As the radio industry looks to expand digital offerings, diversify revenue, and compete in a volatile advertising environment, a new report finds that many sales departments are feeling the strain between leadership optimism and frontline realities. [read more]
A particularly pleased Chairman Brendan Carr presided over his first FCC Open Meeting with a working Republican majority on Thursday, as Commissioner Olivia Trusty officially took her seat, restoring a quorum and giving his deregulatory agenda the go-ahead. [read more]
President Trump's $9.4 billion rescissions package is facing heavy Senate resistance, not over public media cuts, but foreign aid. GOP pushback on global health and humanitarian funding could ultimately preserve the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s federal support. [read more]
While digital media fragments attention, radio promotions and events are proving to be one of the most effective ways for brands and broadcasters alike to forge lasting connections with audiences and deliver measurable business results. [read more]
(Randy Lane) Let’s face it: your audience is in a big hurry. They’ve got short attention spans and a million options. If you’re not interesting, they’re gone. Think of attention as currency. Your job is to grab it - and keep it. Here's how you win the game: [read more]
(Buzz Knight) You may have heard the inspiring, and somewhat threatening, rallying cry of “Differentiate or Die!” In the competitive landscape of radio broadcasting, brands must continuously seek a competitive advantage to thrive. [read more]
Magic Broadcasting has officially exited the radio business following the sale of Real Talk 93.3 (WVFT) in Tallahassee. The move comes on the heels of an earlier transaction this week in which JVC Broadcasting acquired Magic’s entire four-station cluster in Panama City. [read more]
San Francisco's KQED is bracing for a new round of layoffs as the public media outlet aims to address a projected $12 million budget deficit. The move, preceded by a voluntary buyout offer, was announced in a June 4 email to staff from CEO Michael Isip. [read more]
Nebraska Athletics has a new radio partner in the Cornhusker State's largest city. Walnut Media's Boomer Radio (KOBM-AM) in Omaha is the newest affiliate of the Huskers Radio Network, airing football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and the program Sports Nightly. [read more]
Christian broadcaster 104.9 The River (WCVO) in Columbus has expanded its morning show team with the addition of producer Mike Basko. He joins The River Morning Show, alongside hosts Josh Hooper and Hannah Bauchmoyer. [read more]
Compass Media Networks will return this fall with its 17th season of college football coverage, featuring live radio broadcasts for top matchups across the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC with play-by-play from Gregg Daniels and Bill Rosinski. [read more]
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SiriusXM is set to launch its first channel dedicated solely to professional wrestling, starting July 1. Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 will offer continuous coverage of global professional wrestling news, events, and commentary, building on the success of Busted Open, [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features the WABB "Denimachine," which cruised the streets of Mobile, AL in the early '80s. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
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As the radio industry looks to expand digital offerings, diversify revenue, and compete in a volatile advertising environment, a new report finds that many sales departments are feeling the strain between leadership optimism and frontline realities.
A particularly pleased Chairman Brendan Carr presided over his first FCC Open Meeting with a working Republican majority on Thursday, as Commissioner Olivia Trusty officially took her seat, restoring a quorum and giving his deregulatory agenda the go-ahead.
President Trump's $9.4 billion rescissions package is facing heavy Senate resistance, not over public media cuts, but foreign aid. GOP pushback on global health and humanitarian funding could ultimately preserve the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s federal support.
While digital media fragments attention, radio promotions and events are proving to be one of the most effective ways for brands and broadcasters alike to forge lasting connections with audiences and deliver measurable business results.
(Randy Lane) Let’s face it: your audience is in a big hurry. They’ve got short attention spans and a million options. If you’re not interesting, they’re gone. Think of attention as currency. Your job is to grab it - and keep it. Here's how you win the game:
(Buzz Knight) You may have heard the inspiring, and somewhat threatening, rallying cry of “Differentiate or Die!” In the competitive landscape of radio broadcasting, brands must continuously seek a competitive advantage to thrive.
Magic Broadcasting has officially exited the radio business following the sale of Real Talk 93.3 (WVFT) in Tallahassee. The move comes on the heels of an earlier transaction this week in which JVC Broadcasting acquired Magic’s entire four-station cluster in Panama City.
San Francisco's KQED is bracing for a new round of layoffs as the public media outlet aims to address a projected $12 million budget deficit. The move, preceded by a voluntary buyout offer, was announced in a June 4 email to staff from CEO Michael Isip.
Nebraska Athletics has a new radio partner in the Cornhusker State's largest city. Walnut Media's Boomer Radio (KOBM-AM) in Omaha is the newest affiliate of the Huskers Radio Network, airing football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and the program Sports Nightly.
Christian broadcaster 104.9 The River (WCVO) in Columbus has expanded its morning show team with the addition of producer Mike Basko. He joins The River Morning Show, alongside hosts Josh Hooper and Hannah Bauchmoyer.
Compass Media Networks will return this fall with its 17th season of college football coverage, featuring live radio broadcasts for top matchups across the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC with play-by-play from Gregg Daniels and Bill Rosinski.
SiriusXM is set to launch its first channel dedicated solely to professional wrestling, starting July 1. Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 will offer continuous coverage of global professional wrestling news, events, and commentary, building on the success of Busted Open,
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features the WABB "Denimachine," which cruised the streets of Mobile, AL in the early '80s. Send your Blast From The Past to our 
