After 58 years of service to the American public, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Board of Directors has formally voted to dissolve the organization. The decision follows Congress’s decision to rescind all federal funding at the behest of President Trump. [read more]
Beasley Media Group Chief Revenue Officer Tina Murley has exited the company to join Connoisseur Media as SVP, Western Region, and Market Manager for its San Francisco and San Jose markets acquired from Bonneville International and Alpha Media. [read more]
Radio’s generosity keeps growing. As the final week of reporting begins, Radio Ink’s 2025 Season of Giving Tally has hit $29.8 million, officially surpassing last year’s $28.84 million total and setting up a potential late surge toward a new all-time record for holiday giving. [read more]
A growing body of research continues to show that audio delivers levels of attention, engagement, and effectiveness that rival, and in some cases exceed, video, even when audiences believe video is more immersive. Take Game of Thrones, for instance. [read more]
(Mike McVay) Predicting anything is truly guessing, but it’s what we do at this time of year, as it’s a fun way to create debate and open discussion. I’ve seen a few New Year’s Eves in my life, so count me among those who love to share speculation on what’s ahead for the new year. [read more]
(John Shomby) With 2025 in the rearview, I’ve got four fresh - and very doable - wishes for this business as we start sketching out 2026. None of these are fantasy. There are steps we can take if we choose to, and every one of them puts radio back in the larger media conversation. [read more]
Cox Media Group’s 95.5 WSB (WSB-AM/WSBB) helped raise more than $1 million for this year’s Clark’s Christmas Kids campaign, fulfilling Christmas wish lists for 9,327 children in foster care across Georgia through donations and partnerships statewide. [read more]
James River Broadcasting and its DRG Media Group stations helped make the holiday season brighter across South Dakota, leading community giving efforts that supported both healthcare and hunger relief, including $115,318 for the expansion of a local hospital. [read more]
Sarkes Tarzian's ST Radio has launched Bloomington’s first all-sports radio station, 98.7 The Zone (WWZN-AM). The new format, heard on 98.7 FM and 1370 AM, replaces the previous WGCL News/Talk format on the same frequencies. [read more]
Hubbard Radio Seattle’s 98.9 The Bull (KPNW) is starting the new year with a local voice at the mic. The station has launched Tanner and Friends, a new weekday morning show hosted by Pacific Northwest native Tanner Chambers. [read more]
Never Miss Out On A Deal - Get RBR+TVBR There's a revision to the sale of an Indiana FM first agreed to in December 2023, with the seller taking a slight haircut on the deal. The fresh details are in the latest RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail.Get itHERE!
Robert Charles “Bob” Weiss, co-founder of Metroplex Communications and one of the executives who helped shape South Florida’s Y-100 into one of America’s most influential FM stations, passed away peacefully at his home on Christmas Eve at age 91. [read more]
Salem Media Group has announced the launch of The Jake Underwood Show on Cleveland’s The Answer 1420 (WHK-AM). The program, focused on discussions covering politics, culture, faith, sports, and daily life in Northeast Ohio, airs weekdays. [read more]
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After 58 years of service to the American public, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Board of Directors has formally voted to dissolve the organization. The decision follows Congress’s decision to rescind all federal funding at the behest of President Trump.
Beasley Media Group Chief Revenue Officer Tina Murley has exited the company to join Connoisseur Media as SVP, Western Region, and Market Manager for its San Francisco and San Jose markets acquired from Bonneville International and Alpha Media.
Radio’s generosity keeps growing. As the final week of reporting begins, Radio Ink’s 2025 Season of Giving Tally has hit $29.8 million, officially surpassing last year’s $28.84 million total and setting up a potential late surge toward a new all-time record for holiday giving.
A growing body of research continues to show that audio delivers levels of attention, engagement, and effectiveness that rival, and in some cases exceed, video, even when audiences believe video is more immersive. Take Game of Thrones, for instance.
(Mike McVay) Predicting anything is truly guessing, but it’s what we do at this time of year, as it’s a fun way to create debate and open discussion. I’ve seen a few New Year’s Eves in my life, so count me among those who love to share speculation on what’s ahead for the new year.
(John Shomby) With 2025 in the rearview, I’ve got four fresh - and very doable - wishes for this business as we start sketching out 2026. None of these are fantasy. There are steps we can take if we choose to, and every one of them puts radio back in the larger media conversation.
Cox Media Group’s 95.5 WSB (WSB-AM/WSBB) helped raise more than $1 million for this year’s Clark’s Christmas Kids campaign, fulfilling Christmas wish lists for 9,327 children in foster care across Georgia through donations and partnerships statewide.
James River Broadcasting and its DRG Media Group stations helped make the holiday season brighter across South Dakota, leading community giving efforts that supported both healthcare and hunger relief, including $115,318 for the expansion of a local hospital.
Sarkes Tarzian's ST Radio has launched Bloomington’s first all-sports radio station, 98.7 The Zone (WWZN-AM). The new format, heard on 98.7 FM and 1370 AM, replaces the previous WGCL News/Talk format on the same frequencies.
Hubbard Radio Seattle’s 98.9 The Bull (KPNW) is starting the new year with a local voice at the mic. The station has launched Tanner and Friends, a new weekday morning show hosted by Pacific Northwest native Tanner Chambers.
Robert Charles “Bob” Weiss, co-founder of Metroplex Communications and one of the executives who helped shape South Florida’s Y-100 into one of America’s most influential FM stations, passed away peacefully at his home on Christmas Eve at age 91.
Salem Media Group has announced the launch of The Jake Underwood Show on Cleveland’s The Answer 1420 (WHK-AM). The program, focused on discussions covering politics, culture, faith, sports, and daily life in Northeast Ohio, airs weekdays.
