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No Shadows,‌ Just Savings: Forecast 2027 Awaits + LMA Architect Steve Hicks Remembered + NYSBA Leadership Change Ahead
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Forecast 2027: No Shadows, No Surprises – Just the Best Rate, New FCC Economist Could Influence Future of Radio Ownership
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Radio Headlines For Thursday 01/08/26

Brendan CarrLess than a month after defending his record before the Senate, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is heading back to Capitol Hill. Carr will appear before the House Energy and Commerce Committee for another round of oversight next week. [read more]

GroundhogPunxsutawney Phil has been making predictions since 1887, and his accuracy rate hovers around 40%. Let's be honest: you can do better. Before America's original forecaster climbs out of his burrow, make your own forecast - one that actually pays off - at the best price. [read more]



Jonathan WilliamsAs the agency prepares to debate its long-delayed 2022 Quadrennial Review on radio and television ownership rules, the Federal Communications Commission has appointed University of North Carolina Professor Dr. Jonathan Williams as its new Chief Economist. [read more]



Steve HicksSteve Hicks, a transformative figure in modern radio and one of the architects behind the industry’s consolidation era, has died at 76. From Capstar Broadcasting Partners to early digital ventures, Hicks helped shape radio's late 20th-century evolution. [read more]

Heather Bermudez(Charese Fruge) From the fast-paced newsroom of 1010 WINS to the energy of morning radio, Heather Bermudez’s career has been fueled by momentum and purpose. Fresh out of college in 2018, she landed a part-time role as a News Production Assistant at WINS. [read more]



Radio Ink January 26 SmallThe new year opens with a jolt of momentum, and a Radio Ink packed with the leaders driving radio’s evolution, from Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw’s bold new chapter to the digital sales mavens bringing in one in four industry dollars [read more]

Radha SubramanyamRadha Subramanyam, who built iHeartMedia’s data and analytics division and went on to become one of television’s most respected research and audience measurement executives at CBS, has died at 55 following a battle with cancer. [read more]



Kathleen KirbyAfter more than three decades as Chair of The Media Institute’s Board of Trustees, Richard Wiley will step down at January's end. As his successor, the Board has selected media attorney Kathleen Kirby as Wiley assumes the title of Chairman Emeritus. [read more]



The Bull 98.7Connoisseur Media’s 98.7 The Bull (KUPL) has announced the launch of a new locally based morning show in Portland. The program premieres January 20 and features Jeff Ramsey, Jake Byron, and Mallory Santic as the on-air hosts. [read more]

churchAs Christian radio continues to grow in reach, impact, and influence across both commercial and non-commercial platforms, Radio Ink is proud to announce our first-ever issue focused exclusively on Christian radio, publishing in March, and with it a new list. [read more]



Big Ten LogoCompass Media Networks is tipping off its 18th season of men’s college basketball coverage, featuring 20 nationally ranked matchups and exclusive rights to every round of the 2026 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament from Chicago’s United Center. [read more]
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Brian SeeleyBroadcast Supply Worldwide Founder Tim Schwieger is retiring after 44 years, transferring ownership of the company to President and CEO Bryan Seeley. The transition marks the completion of a long-planned leadership handoff that began early last year. [read more]



DAX USDAX US has partnered with DISQO to integrate brand lift measurement across all podcast and streaming campaigns for the digital audio advertising exchange owned by UK radio and media giant Global, offering real-time reporting on brand lift and tracking listener actions. [read more]
 
 
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