Radio Fees Rise as FCC Rejects Broadcasters’ Relief Bids
Two years of falling FCC bills are ending for AM and FM broadcasters. The agency officially rejected requests from the NAB and dozens of state associations to soften a coming fee increase for AM and FM stations, following a jump in the agency's operating budget.
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iHeartMedia Girds a New Steelers Audio Network Program Slate
iHeartMedia Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Steelers have updated the Steelers Audio Network programming lineup by adding former players, such as Super Bowl XLIII Champion Willie Colon and linebacker Vince Williams, to FOX Sports Pittsburgh.
KBA Names 2026 Radio, College Radio Award Finalists
The Kentucky Broadcasters Association has narrowed the field for its 2026 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards, naming finalists in professional and collegiate radio categories ahead of an October 25 ceremony at Louisville's Galt House.
Triton Digital, RCS Worldwide Integrate For OTA Programmatic
Triton Digital and RCS Worldwide have integrated their platforms, letting broadcasters running RCS's playout software transact programmatic ads on their existing infrastructure. This extends automated ad buying to over-the-air radio inventory.
Momentum Secures Tomorrow’s Sales
(Loyd Ford) In most sales meetings, the first questions are predictable: What is sold? What did you sell? How much revenue came in? And those questions matter, because results matter. But the final sale is the one part of the process you cannot completely control.
How To Use Radio to Overcome Trust Issues
(Jeffrey Hedquist) Think about this: when you’re about to make a purchase, do you check out the latest ads for the product or service, comparison ratings, search online, or rely on advice from friends who’ve bought what you’re about to buy? The latter always seems to weigh most.
ISBC Sets Entry Window For 2026 Student Audio Challenge
Student broadcasters from nearly a thousand institutions worldwide are about to compete for a new title. The International Student Broadcasting Championship has opened its 2026 competition spanning radio, podcasting, digital content, and esports broadcasting.
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Nashville’s Game Stays Vandy’s Flagship in Contract Extension
Commodore football's radio home is set for years to come, just in time for kickoff. Vanderbilt Athletics and Cromwell Media have extended their multiyear broadcast partnership, keeping games and weekly programming on Nashville airwaves.
Connoisseur Sells Another Alpha Cluster To A Local Broadcaster
Connoisseur Media has again identified another former Alpha Media market where the broadcaster says it could not "make a meaningful difference with the focus and approach we bring to radio," and is divesting its stations to a locally owned, independent operator.
NAB, FOX, Salem Advocates To Talk D.C. Policy At Forecast 2027
Broadcasters are heading into another year of consequential decisions out of Washington. The people steering those fights for consolidation, public interest, enforcement priorities, and ad regulations NAB, FOX, and Salem Media are bringing the inside view to Forecast 2027.
Lehigh Valley Public Welcomes Aviva as Development Strategist
Lehigh Valley Public Radio (WDIY) has appointed Jessica Aviva as Development Strategist. The role tasks Aviva with strengthening the station's donor network, as well as building a fundraising and resource network to support the station's long-term growth.
Mike Couchman Named Pillar Media’s Chief Programming Officer
Pillar Media has named Mike Couchman Chief Programming Officer, effective November 16. Couchman joins from Gateway Creative Broadcasting in St. Louis, where he most recently served as Operations Manager for BOOST Radio Network, 99.1 JOY FM and WorshipOne.
Okegawa Promoted To GM Slot at Ohana’s Alaska Offerings
She started with Ohana Media Group in 2024 as an Account Executive and was elevated to Local Sales Manager later that year. Beginning in September, Cat Okegawa will now serve as Vice President and General Manager of Ohana's six Anchorage and Wasilla signals.
Audacy To Close Its Creator Lab Podcast Platform
Audacy is shutting down Creator Lab, the free podcast hosting and brand-sponsorship marketplace it built for independent creators, effective November 1. The company notified partners, calling it "a difficult decision" and thanking them for their partnership.
After 13 Years, Music 1 and Aiir Go Separate Ways
Music 1 and Aiir are going their separate ways, with the two radio software companies ending their commercial relationship at the close of 2026. Music 1 Pro will keep integrating with Aiir's PlayoutOne automation system for stations already using both.
Triton: News Podcasts Surge Ahead of the Midterms
Triton Digital's Q2 2026 US Podcast Ranker shows News posting the sharpest reach growth of any genre ahead of the midterms, even as Comedy widens its already-controlling lead, driven partly by late-night television shows increasingly moving into audio.
