Friend or Foe? Amazon’s Audio Ambitions Reach the Radio Dial
Earlier this month, iHeartMedia joined a growing roster of major audio companies now selling inventory through Amazon DSP, including Cox Media Group, Spotify, and SiriusXM, raising a question for broadcasters: when big tech comes calling, is it partner or predator?
Cumulus and Nielsen Set the Stage for Antitrust Court Battle
What Cumulus Media calls “a critical inflection point…for the broadcast radio industry as a whole,” Nielsen calls “hyperbolic and baseless,” as the two prepare to square off in federal court over the measurement giant’s Network Policy and the economics of ratings access.
AM/FM Radio Drives Holiday Spirit, Shopping, and Sales Growth
As retailers and consumers enter the year’s busiest shopping week, multiple studies confirm that AM/FM radio remains one of the most powerful tools for connecting with audiences and driving sales during the holiday season.
The Tale of Two Sales: Connoisseur’s Split California Strategy
As Connoisseur Media moves forward with the reshaping of former Alpha Media properties, two California deals filed during the shutdown take sharply different approaches: one commands an eight-figure price, while the other changes hands for just one dollar.
House Hearing on Daylight Saving Policy Draws AM Radio Warning
How harmful could permanent Daylight Saving Time be? Extremely, if you're an AM broadcaster, says NRB Vice President of Public Policy Nic Anderson in a letter to the US House subcommittee currently debating the merits and foibles of changing the clock.
Research Finds 96% of Americans Want AM/FM Radio in New Cars
As automakers eye their options to cut AM and FM radio from their vehicles, a new report finds that 96% of Americans say built-in radio is important in a new car. The preference for in-car radio access cuts across all demographics, including those who don’t regularly listen.
FCC Reopens Licensing System, Staggers Political File Uploads
The FCC has released more guidance for broadcasters following the reopening of its Licensing and Management System and Online Public Inspection File following the record-breaking government shutdown that suspended dealmaking and political file reporting.
FCC Locks In Comment Period For 2022 Quadrennial Review
Broadcasters will be glad to see the FCC has moved quickly following the government shutdown to launch the comment period on its long-delayed review of media ownership rules, setting December and January deadlines for the highly anticipated proceeding.
Deborah Parenti & Dave ‘Chachi’ Denes Elected LABF Co-Chairs
Radio Ink President and Publisher Deborah Parenti and Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes have been elected to lead the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation. The announcement was made at the 2025 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon.
Shutdown Ends: FCC Sets Filing Dates; AM Act Fast-Track Likely
The longest federal government shutdown in US history is over. After 43 days that left more than 80% of FCC staff furloughed, the agency is racing to clear a massive backlog while Congress is already moving again on legislation to preserve AM radio in vehicles.
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