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‘Textbook Abuse’: Cumulus Hits Nielsen With Antitrust Lawsuit

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Cumulus Media has filed a sweeping federal antitrust lawsuit against The Nielsen Company, accusing the ratings giant of “coercive conduct, strong-arm negotiation tactics, and restrictive terms” that harm radio broadcasters and suffocate measurement competitors.
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Catch Up With Radio’s 30 and Under Superstars: Andrew Botwinik

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From sales to management, Andrew Botwinik's rise at Walnut Media exemplifies the drive behind today's young talent. Radio Ink sits down with the 2024 30 & Under Superstar honoree to talk success, drive, and the keys to growth.
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What Radio Can Teach Podcasters About Growth and Gratitude

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(Buzz Knight) Radio Ink's Deborah Parenti invited me to discuss podcasting, content creation, and audience growth at NAB Show New York. It's striking how these topics connect to lessons from my radio programming days. Let's break down some key insights.
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As Media Trust Plummets, Personalities Are Your Lifeline

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(Randy Lane) Public trust in “the media,” radio, TV, and newspapers has hit another low. But here’s the twist, and it’s a big one. While “the media” ranks near the bottom in trust, individual news anchors scored dramatically higher.
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iHeartMedia Opens BIN to Outside Affiliates Starting November 1

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iHeartMedia is expanding access to its BIN: Black Information Network through a new syndication initiative launching November 1, allowing stations outside the company's portfolio to carry the 24/7 format for the first time via iHeart's Premiere Networks division.
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Blast From The Past: Mike O’Brian, KLUC

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Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Mike O'Brien at KLUC in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada in 1980. Send your Blast From The Past to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
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iHeart: Americans Are ‘Digitally Sick’ and Radio Could Be A Cure

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In an era of infinite scroll and synthetic content, Americans are feeling digitally sick and looking for something real. A new nationwide study from iHeartMedia suggests the antidote may be as analog as it gets: the human voices and live connection of broadcast radio.
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Kim Komando to Host 2025 Radio Hall of Fame Induction

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The Museum of Broadcast Communications announces Kim Komando as Master of Ceremonies for the 2025 Radio Hall of Fame induction. Komando was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2021.
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Federal Court Rejects SiriusXM Bid To Dismiss Hidden Fee Case

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SiriusXM’s pricing practices are facing fresh scrutiny after a federal judge refused to throw out a class action accusing the broadcaster of hiding a 21.4% “US Music Royalty Fee” from subscribers, keeping the company on the hook for alleged deceptive pricing.
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Women to Watch: Kaitlin Reager, iHeartMedia Nashville

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(Charese Frugé) Kaitlin Reager serves as both On-Air Personality and Director of Promotions & Marketing for iHeartMedia Nashville, hosting weekends on 107.5 The River in Nashville while also hosting afternoons on 94.1 ZBQ in Tuscaloosa.

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Public Radio Icon Susan Stamberg Dead At Age 87

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Susan Stamberg, award-winning journalist and one of public radio’s most beloved and pioneering voices, died Thursday. Stamberg made history as the first woman to anchor a national nightly news program, hosting All Things Considered for 14 years.
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Kenny Thomas Takes Afternoons on Albuquerque’s Sports Animal

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Cumulus Media Albuquerque announces former NBA player and University of New Mexico standout Kenny Thomas will host a new weekday afternoon show on Sports/Talk station 610 and 95.9 FM The Sports Animal (KNML-AM). The program airs Monday through Friday from 4-6 PM.
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NPR Names Former Girl Scouts Marketing Executive as CMO

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As the public media company seeks to replace its lost federal funding, NPR has named Mishka Pitter-Armand as Chief Marketing Officer, tasking her with building new revenue channels for the network beyond traditional funding sources.
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Spotify Partners With Netflix To Stream Video Podcasts in 2026

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Spotify is expanding its podcast footprint with a partnership that brings select video podcasts to Netflix for the first time, starting in early 2026. The rollout begins in the United States before expanding to additional global markets later in the year.
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iHeartPodcasts Wins Top Honor at 2025 Signal Awards

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As podcasting continues to roar for iHeartMedia's bottom line, the company can put another feather in its cap. iHeartPodcasts has been named Podcast Company of the Year at the 2025 Signal Awards, earning more honors than any other organization this year.
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Newsweek’s Josh Hammer Expands to Salem Podcast Network

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Newsweek's Josh Hammer Show and the Salem Podcast Network have signed a distribution deal expanding the syndicated program’s streaming availability. The program, which covers current national and cultural topics, will be published weekdays in a video format.

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