Radio Demonized In One-Sided Music Fairness Debate In DC
What was billed as a hearing centered around fairness was anything but, as the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee’s hearing on the American Music Fairness Act gave supporters free rein while repeatedly silencing broadcasters trying to explain the industry’s realities.
Barix Breaks Silence on Radio Hijackings Linked to Its Devices
Following a high-profile hijacking incident at ESPN Houston 97.5 (KFNC), Barix is addressing nearly a decade of cyberattacks linked to its unsecured IP audio devices that have prompted a formal warning from the FCC’s Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau.
SCOTUS Poised to Expand Presidential Power Over the FCC
The US Supreme Court appears ready to uphold President Donald Trump’s removal of Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter, a move that could redefine executive power over the FCC and outspoken Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: The Holiday Hangover
(Paige Nienaber) The week after Christmas is a Stephen Kingish Dead Zone for radio. Nothing but awful, generic auto posts and voice-tracked breaks from two weeks before. As we cruise towards the end of the year, we are looking for ANY and all things that we can sell to pad the ledger.
Inner Banks Radiothon Raises $105K for NC Families in Need
IBX Media has raised $105,305 during its two-day Operation Santa Claus radiothon supporting the Salvation Army in Greenville and Morehead City. The event collected money, toys, and winter coats for families needing assistance this season.
The Wolf Wipes Out $2.17M in PNW Medical Debt for the Holidays
Audacy Portland’s 99.5 The Wolf (KWJJ) has helped pay off $2.17 million in qualifying medical debt during the 6th annual Nick and Kristen’s Medical Debt Payoff. Donations supported Pacific Northwest residents in partnership with national non-profit Undue Medical Debt.
‘Click Here’ and WABE’s ‘Health Wanted’ Added to PRX Lineup
Starting in January, public media network PRX has announced two new national distribution partnerships, expanding its public radio lineup with Health Wanted from WABE in Atlanta and Click Here from Recorded Future News.
Edison: Yet Again, AM/FM Radio Leads US Ad-Supported Audio
With streaming services multiplying and habits fragmenting, radio still stands at the center of America’s daily listening. Edison Research’s Q3 2025 Share of Ear finds AM/FM commanding the majority of ad-supported audio time across every demographic.
AI Drives 2026 Ad Market Forecasts as Audio Fights for Share
Two major global advertising outlooks paint a picture of continued worldwide growth, driven by “creative destruction” fueled by artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and behavioral change, but reveal contrasting fortunes for traditional audio.
Words Can Be Heavy; The Ripples They Create Are Great
(Mike McVay) A couple of years ago, during one of the Alliance for Women in Media’s Gracie Awards Luncheons, a young country artist whose history included being maligned by heavy words began her rise from the ashes by performing live in front of a media-heavy audience.
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WISN’s Jay Weber Announces New Chapter After 35 Years on Air
After a 35-year run with the station, iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s NewsTalk 1130 WISN morning host Jay Weber will conclude his daily role on The Jay Weber Show later this month, while he transitions to a new audio chapter with the company.
Tom Hicks, Who Helped Launch iHeartMedia’s Radio Empire, Dies
Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman whose investments helped engineer one of the most significant turning points in radio consolidation, died Saturday at age 79. He is also remembered for his well-known tenure as owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars.
Pillar Adds Jules Dygert as Senior Marketing Specialist in Denver
Jules Dygert is joining Christian broadcaster Pillar Media as Senior Marketing Specialist for its Denver stations. Dygert previously held a sales position with Salem Media Group, where she built partnerships with businesses, ministries, and nonprofits across radio and digital.
Knight’s ‘Music Saved Me’ Podcast Added to Rock Hall Archives
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has added episodes of the Buzz Knight Media Productions podcast Music Saved Me to its official library and archives. The inclusion follows the Rock Hall’s previous addition of Knight’s Takin A Walk podcast.
Report: Spotify To Raise US Prices in 2026 After Label Pressures
Spotify is preparing to raise US subscription prices in early 2026, according to a Financial Times report, marking the platform’s first domestic increase since July 2024. The move follows rumors around record industry pressure on music streamers to increase prices.
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.
