The Final Days of CBS News Radio
(Harvey Nagler) Today marks the end of an era in broadcast journalism and represents another substantive blow to our democracy. After nearly 99 years, CBS News Radio will cease to exist, and with it, another trusted voice of reliable journalism will be gone.
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FTC Hits Cox Media Group Over Phantom AI Ad Tech
Businesses paid for an AI-powered ad service that Cox Media Group claimed would target consumers based on smart device conversations. The FTC is now saying that technology never existed, and the broadcaster could have to pay up to the tune of nearly $1 million.
AM Act Folded Into Larger Transportation Bill, Widening Vote Path
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act appears to have found its vehicle to a vote. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has included the legislation in its surface transportation reauthorization package, giving the bill a long-awaited legislative path.
New Jersey’s Thunder Rolls In $231K During St. Jude Radiothon
Press Communications' Thunder 106 (WKMK/WTHJ) along the Jersey Shore wrapped its 14th annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon, raising $231,311 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and pediatric cancer care in the Garden State.
A Memorial Day Note From Your Friends At Radio Ink
This weekend, Radio Ink wants to pause and say our thanks to those who paid the ultimate price to keep America a nation of free speech and free press. In observance of Memorial Day, we will not publish our regular headlines on Monday, May 25.
‘The Breakfast Club’ Becomes Netflix’s First Live Weekday Stream
iHeartMedia’s video podcast partnership with Netflix will realize a new milestone as Power 105.1 (WWPR) morning show The Breakfast Club will simulcast its show daily on the platform starting June 1, marking the first live weekday offering for Netflix.
The Future of Morning Radio
(Randy Lane) In his 1982 book Megatrends, futurist John Naisbitt predicted that the more technological advances there are, the more people crave personal, human connections. He called it High-Tech/High-Touch, and it's playing out right in front of us.
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Dan Mason, Maxwell Headline BFOA’s Giving Day NYC Mixer
The Broadcasters Foundation of America's 2026 Summer Sessions arrives in New York City on BFOA Giving Day, Thursday, June 25, with a free Media Mixer hosted by Z100 (WHTZ) personality Maxwell, a special appearance by former CBS Radio executive Dan Mason, and a performance by The Voice alumna Carolina Rial.
Radio’s Most Influential Women On the Moments That Matter
Radio has enough raw statistics and data to keep us occupied until the end of time. Ratings measure reach. Revenue measures impact. But neither captures what actually happens between a host and a listener in the moments that matter most. And that's real radio.
FCC Vote Streamlines Disaster Reporting for Broadcasters
The FCC unanimously approved four items at its May open meeting, including modernization of the Disaster Information Reporting System, consolidating a decade-old filing structure long flagged as a bottleneck for radio during active disaster recovery.
‘Falen & Colt’ To Follow Dave Ryan In Mornings At KDWB
Falen Bonsett is back doing mornings in Minneapolis, and she's bringing her afternoon drive partner with her. iHeartMedia Minneapolis' Hot AC 101.3 KDWB announced Falen & Colt will move to the AM, with Bonsett and Colt Parkey serving as the successors to Dave Ryan.
Titans Radio Revamps Booth for Farewell Season at Nissan
The Tennessee Titans have revealed the 2026 Titans Radio broadcast lineup, which includes notable figures from the team’s past and present, with Tennessee native and longtime Steelers offensive lineman Ramon Foster serving as a color analyst alongside play-by-play voice of the Titans, Taylor Zarzour.
CRB Reveals Agenda Committee For Country Radio Seminar 2027
Country Radio Broadcasters has cemented its Agenda Committee for the 2027 Country Radio Seminar. Leading the committee as Agenda Chair is The Core Entertainment's Brittani Johnson, with Pamal Broadcasting's Kevin Callahan and BMG's Krista Hayes as co-chairs.
Triton’s Q1 Ranker Senses Podcasting’s Habits Are Changing
Comedy, News, and Society & Culture held their ground at the top of the podcast rankings to open 2026, but there's more climbing beneath them. Triton Digital's Q1 2026 US Podcast Ranker shows two particular genres not in the top three posting the strongest reach growth.
SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Gets the Green Flag for More Years
Two decades in, SiriusXM and NASCAR are staying together. The partners have renewed their multi-year broadcasting agreement, keeping live Cup, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Craftsman Truck Series coverage on satellite radio for fans across North America.
iHeartMedia Maps New Partnership To Give Audio More Car Time
In time for summer road trips, MapQuest and iHeartRadio have partnered for an audio integration on MapQuest.com, allowing users to listen to live iHeartRadio stations alongside their turn-by-turn directions. Mobile app integration is slated for a future update.
