Edison Data Shows AM/FM Radio Remains Vital To Rural America
With Washington rallying around the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, data from Edison Research is showing that traditional radio remains essential and irreplaceable in rural America, even as mobile devices continue to expand their share of audio nationwide.
Supreme Court Ruling Raises Stakes for FCC’s Lone Democrat
Having already expressed concerns about her job security at the FCC, Commissioner Anna Gomez will likely find little comfort in the Supreme Court's latest ruling allowing President Donald Trump to fire FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter without cause.
Free Speech Firestorm: NAB, Cruz, Trump Weigh In on FCC & Carr
A fierce clash over free speech and FCC power has thrust broadcasters into the center of a national storm, with NAB President Curtis LeGeyt, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), and President Donald Trump weighing in as Democrats demand FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s resignation.
Nielsen: Shifting TV Ad Spend to AM/FM Gives Major Reach Lift
With linear TV sliding, Audacy is putting numbers behind a simple fix: move a slice of budget into AM/FM and streaming. Even small shifts extend reach, add impressions, and lift efficiency, helping brands find light-TV audiences without increasing total spend today.
House Panel Advances AM Radio Act; Floor Vote Now Available
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act is one step closer to protecting Americans, passing out of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce following a Full Committee markup on Wednesday, though with a weighty new amendment that broadcasters may not like.
AM Radio Act Takes Key Step with Committee Markup Scheduled
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 is taking a large step forward in Congress after gaining renewed late summer attention from lawmakers, setting the stage for a pivotal vote that could finally push the bipartisan safety bill toward passage.
Bipartisan Support for AM Radio Act Tops Two-Thirds of US House
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act has hit its highest level of support yet, surpassing the two-thirds threshold in the US House of Representatives with 296 cosponsors. The legislation now outpaces support from the 118th Congress, which drew 270 sponsors.
Salem Radio Host Charlie Kirk Shot Dead At Utah University
Conservative activist and Salem Media syndicated host Charlie Kirk is dead after being shot on Wednesday while hosting an event at Utah Valley University. The news was shared by President Donald Trump on Truth Social. Kirk was 31.
SoundExchange Appeals to Restore Right to Enforce Royalties
SoundExchange isn't giving up its royalty collection enforcement abilities without a fight. The performance rights organization has filed a notice of appeal in its $150 million royalty dispute with SiriusXM, following an unfavorable dismissal with sweeping implications.
Soros Fund Questions Warshaw’s Legal Push for Rivals’ Data
Soros Fund Management is challenging what it calls overreach by Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw, arguing his broad discovery demands in the Audacy case suggest he is leveraging the litigation to gain a competitive advantage over rival radio companies.
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