$25k Fine Over WBAI Is Latest Pacifica Foundation Headache
The FCC's Media Bureau and the Pacifica Foundation, the licensee of WBAI in New York, have entered into a Consent Decree to conclude an investigation into the station's compliance with federal underwriting and sponsorship identification regulations.
Curtis LeGeyt To Remain At The NAB Helm Through 2029
The NAB has announced President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt will continue leading the organization through 2029. LeGeyt, who has over a decade of service with NAB, has been instrumental in advancing the interests of American radio broadcasters.
iHeartMedia and Deep Blue Start Women’s Sports Audio Network
iHeartMedia has partnered with Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment to launch the Women’s Sports Audio Network. The free, ad-supported network will offer podcasts, daily sports updates, and athlete spotlights across iHeart’s broadcast and digital platforms.
‘Rising Through the Ranks’ Returns As RAB, MIW, BMI Collaborate
The Radio Advertising Bureau, Broadcast Music, Inc., and Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio have announced the key dates for the 16th annual Rising Through the Ranks event. Scholarships and applications are open until May 31.
Audacy Unveils New ‘Audacy Sports’ Division Ahead Of NFL Draft
One month after consolidating its podcast division, Audacy is now doing the same with its sports content offerings under a new Audacy Sports banner. The new division is designed to consolidate and amplify the broadcaster's over-the-air, digital, and podcast inventory.
Marketers Falsely Place Lower Value On Creative Advertising
As two key radio ad facets, creativity and emotional connection, become more important to audiences than ever before, a recent Advertiser Perceptions survey reveals a significant gap between perception and reality when it comes to marketing and agency professionals.
Leave It Better Than You Found It
(By Mike McVay) A recent social media post took exception to a programmer’s comment about the lack of success his replacement had with the same radio station they programmed. I’ve never understood why some want their successor to fail.
Be Better Than A Song
(By John Shomby) One short direction for on-air talent: BE BETTER THAN A SONG! Sounds simple, doesn’t it? Should be easy, right? But is it? Can you top Beyonce? Luke Combs? Jack Harlow? The Foo Fighters? For King and Country?
No Plan B Approach
(By Buzz Knight) I’ve seen a fascinating trend among musicians that I’ve been privileged to interview for my Takin A Walk Podcast. I often ask guests the question, “If you didn’t do what you are doing what would your occupation be?”
2024 ACM Radio Awards See Two Ties And Several First-Timers
With some help from some of Country music's biggest stars, The Academy of Country Music has unveiled the 2024 ACM Radio Awards winners. Notably, this year's awards saw a tie in two categories and celebrated several first-time recipients.