News and Business
Radio Missed Out on the Midterm Spending Wave, iHeartMedia Says
But the media company reports Q3 revenue up 3% from last year
Randy J. Stine has spent the past 40 years working in audio production and broadcast radio news. He joined Radio World in 1997 and covers new technology and regulatory issues. He has a B.A. in journalism from Michigan State University.
Programming and Sales
Radio Remains Steady in the Car and News/Talk Leads the Way
But new data from Edison Research and Nielsen shows some loses in younger demos
Programming and Sales
Fred Jacobs to Step Down at Jacobs Media
He’ll remain as chairman of the consulting and research firm
Business and Law
Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth Law Firm Is Closing
Leadership of the prominent comm law firm will retire soon
Headlines
SiriusXM Resumes Routine EAS Tests on Barker Channel
This comes as FEMA plans its nationwide test in November
Business and Law
Music Groups Continue Fight Against Consolidation
Say broadcasters enjoy have significant cost advantage over non-radio media
Programming and Sales
Radio Discoverability in the Generative AI World
Stations look to maximize their visibility in ChatGPT, Gemini and other AI models
Headlines
Cumulus Media Emerges From Chapter 11 Again
Berner and her team stay in place as its lenders take over the board
Business and Law
Civic Media Expands With Acquisitions in Iowa and Illinois
Wisconsin-based group picks up 16 signals from Pritchard family
Programming and Sales
Public Radio Listening Continues Shift to Digital
Jacobs survey finds that among this group, traditional in-car AM/FM listening is at its...
News Makers
Joel Oxley Goes Out on ’TOP
Read our interview with the recipient of the NAB National Radio Award
Headlines
Public Radio Audience Continues “Impressive” Financial Support
Techsurvey reveals little sign of donor fatigue since federal defunding
Business and Law
FCC Eases Environmental Policy for Communications Towers
It revises NEPA review procedures for structures, including broadcast towers
Business and Law
Senator Asks If All-GOP FCC Would Violate Federal Law
Wyden queries Gomez for opinion on partisan commission
Business and Law
Nielsen Raises Cumulus Ratings Clash to the Supreme Court
At the heart of Nielsen's argument is the bundled discount it offered Cumulus
Headlines
EAS Test Could Help Measure Compliance With Cyber Rules
Timing of next test is seen as tied to new compliance deadline
News Makers
McKirdy: Radio Can’t Cut Its Way to Prosperity
Your town should see your station's call letters in its reflection
Business and Law
Legislative Compromises Pushed AM Radio Bill to House Passage
The largest radio company in the U.S. applauds move
Headlines
Latest SiriusXM Satellite Is in Service
SXM-11 becomes the most powerful bird in the company’s fleet
Programming and Sales
Audacy Digs Into Benefits of Connected Car for Audio Users
Findings depict audio at the center of the connected-car experience
Business and Law
EAS Suppliers Weigh in on Software-based Alerts
DAS supports “responsible” modernization but has "fundamental" concerns
Business and Law
Major Commercial and Public Radio Players Endorse EAS Software
iHeartMedia and NYPR back software-based model while NPR cautions against scope creep
Business and Law
NAB Backs Most Proposed EAS Changes at FCC
But the group asks the FCC not to shorten window for fixing problems
Business and Law
Delmarva Broadcaster Asks FCC to Reject Waiver Request to Exceed Cap
DataTech Digital takes issue with Draper Media’s request for nine-station cluster
Programming and Sales
American Urban Radio Networks Stays True to Its Mission
Community engagement is "critical to provide programming at scale," CEO Chesley Maddox-Dorsey says
Radio IT Management
Webinar Explores Security Implications of New FCC Rules
Nautel has made an educational webinar available about the EAS rules
Business and Law
More Radio Groups Seek Market Waivers to Exceed Strict Ownership Caps
Owners are not waiting for the FCC to adopt new rules, brokers told us
News and Business
In iHeartMedia’s Q2, Digital Drives Gains
Digital Audio Group revenue was up 12%, led by podcast revenue
Business and Law
Thumann Severs Nomination Seen as “Insurance Policy”
The move also puts fresh attention on the status of Democrat Anna Gomez
News Makers
Warshaw Defies the Radio Naysayers
Our interview with Connoisseur’s CEO, who believes in radio’s business viability
Business and Law
Nielsen Says Injunction in Cumulus Suit Is “Moot”
The ratings company says it has offered Cumulus its national data at a “commercially...
Business and Law
FCC Cancels California LPFM’s License
Complainant alleged KMOB(LP) had been silent for years
Headlines
Texas Floods Leave Radio Stations Scrambling Once More
Broadcasters had just marked the one-year anniversary of tragic flash flooding
News and Business
Research Firm Says Radio Audiences Can’t Tell Difference Between Real and AI Voices
But blind tests reveal that human voices are trusted more than those artificially created
Business and Law
Court Gives Green Light to Cumulus Suit Against Nielsen
Appeals judge upholds injunction granted by lower court
Headlines
Colorado Wildfires Bring Close Call for Broadcasters
Tower site was at risk from Aspen Acres wildfire
Headlines
Ohio Broadcast Officials Release Details of State EAS Plan
Summary report shows intricacies of statewide public warning plans
Business and Law
Broadcasters Weigh Insurance Coverage Against the Cost
Special report: Costs grow as companies juggle revenue challenges
Business and Law
SBS Reorganization Plan Now Waits on the FCC
A bankruptcy judge signed off on the plan on July 1
Headlines
iHeart and FCC Resolve Sponsorship Identification Review
Media company will take compliance measures but makes no admission of violating the law
Headlines
WERV Back on the Air Utilizing Crank-Up Tower
Severe storms took down tower and attached antenna before holiday weekend