Automaker and Big Tech Lobbying Hit Heavy On AM Act In Q2
Second-quarter lobbying disclosures show Washington's fight over AM radio in cars is anything but over, with automakers and Big Tech interests outspending broadcasters in an effort to close off every avenue for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act's path to passage.
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Parenti, Martinez Address Radio’s Spanish-Language Spend Gap
68 million Hispanics in the US, but only five percent of ad budgets. On the latest NASBA Broadcast Advocate podcast, Radio Ink President and Publisher Deborah Parenti and New Mexico broadcaster Matt Martinez dig into that gap, and into how radio remains a lifeline.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Cannibal Cookbook
(Paige Nienaber) Radio has always been a close follower and monitor of, well, radio. When some morning show goes and does something like releasing a cat under a bouquet of helium balloons, then in the next 24 hours, morning shows everywhere are filling balloons.
Brian Fisher Named President At MediaCo
MediaCo is restructuring its executive team, as the multicultural broadcast group elevates Brian Fisher from Chief Revenue Officer to President. The shakeup carries a second twist, with another C-Suite executive exiting seven months after signing a new contract.
Red Apple’s News Network Crosses the Atlantic With BLR Deal
Two months in, Red Apple Audio Networks' Worldwide News Network is living up to its name. The all-news operation has struck a radio distribution partnership with German syndicator BLR, offering English-language newscasts and breaking news alerts abroad.
Audacy Strikes 42-Station Distribution Deal With SiriusXM
Dozens of Audacy's sports, news, and talk stations are heading to SiriusXM. The two companies have struck a new distribution deal bringing 42 stations from 29 markets to satellite radio nationwide, with 23 sports stations launching in time for football season.
New Audacy Data Shows Audio’s Back-to-School Advantage
Parents are shopping earlier, spending more on what their kids want, and increasingly tuning that behavior to something other than TV. A new Audacy report argues audio is where budget-strapped parents and trend-driven teens are actually spending attention.
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Radio Groups Renew Ownership Push As TV Cap Vote Looms
Radio's push to loosen its ownership caps is picking up pace as the FCC moves toward eliminating a similar limit for television. New ex parte filings from Connoisseur Media and Beasley Media Group show broadcasters pressing FCC staff and a Commissioner.
Analysis Shows Podcast Ads Still Lighter Than Radio’s Load
Traditional radio still runs a heavier commercial load than most podcasts, according to a new study measuring ads inside 60,000-plus episodes. But a handful of the heaviest-loaded shows indicate that radio companies may be bringing AM/FM-level ad time to the medium.
Being More Than Radio – Part 1
(Mike McVay) As one of my young wizardly friends once asked, “If radio was invented after the internet, what would it be like today?” Pondering that of late led me to visit with three bright minds who are making a difference with media-centric platforms and ask them.
Brain Transplant: Vedantam’s Public Radio Program Moves to PRX
PRX is adding one of public radio's most recognizable science programs to its roster. Hidden Brain, the Shankar Vedantam-hosted show exploring human behavior, will move its broadcast distribution to PRX from NPR starting in October.
Chachi, Seeman Lead Final Conclave’s Last Rockwell Honorees
The Conclave has revealed its Rockwell Recipients, with the final five set to be honored at The Last Conclave in Minneapolis, September 15–17.
NAFB Foundation Awards Scholarships to Future Ag Broadcasters
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting Foundation has awarded $47,500 in scholarships to six agriculture communications students. The 2026 class will be recognized at the NAFB Foundation Celebration Luncheon during the NAFB Convention in Kansas City.
TM Studios, Mix 96.5 Reunite For New Jingle Pack
TM Studios and Mix 96.5 Brand Manager JR Ammons are working together again, this time on a new jingle package for Audacy's Houston Hot AC station. The package, called "Mix Hot AC 2," is already on air on KHMX and is now available for syndication.
Elvis Duran Gets Into Pod Production with Heyman, MCM Studios
iHeartMedia syndicated host Elvis Duran and WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman are among those teaming on a new podcast, vodcast, and creator development company to help brands and media personalities produce and monetize premium content.
Podcast and Radio Data Align On How Host-Read Ads Win
Podcast advertising's biggest assumptions didn't hold up in Magellan AI's Q1 2026 benchmark report: host-read copy beat slicker produced and programmatic buys, and smaller, long-tail shows retained listeners better than the biggest names in podcasting.
