News Makers
Beat the Traffic: How Radio Reporters Use Apps to Their Advantage
Plus, their on-air delivery styles and the value of listener tips
The author is a content producer and staff writer for Radio World, having joined the editorial team in 2024. He has a lifelong passion for long-distance FM radio propagation and is a faculty advisor for 89.1 WXVU(FM). He is also the creator of RadioLand, an FM radio location mobile app, which he completed for his Villanova University graduate thesis.
News Makers
Beat the Traffic: The Highways That Cause the Biggest Headaches
The radio reporters we talked to reveal the worst event they've had to cover
News Makers
Beat the Traffic: How Radio Reporters Monitor the Roads
Traffic reporters explain how they broke into the field and digital tools they use
Business and Law
Illinois Approves Bill to Protect Journalists From University Review
The Illinois Public Broadcasting Council says it's the first such U.S. law
Products
Hundred Hand Slap Creates Hybrid Jingles for Canada’s Rawlco Radio
It includes core jingles, sonic mnemonics and talkover beds
Headlines
Empire State Building Climbers Force NYC FM and TV Stations to Backup Antennas
Following protocols, the broadcasters shifted to auxiliary setups for about an hour
News and Business
Cumulus to Sell Two Pennsylvania FMs to Family Life Ministries
Class B WWKL(FM) is part of $2.25 million deal
People News
Friends of Georgia Radio Reveals HOF Class
Dallas McCade, Loran Smith, Greg Street, Joel Williams and Marcy Williams to be inducted
Headlines
FCC Will Vote on Auctioning 160 MHz of Upper C-Band Spectrum
It would “fairly and expeditiously” transition incumbent satellite operations
People News
BE Names Kyle Dibbin Director of International Sales
He brings 14 years of experience from Nautel
Business and Law
SCOTUS: President Can Remove Members of Independent Agencies
Decision puts at risk how Congress intended FCC to function, Anna Gomez said
Business and Law
REC Raises Concern About NCE Translator Window Point Criteria
Bradley also recommends moving the window but warned of race against LPTV applicants
Headlines
Sweeping Cuts Ongoing at iHeartMedia
Many of the names have multiple decades of market experience
People News
Florida Association of Broadcasters Announces Leadership Changes
Also, Caroline Beasley was inducted into the Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Business and Law
College Radio Advocate Urges FCC to Move NCE Translator Window
The summertime timing puts educational institutions at a disadvantage, CBI says
Products
LineUp and AEQ Connect Brazil and the U.S. for SBT’s World Cup Coverage
The intercom solution allows communication between broadcast partners
Facilities
In Philadelphia, Broadcasting Begins in Roxborough
The tower farm that serves the Delaware Valley is situated at the perfect spot
Business and Law
FCC Grants Press Communications’ Objection to NYC FM Translator
Family Stations sought to operate the low-powered 106.3 FM from the Bronx
IBC Show
In Amsterdam This September, IBC 2026 Centers on Conversation
Organizers expect the media and entertainment show to elevate peer-to-peer discussion
Facilities
A Summer Afternoon at the Meadowlands
The SBE Chapter 15 barbecue included a tour at WINS(AM)'s Lyndhurst, N.J., facility
People News
Red Apple Media Promotes Lee Harris
In addition to leading the Worldwide News Network, he'll oversee programming for WABC(AM)
People News
RFE/RL President and CEO Stephen Capus to Resign
Under continued uncertainty for the news organization, Lisa Curtis has been named as successor
Products
iHeartMedia Brings AudioGraph Measuring to the Market
The Triton Digital tool is compatible with other digital measurement platforms via DSP
Headlines
FCC Announces Dates for First-Ever NCE FM Translator Filing Window
It will run from Aug. 11–25
Tech Tips
Tuning In With Gen Z: Lessons From the Villanova Dashboard
How 16 students approach in-car audio, voice commands and the occasional need for radio
People News
Salem Media Names Linnae Young President of Broadcast Media
Jeff Reisman will be promoted to executive vice president of operations
Nick's Signal Spot
Recapping the 72 Hours of E-skip Palooza
Plus, check out WEWS Meteorologist Allan Nosoff's propagation explainer
People News
Salem’s President of Broadcast Media Allen Power to Retire
He has been with the Christian media company since 2000
People News
Boston Sports Radio Pioneer Eddie Andelman Dies at 89
"He is one of the sole reasons the sports talk format, especially in Boston,...
Products
Brazil’s Radio Light FM Shines Brightly With Nautel
The Belo Horizonte adult contemporary station installed GV60 and GV20 transmitters
People News
Former Nevada Broadcasters Association Executive Joins Fletcher Heald
Adam Sandler will advise clients on FCC licensing and compliance
News and Business
K-Love to Acquire 100.7 FM in Baltimore
Shamrock Communications has owned WZBA(FM) since 1981
Business and Law
FCC Believes World Cup Communication Will Score Highly
It has coordinated with the 11 host cities for spectrum management and security
Business and Law
FCC Proposes Deletion of Vacant SW Tennessee FM Allocation
In Selmer, Class A 105.5 WXQQ had its license cancelled in 2022
News and Business
Missouri Broadcasters Association Inducts Seven New HOF Members
Honorees include John Beck, Dan Dierdorf and Denny Matthews
Business and Law
ASCAP Files Infringement Suit Against Four Radio Groups
It alleged the stations involved have been playing music without a license
Nick's Signal Spot
Early June Features Several Strong North American E-skip Openings
Randy Zerr in Nevada heard FM signals from coastal Georgia
People News
ABA Names Terry Harper Its 2026 Engineer of the Year
He's offered contract engineering services in Alabama since the 1990s
News and Business
Massachusetts Broadcasters HOF Welcomes Seven New Members
Radio inductees are Jordan Rich of WBZ and Barbara Dacey, formerly of WMVY
Business and Law
Copper Theft Is an Attack on American Infrastructure, FCC’s Trusty Says
She urged for felony-level penalties at the state level
Programming and Sales
In Michiana, WBET and United Way Raise $198K in Radiothon
“Local radio works,” Tom Duke of Swick Broadcasting told us
Products
Former BBC Producer Builds Catalog of Radio Library Music
It includes talkover beds, imaging FXs and production tracks