Urban One could soon join the list of broadcasters turning to reverse stock splits to stay in compliance with listing rules. After receiving strong shareholder approval, the company’s board now has the authority to consolidate shares if market conditions require. [read more]
Today marks the Broadcasters Foundation of America's Giving Day - a rallying call for the broadcast community to aid radio and TV professionals, past and present, facing severe financial hardship due to illness, natural disasters, or unforeseen personal crises. [read more]
Olivia Trusty has formally begun her tenure at the Federal Communications Commission, taking the oath of office on Monday to become the agency’s newest Commissioner. The swearing-in was shared on social media by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. [read more]
As US auto sales rebound and dealer competition intensifies, Nielsen’s latest Scarborough research offers a sobering finding: brand awareness remains a major blind spot. For radio, this disconnect represents not a weakness but an enormous opportunity. [read more]
(Mike McVay) The Alliance for Women in Media wrapped the 50th Anniversary of The Gracie Awards last week with its annual Luncheon in New York, acknowledging individuals who create content For Women, By Women, or About Women. [read more]
(John Shomby) Every Saturday morning, like clockwork, I make my weekly trek to our local Trader Joe’s. I have insisted on doing some of our family shopping there, personally, since my first experience a few years back. If you’ve been to a TJ’s, you can relate. [read more]
The estate of one of radio's most recognizable voices is suing Paramount Global over alleged unauthorized use of a 2008 broadcast in the season finale of its hit streaming series Landman, which they say turned Paul Harvey into, "an unwitting shill for big oil.” [read more]
Think that Gen Z doesn't want to work? Radio Ink is sounding the alarm: it’s time to wake up to the realities of recruiting and retaining Gen Z in radio sales at our next free Radio Masters Sales Series webinar: Catching Zs: Wake Up to a New Generation of Radio Sellers. [read more]
As global capital plays a growing role in domestic broadcast media ownership, the FCC has officially opened the public comment window on its proposed foreign ownership rules for US broadcasters, which are currently applied and reviewed on a case-by-case basis. [read more]
Cumulus Media has named Megan Carter as the new afternoon host for Buffalo's 97 Rock (WGRF). Carter brings extensive on-air experience across Western New York, having previously held roles at Townsquare Media Buffalo's WYRK and multiple Rochester stations. [read more]
After two years away from the mic, Ramona DeBreaux is back on the air in Atlanta at Cox Media Group's KISS 104.1 (WALR). DeBreaux is best known in the market for her 12-year run as midday host at Audacy Atlanta's V-103 (WVEE). [read more]
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iHeartMedia is taking top performers in its podcast lineup multilingual. The company has begun releasing translated versions of several of its most popular shows, making them accessible to new audiences in multiple languages across major podcast platforms. [read more]
The Home Depot made a strong move this week, climbing from fifth to second place in this week’s Spot Ten Radio rankings. The home improvement retailer ramps up its summer ad activity as the peak DIY season remains in full swing with Independence Day coming. [read more]
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Urban One could soon join the list of broadcasters turning to reverse stock splits to stay in compliance with listing rules. After receiving strong shareholder approval, the company’s board now has the authority to consolidate shares if market conditions require.
Today marks the Broadcasters Foundation of America's Giving Day - a rallying call for the broadcast community to aid radio and TV professionals, past and present, facing severe financial hardship due to illness, natural disasters, or unforeseen personal crises.
Olivia Trusty has formally begun her tenure at the Federal Communications Commission, taking the oath of office on Monday to become the agency’s newest Commissioner. The swearing-in was shared on social media by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
As US auto sales rebound and dealer competition intensifies, Nielsen’s latest Scarborough research offers a sobering finding: brand awareness remains a major blind spot. For radio, this disconnect represents not a weakness but an enormous opportunity.
(Mike McVay) The Alliance for Women in Media wrapped the 50th Anniversary of The Gracie Awards last week with its annual Luncheon in New York, acknowledging individuals who create content For Women, By Women, or About Women. 
(John Shomby) Every Saturday morning, like clockwork, I make my weekly trek to our local Trader Joe’s. I have insisted on doing some of our family shopping there, personally, since my first experience a few years back. If you’ve been to a TJ’s, you can relate.
The estate of one of radio's most recognizable voices is suing Paramount Global over alleged unauthorized use of a 2008 broadcast in the season finale of its hit streaming series Landman, which they say turned Paul Harvey into, "an unwitting shill for big oil.”
Think that Gen Z doesn't want to work? Radio Ink is sounding the alarm: it’s time to wake up to the realities of recruiting and retaining Gen Z in radio sales at our next free Radio Masters Sales Series webinar: Catching Zs: Wake Up to a New Generation of Radio Sellers.
As global capital plays a growing role in domestic broadcast media ownership, the FCC has officially opened the public comment window on its proposed foreign ownership rules for US broadcasters, which are currently applied and reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Cumulus Media has named Megan Carter as the new afternoon host for Buffalo's 97 Rock (WGRF). Carter brings extensive on-air experience across Western New York, having previously held roles at Townsquare Media Buffalo's WYRK and multiple Rochester stations.
After two years away from the mic, Ramona DeBreaux is back on the air in Atlanta at Cox Media Group's KISS 104.1 (WALR). DeBreaux is best known in the market for her 12-year run as midday host at Audacy Atlanta's V-103 (WVEE).
iHeartMedia is taking top performers in its podcast lineup multilingual. The company has begun releasing translated versions of several of its most popular shows, making them accessible to new audiences in multiple languages across major podcast platforms.
The Home Depot made a strong move this week, climbing from fifth to second place in this week’s Spot Ten Radio rankings. The home improvement retailer ramps up its summer ad activity as the peak DIY season remains in full swing with Independence Day coming.
