Cumulus and Nielsen Set the Stage for Antitrust Court Battle
What Cumulus Media calls “a critical inflection point…for the broadcast radio industry as a whole,” Nielsen calls “hyperbolic and baseless,” as the two prepare to square off in federal court over the measurement giant’s Network Policy and the economics of ratings access.
Disrupt the Pattern!
(Randy Lane) Hosts, especially in Talk and Sports, can easily get stuck in long stretches of unbroken talk. When I’m listening to a radio show that runs too long, either with a monologue or back-and-forth dialogue, my mind wanders. Before I know it, I’m checking scores on ESPN.
Benztown Volunteers Feed 40 at LA Area Homeless Shelter
Benztown team members spent a day volunteering at Ascencia in Glendale, CA, providing and serving lunch to residents who receive housing and support services through the nonprofit and staff as part of the organization’s Guest Chef program.
For The 16th Year, Steve Harvey Show Doles Out 1000s of Turkeys
For the 16th consecutive year, The Steve Harvey Morning Show and Premiere Networks are helping families in need celebrate Thanksgiving with the Annual Turkey Give. More than 7,000 turkeys have been distributed to show affiliates from New York City to Baton Rouge.
NRG Media Exits Central Nebraska With Sale to Usher
NRG Media has reached an agreement to sell six Central Nebraska radio stations to locally owned Usher Media. The deal includes KGFW-AM, KQKY, KRNY, and one FM translator in Kearney; KROR in Hastings; and KSYZ in Grand Island.
AM and FM Commercial Totals Dip Again in FCC’s Delayed Report
Delayed by the government shutdown that halted most federal reporting, the FCC broadcast totals for Q3 2025 show slight growth, but continue to trace a clear divide between declining AM and commercial FM and a fast-growing noncommercial sector.
A Moment of Thanksgiving Gratitude From Radio Ink
As the holiday season begins, we at Radio Ink want to pause and reflect on a year of validation. While critics have spent years predicting radio's demise, 2025 proved what we've known all along: AM/FM remains a trusted, beloved voice for all Americans.
Uncle Paige’s Annual Christmas Tale
(Paige Nienaber) Gather ‘round, kiddies, and let your ole Uncle Paige tell you a scary Christmas story about a radio station that didn’t understand the true meaning of Christmas. It was Christmas 1993, and your Uncle Paige was flying home.
FCC Filings Confirm Sale Price for Connoisseur’s Missouri Stations
One week after its announcement, we now have a price tag on Carter Media’s acquisition of fifteen Connoisseur Media stations and two FM translators in Missouri, and this deal is much more traditional than the one that saw Connoisseur exit the Bakersfield, CA, market.
Student Broadcasters From 12 Countries Win at ISBC 2025
The International Student Broadcasting Championship has announced the winners of its 2025 competition, recognizing outstanding achievement, creativity, and technical excellence among global student broadcasters, podcasters, and digital content creators.
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Tanner Chambers Exits K99 Morning Show In Colorado
K99 (KUAD) morning co-host Tanner Chambers has departed from Townsquare Media’s Northern Colorado station after nearly three years. Chambers joined K99 in 2023 after four years in California, where he co-hosted mornings on Santa Rosa's Froggy 92.9 (KFGY).
Urban One Announces Leadership Transition in Baltimore Market
Urban One has named Baltimore Director of Sales Dave Willner as the cluster’s next General Manager, succeeding longtime market leader Howard Mazer, who will retire at the end of the year after more than three decades with the company.
WMGK ‘Designated Hitter’ Paul Kelly Takes Mornings In Philly
Beasley Media Group Philadelphia has appointed Paul Kelly as the new morning host for 102.9 WMGK, beginning December 1. Kelly replaces Matt Cord, who will move to middays at 93.3 WMMR, filling the daypart left behind following the passing of Pierre Robert.
SiriusXM Renews Damon Amendolara for Mad Dog Sports Radio
Former CBS Sports Radio host Damon Amendolara has signed a contract extension with SiriusXM that will keep him on Chris Russo's Mad Dog Sports Radio and NFL Radio, continuing his run on the national satellite platform.
Triton Digital Maps Podcast Genres to Retail Behavior In Q3
With podcasting now a revenue wheel for many radio companies, Triton Digital’s Q3 2025 US Podcast Ranker maps listener behavior to retail intent, identifying where audiences shop, what they engage with, and which genres and programs continue to expand.
New SiriusXM Show Highlights Italy’s Serie A Clubs and Stars
SiriusXM is partnering with Lega Serie A, Italy’s top professional football league, to launch a new weekly program focused exclusively on Serie A clubs, players, and stories. The new show, Serie A: Calcio – Made in Italy, will air on Thursday nights on SiriusXM FC.
