The Federal Communications Commission has formally closed 2,048 dormant proceedings, the largest single termination in its history, under a new order. It's not tied to "Delete, Delete, Delete," it's simply “good governance,” according to Chairman Brendan Carr. [read more]
Earlier this month, iHeartMedia joined a growing roster of major audio companies now selling inventory through Amazon DSP, including Cox Media Group, Spotify, and SiriusXM, raising a question for broadcasters: when big tech comes calling, is it partner or predator? [read more]
iHeartMedia has announced that Executive Vice President of Finance and Deputy Chief Financial Officer Mike McGuinness will be promoted to Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, taking a set of C-Suite duties off the plate of Richard Bressler. [read more]
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The NAB is keeping pressure on the FCC to relax radio ownership limits under the 2022 Quadrennial Review, with Chief Legal Officer Rick Kaplan warning that caps written for a world of transistors and newspapers threaten the survival of local journalism and service. [read more]
The NAB has announced the 50 finalists for the 2026 NAB Crystal Radio Awards, honoring stations for outstanding community service and local impact. The awards will be presented during the NAB State Leadership Conference in Washington, DC, on March 3, 2026. [read more]
With a dozen working days left on the 2025 Capitol Hill calendar, American Music Fairness Act supporters are renewing their crusade to force AM/FM radio to pay more performance royalties, even if it means denying the public free access to emergency information. [read more]
Urban One has announced robust early results from its debt restructuring plan. 92% of bondholders, representing $450 million in debt, submitted their notes before the December 1 early tender deadline as the company advances a three-part refinancing strategy. [read more]
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The Federal Communications Commission has formally closed 2,048 dormant proceedings, the largest single termination in its history, under a new order. It's not tied to "Delete, Delete, Delete," it's simply “good governance,” according to Chairman Brendan Carr.
Earlier this month, iHeartMedia joined a growing roster of major audio companies now selling inventory through Amazon DSP, including Cox Media Group, Spotify, and SiriusXM, raising a question for broadcasters: when big tech comes calling, is it partner or predator?
iHeartMedia has announced that Executive Vice President of Finance and Deputy Chief Financial Officer Mike McGuinness will be promoted to Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, taking a set of C-Suite duties off the plate of Richard Bressler.
The NAB is keeping pressure on the FCC to relax radio ownership limits under the 2022 Quadrennial Review, with Chief Legal Officer Rick Kaplan warning that caps written for a world of transistors and newspapers threaten the survival of local journalism and service.
The NAB has announced the 50 finalists for the 2026 NAB Crystal Radio Awards, honoring stations for outstanding community service and local impact. The awards will be presented during the NAB State Leadership Conference in Washington, DC, on March 3, 2026.
With a dozen working days left on the 2025 Capitol Hill calendar, American Music Fairness Act supporters are renewing their crusade to force AM/FM radio to pay more performance royalties, even if it means denying the public free access to emergency information.
Urban One has announced robust early results from its debt restructuring plan. 92% of bondholders, representing $450 million in debt, submitted their notes before the December 1 early tender deadline as the company advances a three-part refinancing strategy.
