The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has formally asked a federal judge to deny NPR’s request for a preliminary injunction and summary judgment, calling the public radio organization’s claims “an over-caffeinated conspiracy theory at sharp odds with the record.” [read more]
As disinformation and social media fatigue reshape America's relationship with news, traditional news radio is experiencing a resurgence. According to a new report, local all-news stations now rank as the nation’s most trusted source for credible information. [read more]
While not offering much for radio broadcasters during the formal proceedings, the FCC’s October Open Meeting underscored a growing philosophical split inside the agency over the scope of its authority and the definition of “public interest” in modern broadcasting. [read more]
Audacy New York’s WCBS 101.1 raised $25,000 for the American Cancer Society through participation in the Making Strides Walk at Jones Beach on Long Island. The station's effort was led by morning host Race Taylor and his group, Team Taylor. [read more]
(Paige Nienaber) In 2025, social media videos are essential for backing up the regular imaging that we run for our promotions. They allow you to have some fun and not necessarily have to stick to the corporate-dictated appointment times and music positioning statements. [read more]
(By Chris Stonick) If your radio station is holding a sales seminar make sure you take pictures. Why are pictures so important? When I hold my station HR recruitment and retention seminars, I have an average RSVP attendance of 60-80%. [read more]
Your broadcast competitors would prefer you not show up to Forecast 2026. They don’t want you to be in the room that plots the future of radio and television. They especially don't want you to be there at the best price - which ends this Friday at 11:50p ET. [read more]
On Halloween night, California's iconic Metal station, KNAC, is coming back from the grave for a new era with Heftel Broadcasting. The identity is replacing Highway Rock across three signals serving more than 40,000 square miles of the Mojave Desert. [read more]
JoAnn Urofsky, General Manager of University of South Florida NPR affiliate WUSF, has announced her retirement after 33 years with the Tampa-based public media organization, closing a 45-year career in radio and public broadcasting. [read more]
Boston-based NPR affiliate WBUR has made three new appointments at Here & Now, the live midday news program airing on 500 NPR member stations nationwide. As part of the change, Indira Lakshmanan will join Scott Tong and Robin Young as co-host. [read more]
José Villafañe's Costa Media continues to renew its Washington, DC, roster, with the launch of En LaMorning, a new AM drive program hosted by Carmen “La Picosa” Fitzgerald, Maria José Rivera, and David (El David) Bermúdez, on Qué Onnda 87.7 (WDCN-LD). [read more]
Don't Miss A Detail - Get RBR+TVBR FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty will have an interim legal advisor managing the wireless, space, international, engineering and technology, and public safety portfolios through the end of January 2026. Why? The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the answer. Get itHERE!
For the first time, Country Radio Seminar is getting three pre-show seminars focused on the next era of radio operations, ranging from music programming and AI innovation to digital strategy and revenue growth, in conjunction with the Radio Vendor Alliance. [read more]
The National Student Media Convention concluded in Denver after four days of workshops, networking, and awards recognizing student excellence in media. 70 sessions led by more than 45 media professionals covering topics for tomorrow's professional broadcasters. [read more]
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