CBO: AM Radio Mandate Costs Still Minimal For Automakers
The Congressional Budget Office released its cost estimate for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025. As automakers still claim that adding electromagnetic shielding to preserve AM reception would come at a crippling cost, the CBO disagrees for the third time.
Denver’s Alice 105.9 Raises $1.1M for Children’s Hospital Colorado
Audacy’s Alice 105.9 (KALC) in Denver raised $1.1 million during its 24th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon, benefiting Children’s Hospital Colorado. The radiothon, held on February 13, brings the station’s total fundraising for the hospital to over $26 million since 2001.
Texas Radio Hall of Fame Reveals 2025 Voting Timeline
The Texas Radio Hall of Fame has outlined key dates for 2025 nominations, voting, and its annual Induction Ceremony and Radio Reunion weekend. The announcement also pulled double duty as the official launch of the Hall's 2025 membership drive.
San Francisco Giants Extend Spanish Radio Deal with Lazer Media
The San Francisco Giants and Lazer Media have signed a three-year agreement to broadcast the team's games in Spanish across Northern California and Reno, NV. The broadcast team will feature Erwin Higueros, Tito Fuentes, and Carlos Orellana.
A’s Find a New Flagship Station On Sacramento Radio
The not-yet-Las-Vegas Athletics and iHeartRadio have finalized a broadcast agreement to air all spring training, regular season, and potential postseason games on Sacramento's Talk 650 KSTE. The A's will be playing in California's capitol city through 2027.
Radio Ink’s New ‘Radio Masters Sales Series’ Debuts March 6
For the past three years, Radio Ink's Radio Masters Sales Summit has brought together radio's greatest sales minds - creatives, executives, and visionaries - to help sellers across the US generate serious revenue. Now that mission is expanding in a major way.
Senator Rails Against NPR: ‘National Propaganda Radio’
As NPR faces increasing heat from Republicans across Capitol Hill, US Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) is calling the public broadcaster "National Propaganda Radio" and urging the passage of a bill that would cut the organization off from federal funds.
Mike Preston On Keeping Country Radio Country
Managing two competing Country stations within the same cluster is a unique challenge, but the experience has given Cumulus Media Dallas Program Director Mike Preston rare insights - ones that he shared during the most recent Global Radio Ideas webinar.
Country Music’s Top Artists Set for CRS 2025 Luncheons
With CRS 2025 days away, attendees are in for a dazzling array of Country music talent on display with three major label-hosted luncheons featuring performances from a mix of rising talent and certified superstars.
Blast From The Past: Jami Mayberry; KBUY, 1979
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Jami Mayberry at KBUY in Amarillo in 1979. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
Nebraska Broadcasters Association Taps 2025 Hall of Fame Class
The Nebraska Broadcasters Association has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, including four from radio. Dennis and Kathi Brown, Dale Johnson, Mike McKnight, and Dave Wingert will be honored at the NBA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on August 12.
Nebraska Athletics Radio Voice Greg Sharpe Dead At 61
University of Nebraska radio voice Greg Sharpe has passed away at the age of 61 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Sharpe had been the lead play-by-play announcer for the Huskers Radio Network since 2008, calling 17 seasons of Nebraska football and baseball.
Melz On The Mic Out At Townsquare Media’s 107.3 Kiss FM
Melz On The Mic has exited Townsquare Media's 107.3 Kiss FM (KISX) in Tyler/Longview, TX, after four years. Melz joined KISX in 2020 and was promoted to Brand Manager in 2022 after serving nearly a decade as APD and on-air personality at KSSM/KOOC Killeen/Temple.
SiriusXM to Provide Flag-to-Flag Coverage of the Daytona 500
SiriusXM has announced its plans for the 67th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, including live race broadcasts, in-car audio from top drivers, and special content from the Daytona Fan Zone featuring Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Entries Now Open for 2025 International Women’s Podcast Awards
The International Women's Podcast Awards are set to return for the fifth year this June. The event will again be held in London with a global livestream to honor the achievements of women in podcasting across ten categories, which are now open for entry.
Syndicated Tech Talk Show ‘Online Tonight’ Relaunches
After a long hiatus, the nationally syndicated radio show Online Tonight is returning, bringing a mix of tech insights, pop culture discussions, and audience interaction back to stations across the country. Former Apple repair technician Max Smart is back as host.