In a pointed new filing with the FCC, the National Association of Broadcasters accused the musicFIRST Coalition and Future of Music Coalition of engaging in “copy-paste advocacy” and “rent-seeking” to block deregulation for local radio operators. [read more]
A federal judge has temporarily blocked an effort by former President Donald Trump to remove three members of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s board, marking another legal victory for the CPB in its ongoing fight with the Trump administration. [read more]
A coalition of national organizations representing minority communities has formally called on the FCC to update its broadcast ownership rules, warning that outdated regulations could jeopardize the future of local radio against unregulated threats from Big Tech. [read more]
On Monday, Radio Ink will unveil the Most Influential Women in Radio for 2025. Now, get a first look at the lessons they've learned on the power of risk-taking, the importance of resilience, the staying true to your own voice. [read more]
(By Paige Nienaber) I’m writing this on a sunny Saturday in Minnesota where the temp is going to top out at 64, but with a promise of 80 (and tornadoes) on Monday. Summer heat is a promotional op. Get ready now to make the most of it. Get loud, get wet, and get very visible. [read more]
(By Chris Stonick) S.O.P. stands for Standard Operating Procedure. When you have a plan that you know works, it’s pretty simple: follow it. It’s something that I used to be great at. And it’s something I need to be great at again... [read more]
Renew Group Private Ltd. has fully divested its stake in Cumulus Media, exiting just as the broadcaster prepares to leave the Nasdaq Global Market exchange. This comes one year and two months after Renew was poised for a hostile takeover of Cumulus. [read more]
Nueva Network has announced the launch of Nueva.News, a digital news platform designed to provide media coverage tailored to US Latino audiences. The Spanish-language site covers politics, weather, economics, health, entertainment, and sports in real-time. [read more]
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has partnered with Hallmark Media to introduce the Make Her Mark Student Scholarship. The inaugural recipient will be announced during the 50th Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 18. [read more]
Arizona Lotus Corp. has flipped its Spanish Adult Contemporary broadcast on 93.3 FM in Tucson to the Classic Country formatted HANK FM (KLPX-HD3). The format is already on the air in other Lotus markets, including Seattle, Reno, Boise, and Las Vegas. [read more]
As it closes the curtain on City Lights with Lois Reitzes, Atlanta NPR affiliate WABE 90.1 is preparing to launch a successor program carrying forward the station’s - and Reitzes' - mission of spotlighting Atlanta’s vibrant creative culture following her retirement. [read more]
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Joshua Fleming is back on the airwaves in Hawaii as both a host and manager at HHawaii Media. Fleming, known on-air as Shwah, is now handling mornings at Island Radio 98.9 (KITH), the Hawaiian Hits and Reggae Roots station serving Kauai. [read more]
SiriusXM is expanding its partnership with Kelly Ripa, bringing her podcast, Let’s Talk Off Camera, to satellite radio with a new live call-in format. Ripa will begin airing exclusive bi-weekly live episodes on the platform's Radio Andy channel starting May 6. [read more]
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In a pointed new filing with the FCC, the National Association of Broadcasters accused the musicFIRST Coalition and Future of Music Coalition of engaging in “copy-paste advocacy” and “rent-seeking” to block deregulation for local radio operators.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked an effort by former President Donald Trump to remove three members of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s board, marking another legal victory for the CPB in its ongoing fight with the Trump administration.
A coalition of national organizations representing minority communities has formally called on the FCC to update its broadcast ownership rules, warning that outdated regulations could jeopardize the future of local radio against unregulated threats from Big Tech.
On Monday, Radio Ink will unveil the Most Influential Women in Radio for 2025. Now, get a first look at the lessons they've learned on the power of risk-taking, the importance of resilience, the staying true to your own voice.
(By Paige Nienaber) I’m writing this on a sunny Saturday in Minnesota where the temp is going to top out at 64, but with a promise of 80 (and tornadoes) on Monday. Summer heat is a promotional op. Get ready now to make the most of it. Get loud, get wet, and get very visible.
(By Chris Stonick) S.O.P. stands for Standard Operating Procedure. When you have a plan that you know works, it’s pretty simple: follow it. It’s something that I used to be great at. And it’s something I need to be great at again...
Renew Group Private Ltd. has fully divested its stake in Cumulus Media, exiting just as the broadcaster prepares to leave the Nasdaq Global Market exchange. This comes one year and two months after Renew was poised for a hostile takeover of Cumulus.
Nueva Network has announced the launch of Nueva.News, a digital news platform designed to provide media coverage tailored to US Latino audiences. The Spanish-language site covers politics, weather, economics, health, entertainment, and sports in real-time.
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has partnered with Hallmark Media to introduce the Make Her Mark Student Scholarship. The inaugural recipient will be announced during the 50th Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 18.
Arizona Lotus Corp. has flipped its Spanish Adult Contemporary broadcast on 93.3 FM in Tucson to the Classic Country formatted HANK FM (KLPX-HD3). The format is already on the air in other Lotus markets, including Seattle, Reno, Boise, and Las Vegas.
As it closes the curtain on City Lights with Lois Reitzes, Atlanta NPR affiliate WABE 90.1 is preparing to launch a successor program carrying forward the station’s - and Reitzes' - mission of spotlighting Atlanta’s vibrant creative culture following her retirement.
Joshua Fleming is back on the airwaves in Hawaii as both a host and manager at HHawaii Media. Fleming, known on-air as Shwah, is now handling mornings at Island Radio 98.9 (KITH), the Hawaiian Hits and Reggae Roots station serving Kauai.
SiriusXM is expanding its partnership with Kelly Ripa, bringing her podcast, Let’s Talk Off Camera, to satellite radio with a new live call-in format. Ripa will begin airing exclusive bi-weekly live episodes on the platform's Radio Andy channel starting May 6.
