When cell networks went dark for weeks during recent disasters, radio stations kept broadcasting emergency alerts throughout. That track record now anchors the NAB's response to portions of a major FCC proposal, which it says could undermine EAS reliability. [read more]
iHeartMedia has named Tommy Castor Market President for Salt Lake City. The role had been open since Castor's predecessor, Joyce Wirthlin, left iHeart amid a round of layoffs and resurfaced across the street as Market Manager for Cumulus Media SLC. [read more]
A promise to pay within a week turned into another broken deadline, and now a Montana FM has lost its license entirely. The FCC has revoked KBOQ in Lima, MT, after owner Southwest Montana Media failed to settle more than $6,700 in delinquent regulatory fees. [read more]
Salem Media's first leadership moves since going private are landing in finance. The company has promoted Autumn Marcus to Senior Vice President, Finance and Strategic Planning, and Monica Montijo to Senior Vice President, Controller and Accounting. [read more]
When a major event happens, people turn to a trusted source to be told by the people they trust what it is that happened. When we don’t satisfy that need, we risk losing our audience. [read more]
(John Shomby) Much has been said about Dolly Parton this past week. I was fortunate enough to spend a little time with her twice in my lifetime, and when I heard about her passing, I felt the same as so many others. It felt as if we had lost a friend. Think about that. [read more]
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has opened applications for its fourth annual Behind The Mic Mentorship program, which will give one female on-air talent a year of one-on-one industry mentorship and a trip to NAB Show 2027 in Las Vegas next April. [read more]
A new sales leader with agency-side experience is joining Skyview Networks. The company has named Liz Stillman Vice President of Sales, tasking her with growing network audio sales and building new agency and advertiser relationships across its affiliate platform. [read more]
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In recognition of September as National Suicide Prevention Month, Audacy's annual I'm Listening mental health broadcast returns for the tenth year across the company's radio stations and digital platforms with special programming from September 8 to 13. [read more]
The Country Music Association has released its 2026 Broadcast Awards finalists, honoring on-air personalities and radio stations across the US and Canada, with winners to be announced ahead of the CMA Awards Pre-Telecast Ceremony next month. [read more]
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When cell networks went dark for weeks during recent disasters, radio stations kept broadcasting emergency alerts throughout. That track record now anchors the NAB's response to portions of a major FCC proposal, which it says could undermine EAS reliability.
iHeartMedia has named Tommy Castor Market President for Salt Lake City. The role had been open since Castor's predecessor, Joyce Wirthlin, left iHeart amid a round of layoffs and resurfaced across the street as Market Manager for Cumulus Media SLC.
A promise to pay within a week turned into another broken deadline, and now a Montana FM has lost its license entirely. The FCC has revoked KBOQ in Lima, MT, after owner Southwest Montana Media failed to settle more than $6,700 in delinquent regulatory fees.
Salem Media's first leadership moves since going private are landing in finance. The company has promoted Autumn Marcus to Senior Vice President, Finance and Strategic Planning, and Monica Montijo to Senior Vice President, Controller and Accounting.
When a major event happens, people turn to a trusted source to be told by the people they trust what it is that happened. When we don’t satisfy that need, we risk losing our audience.
(John Shomby) Much has been said about Dolly Parton this past week. I was fortunate enough to spend a little time with her twice in my lifetime, and when I heard about her passing, I felt the same as so many others. It felt as if we had lost a friend. Think about that.
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has opened applications for its fourth annual Behind The Mic Mentorship program, which will give one female on-air talent a year of one-on-one industry mentorship and a trip to NAB Show 2027 in Las Vegas next April.
A new sales leader with agency-side experience is joining Skyview Networks. The company has named Liz Stillman Vice President of Sales, tasking her with growing network audio sales and building new agency and advertiser relationships across its affiliate platform.
In recognition of September as National Suicide Prevention Month, Audacy's annual I'm Listening mental health broadcast returns for the tenth year across the company's radio stations and digital platforms with special programming from September 8 to 13.
The Country Music Association has released its 2026 Broadcast Awards finalists, honoring on-air personalities and radio stations across the US and Canada, with winners to be announced ahead of the CMA Awards Pre-Telecast Ceremony next month.
