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Judge Says Nielsen 'Coercion' Behind Injunction + Bongino Makes It Official + Last Chance to Nominate Christian Radio's Champions
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Judge Cites Nielsen ‘Coercion’ in Granting Cumulus Injunction, Dan Bongino Confirms On-Air Comeback With Westwood One
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Radio Headlines For Friday 01/09/26

TrumpPresident Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act during an interview on Thursday, calling the legislation “a very big subject” and stating that his administration “will be doing something on that.” [read more]

The Honorable Jeannette A VargasWe now have more understanding of a federal judge's decision to grant Cumulus Media a preliminary injunction against The Nielsen Company in its closely watched antitrust dispute that could prove a watershed moment for the audio measurement and ratings industry. [read more]



Dan Bongino ShowAs Radio Ink reported in December, Conservative media personality Dan Bongino made it official: he will return to radio in early February with Cumulus Media's Westwood One. Bongino was last heard on-air in March before his stint as FBI Deputy Director. [read more]



churchAs Christian radio continues to grow in reach, impact, and influence across both commercial and non-commercial platforms, Radio Ink is proud to announce our first-ever issue focused exclusively on Christian radio, publishing in March, and with it a new list. [read more]

Randy Lane Headshot 2025(Randy Lane) By the first week of the new year, an estimated 20-25% of all people are already wobbling on their resolutions. Many use the words "intentions" and "declarations" to make positive change. So, the real question isn’t why they fail, it’s how we make change stick. [read more]



Radio Ink January 26 SmallThe new year opens with a jolt of momentum, and a Radio Ink packed with the leaders driving radio’s evolution, from Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw’s bold new chapter to the digital sales mavens bringing in one in four industry dollars [read more]

KBOICumulus Media’s NewsTalk KBOI 93.1 and 670AM (KBOI) has partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Charlie Co. for its annual holiday toy drive in Idaho. The 12-day event collected toys, books, bicycles, and monetary donations supporting Toys for Tots across multiple regions. [read more]



Jerry CesakJerry Cesak, remembered by generations of San Diego listeners as half of the beloved Jeff & Jer Showgram, has died. Known early in his career as “Jerry St. James,” Cesak passed away on January 4. Cesak’s radio career began in his home state of Maryland. [read more]



KNCIBonneville International Sacramento has named Joe Maumee as the newest co-host of mornings on New Country 105.1 (KNCI), joining Pat and Cody beginning January 12. The station also confirmed AJ Maguire will take over afternoon duties. [read more]

Sage SmileyAspen Public Radio has announced Sage Smiley as its new host of All Things Considered following the June promotion of Halle Zander to News Director. Smiley most recently worked at KYUK Public Media in Bethel, AK, as newsroom manager and editor. [read more]



audacyAudacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, growing attribution across its digital portfolio in support of the company’s evolving, data-forward strategy, offering visibility into campaign performance across podcasting, connected TV, and display. [read more]
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The sale of a pair of FM radio stations serving a pair of small Kentucky towns, a transaction first shared by RBR+TVBR in mid-September 2025, has closed. The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Get it HERE!

NHPRNew Hampshire Public Radio has entered an exclusive podcast sales partnership with The Podglomerate. The agreement names The Podglomerate as the sales representative for podcasts produced by NHPR, focusing on revenue across the podcast inventory. [read more]



WORG StudioHappy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Zach Harris at WORG in Orangeburg, SC in 1982. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
 
 
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