What was billed as a hearing centered around fairness was anything but, as the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee’s hearing on the American Music Fairness Act gave supporters free rein while repeatedly silencing broadcasters trying to explain the industry’s realities. [read more]
Following a high-profile hijacking incident at ESPN Houston 97.5 (KFNC), Barix is addressing nearly a decade of cyberattacks linked to its unsecured IP audio devices that have prompted a formal warning from the FCC’s Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau. [read more]
The US Supreme Court appears ready to uphold President Donald Trump’s removal of Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter, a move that could redefine executive power over the FCC and outspoken Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez. [read more]
Audacy Portland’s 99.5 The Wolf (KWJJ) has helped pay off $2.17 million in qualifying medical debt during the 6th annual Nick and Kristen’s Medical Debt Payoff. Donations supported Pacific Northwest residents in partnership with national non-profit Undue Medical Debt. [read more]
(Paige Nienaber) The week after Christmas is a Stephen Kingish Dead Zone for radio. Nothing but awful, generic auto posts and voice-tracked breaks from two weeks before. As we cruise towards the end of the year, we are looking for ANY and all things that we can sell to pad the ledger. [read more]
(Chris Stonick) I have one seller I work with who I have nicknamed... ANNUALMAN! Now Marvel may never pick up on this, but this seller is a superhero! He sells more annuals than anyone that I work with. And how? [read more]
IBX Media has raised $105,305 during its two-day Operation Santa Claus radiothon supporting the Salvation Army in Greenville and Morehead City. The event collected money, toys, and winter coats for families needing assistance this season. [read more]
The Media Institute has elected Beasley Media Group Chief Communications Officer Heidi Raphael and Wiley Rein LLP Partner Kathleen Kirby to its Board of Trustees. Both bring decades of experience in broadcasting and public advocacy to the organization’s leadership. [read more]
Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman whose investments helped engineer one of the most significant turning points in radio consolidation, died Saturday at age 79. He is also remembered for his well-known tenure as owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars. [read more]
Jules Dygert is joining Christian broadcaster Pillar Media as Senior Marketing Specialist for its Denver stations. Dygert previously held a sales position with Salem Media Group, where she built partnerships with businesses, ministries, and nonprofits across radio and digital. [read more]
After a 35-year run with the station, iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s NewsTalk 1130 WISN morning host Jay Weber will conclude his daily role on The Jay Weber Show later this month, while he transitions to a new audio chapter with the company. [read more]
Never Miss Out On A Deal - Get RBR+TVBR House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries confirmed the launch of a new Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy that will convene throughout 2026. With digital and social growth pertinent to radio, the full story could bring new riches to the industry.The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Get itHERE!
Starting in January, public media network PRX has announced two new national distribution partnerships, expanding its public radio lineup with Health Wanted from WABE in Atlanta and Click Here from Recorded Future News. [read more]
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has added episodes of the Buzz Knight Media Productions podcast Music Saved Me to its official library and archives. The inclusion follows the Rock Hall’s previous addition of Knight’s Takin A Walk podcast. [read more]
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What was billed as a hearing centered around fairness was anything but, as the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee’s hearing on the American Music Fairness Act gave supporters free rein while repeatedly silencing broadcasters trying to explain the industry’s realities.
Following a high-profile hijacking incident at ESPN Houston 97.5 (KFNC), Barix is addressing nearly a decade of cyberattacks linked to its unsecured IP audio devices that have prompted a formal warning from the FCC’s Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau.
The US Supreme Court appears ready to uphold President Donald Trump’s removal of Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter, a move that could redefine executive power over the FCC and outspoken Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez.
Audacy Portland’s 99.5 The Wolf (KWJJ) has helped pay off $2.17 million in qualifying medical debt during the 6th annual Nick and Kristen’s Medical Debt Payoff. Donations supported Pacific Northwest residents in partnership with national non-profit Undue Medical Debt.
(Paige Nienaber) The week after Christmas is a Stephen Kingish Dead Zone for radio. Nothing but awful, generic auto posts and voice-tracked breaks from two weeks before. As we cruise towards the end of the year, we are looking for ANY and all things that we can sell to pad the ledger.
(Chris Stonick) I have one seller I work with who I have nicknamed... ANNUALMAN! Now Marvel may never pick up on this, but this seller is a superhero! He sells more annuals than anyone that I work with. And how?
IBX Media has raised $105,305 during its two-day Operation Santa Claus radiothon supporting the Salvation Army in Greenville and Morehead City. The event collected money, toys, and winter coats for families needing assistance this season.
The Media Institute has elected Beasley Media Group Chief Communications Officer Heidi Raphael and Wiley Rein LLP Partner Kathleen Kirby to its Board of Trustees. Both bring decades of experience in broadcasting and public advocacy to the organization’s leadership.
Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman whose investments helped engineer one of the most significant turning points in radio consolidation, died Saturday at age 79. He is also remembered for his well-known tenure as owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars.
Jules Dygert is joining Christian broadcaster Pillar Media as Senior Marketing Specialist for its Denver stations. Dygert previously held a sales position with Salem Media Group, where she built partnerships with businesses, ministries, and nonprofits across radio and digital.
After a 35-year run with the station, iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s NewsTalk 1130 WISN morning host Jay Weber will conclude his daily role on The Jay Weber Show later this month, while he transitions to a new audio chapter with the company.
Starting in January, public media network PRX has announced two new national distribution partnerships, expanding its public radio lineup with Health Wanted from WABE in Atlanta and Click Here from Recorded Future News.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has added episodes of the Buzz Knight Media Productions podcast Music Saved Me to its official library and archives. The inclusion follows the Rock Hall’s previous addition of Knight’s Takin A Walk podcast.
