Will the FCC's ongoing equal time enforcement controversy spill over into talk radio? That was a pressing question at February's Open Meeting, where Chairman Brendan Carr and Commissioner Anna Gomez offered starkly different views on the agency's rule application. [read more]
With the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act tantalizingly close to a floor vote, the National Association of Broadcasters has debuted a new angle for its "Depend on AM" PSA campaign: state-specific radio spots that thank legislators by name for their support. [read more]
The National Religious Broadcasters used day one of its 2026 Convention in Nashville to reinforce radio’s policy priorities, leadership pipeline, and long-term role in faith-based media, with resolutions, elections, and industry recognitions for Christian broadcasters. [read more]
Saga Communications’ Jonesboro Media Group has again raised hundreds of thousands of dollars during its annual Have-A-Heart Wishathon, generating enough funding to grant more than 50 wishes for children facing critical illness through Make-A-Wish Mid-South. The one-day fundraiser was held across Saga’s six stations in the market and Gray Television’s KAIT-TV. The event featured stories […] [read more]
(Charese Frugé) “I was born and raised in LA and grew up listening to LA radio,” says Letty B. “I was obsessed with it.” That obsession turned into a calling in a single moment: as a high schooler in Los Angeles, Letty won Backstreet Boys tickets on KIIS-FM with JoJo on the air. [read more]
(Chris Stonick) In the past few months of economic question marks, I've been sharing the valuable lessons I've learned from recruiting in a recession. Another big one? To get past my own beliefs of what actually happens in a recession. Here’s what I thought: [read more]
Backed with fresh data on radio's audience success, the RAB and its Board of Directors are giving an update on the state of its One Voice for Radio series with a free live webinar on March 4 to push the benefits of unified industry action with advertisers and communities. [read more]
As agricultural-focused broadcasters prepare for another year of fast-moving agricultural policy debates in Congress and the US Department of Agriculture, the National Association of Farm Broadcasting has opened registration for its 2026 Washington Watch event. [read more]
Hope Media Group has promoted Rob Anthony to Assistant Program Director for Worship 24/7 as the Christian radio network prepares to complete its operational integration. HMG announced its acquisition of Worship 24/7 in June after initially partnering in 2023. [read more]
Central Coast Public Radio has named Chris McBride General Manager, succeeding Frank Lanzone, who has led the San Luis Obispo-based station since 1980. McBride joined KCBX in 2023 as Development Director and later added the role of Assistant General Manager. [read more]
Radio Ink is hiring a part-time, fully remote Editorial Assistant to support daily digital coverage and assist with production of its monthly print magazine. This is a fast-paced newsroom role serving radio executives and sales professionals nationwide. [read more]
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106.7 The Bull (KWBL) midday host Denise Plante will be the latest radio name to serve as a guest announcer at the Grand Ole Opry in celebration of its 100th anniversary. The iHeartMedia Denver talent will grace the stage in Nashville on February 21. [read more]
As YouTube continues its run as the leading podcast platform, Apple Podcasts will introduce advanced video podcast capabilities this spring, expanding beyond audio into HLS-powered streaming that allows creators to distribute, monetize, and dynamically insert video ads. [read more]
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Will the FCC's ongoing equal time enforcement controversy spill over into talk radio? That was a pressing question at February's Open Meeting, where Chairman Brendan Carr and Commissioner Anna Gomez offered starkly different views on the agency's rule application.
With the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act tantalizingly close to a floor vote, the National Association of Broadcasters has debuted a new angle for its "Depend on AM" PSA campaign: state-specific radio spots that thank legislators by name for their support.
The National Religious Broadcasters used day one of its 2026 Convention in Nashville to reinforce radio’s policy priorities, leadership pipeline, and long-term role in faith-based media, with resolutions, elections, and industry recognitions for Christian broadcasters.
Saga Communications’ Jonesboro Media Group has again raised hundreds of thousands of dollars during its annual Have-A-Heart Wishathon, generating enough funding to grant more than 50 wishes for children facing critical illness through Make-A-Wish Mid-South. The one-day fundraiser was held across Saga’s six stations in the market and Gray Television’s KAIT-TV. The event featured stories […]
(Charese Frugé) “I was born and raised in LA and grew up listening to LA radio,” says Letty B. “I was obsessed with it.” That obsession turned into a calling in a single moment: as a high schooler in Los Angeles, Letty won Backstreet Boys tickets on KIIS-FM with JoJo on the air.
(Chris Stonick) In the past few months of economic question marks, I've been sharing the valuable lessons I've learned from recruiting in a recession. Another big one? To get past my own beliefs of what actually happens in a recession. Here’s what I thought:
Backed with fresh data on radio's audience success, the RAB and its Board of Directors are giving an update on the state of its One Voice for Radio series with a free live webinar on March 4 to push the benefits of unified industry action with advertisers and communities.
As agricultural-focused broadcasters prepare for another year of fast-moving agricultural policy debates in Congress and the US Department of Agriculture, the National Association of Farm Broadcasting has opened registration for its 2026 Washington Watch event.
Hope Media Group has promoted Rob Anthony to Assistant Program Director for Worship 24/7 as the Christian radio network prepares to complete its operational integration. HMG announced its acquisition of Worship 24/7 in June after initially partnering in 2023.
Central Coast Public Radio has named Chris McBride General Manager, succeeding Frank Lanzone, who has led the San Luis Obispo-based station since 1980. McBride joined KCBX in 2023 as Development Director and later added the role of Assistant General Manager.
Radio Ink is hiring a part-time, fully remote Editorial Assistant to support daily digital coverage and assist with production of its monthly print magazine. This is a fast-paced newsroom role serving radio executives and sales professionals nationwide.
106.7 The Bull (KWBL) midday host Denise Plante will be the latest radio name to serve as a guest announcer at the Grand Ole Opry in celebration of its 100th anniversary. The iHeartMedia Denver talent will grace the stage in Nashville on February 21.
As YouTube continues its run as the leading podcast platform, Apple Podcasts will introduce advanced video podcast capabilities this spring, expanding beyond audio into HLS-powered streaming that allows creators to distribute, monetize, and dynamically insert video ads.
