A coalition of 16 public officials from Kentucky is the latest to call for Capitol Hill to advance the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. The group, which includes mayors, first responders, and lawmakers, agrees public safety should not be compromised for convenience. [read more]
NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt and Chief Legal Officer Rick Kaplan held their first high-level policy discussion with newly-minted FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty earlier this week, wasting no time in pressing for long-awaited reform to broadcast ownership rules. [read more]
In response to the devastating flooding across Texas Hill Country, the Broadcasters Foundation of America is calling on industry professionals to spread the word to those who may be eligible for relief but are unaware that assistance is available. [read more]
It's not just talk: Red Apple Media owner John Catsimatidis says the company is actively scouting additional radio station acquisitions in the Northeast - and beyond - as part of a broader effort to expand the brand and become a national talk radio voice. [read more]
(Jeff McHugh) A surprising fact from ratings data: The percentage of your station’s afternoon/evening audience that has never listened to your morning programming is high. Why? One major reason is you haven’t created enough awareness for the show outside mornings. [read more]
(By Buzz Knight) As I have wonderful opportunities talking to so many talented people for my Takin' A Walk podcast, I often think about and discuss with them the traits that allow them to find the path to success. [read more]
Dan Endom is joining Townsquare Media as Regional Market President for Lubbock and Amarillo, starting August 4. Dan spent the last 14 years in Nashville, 13 of those as Regional President for iHeartMedia, overseeing more than 15 markets. [read more]
Journalists at New York City's 1010 WINS under the Writers Guild of America East are calling on Audacy management to address staff safety protocols and AI protections in a new bargaining agreement made as part of ongoing contract negotiations. [read more]
Two distinguished figures in agricultural media will be honored this fall as the newest inductees into the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Hall of Fame, including one man who has spent 50 years delivering ag news across the Midwest on radio. [read more]
The New York State Broadcasters Association has announced the 2025 class of inductees for the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame, recognizing six broadcasters who have significantly shaped local media across the Empire State. [read more]
Buffalo radio personality John "J.P." Piccillo is bringing Breakfast With the Beatles back to Radio One Buffalo's BIG WECK. Beginning July 26, Piccillo returns for the Saturday morning show after a year-long hiatus to care for his mother. [read more]
Don't Miss A Detail - Get RBR+TVBR The deal-making continues for brokers, and Clifton Gardiner has successfully engineered the sale of a Lone Star State FM translator to Robert Lee's QXZ Mediaworks.The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. SubscribeHERE!
Bruce Logan is returning to Audacy Houston as Vice President of Programming and Operations, resuming the role he previously held before departing for Hubbard Radio in West Palm Beach. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast From The Past comes from Carthage Broadcasting President Ron Petersen, Sr., and the archives of Missouri's KDMO-AM, who were on hand to capture a poignant moment for former President Harry Truman. [read more]
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