‘Textbook Abuse’: Cumulus Hits Nielsen With Antitrust Lawsuit
Cumulus Media has filed a sweeping federal antitrust lawsuit against The Nielsen Company, accusing the ratings giant of “coercive conduct, strong-arm negotiation tactics, and restrictive terms” that harm radio broadcasters and suffocate measurement competitors.
Nielsen: Radio’s 92% Reach and ROI Rival Social Media
Radio isn’t just holding its ground; it’s driving the entire audio economy. New Nielsen findings under the three-minute qualifier rule are proving what broadcasters already know: when radio’s in the mix, every campaign delivers more reach, resonance, and ROI.
Local New York Lawmakers Unite to Protect AM Radio in Cars
As the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act waits for its day in the US Congress, the legislation continues to gain momentum outside of Capitol Hill, with support coming from local leaders for AM radio’s role in public safety and emergency communication.
Forgy: Radio Is Still the Core of Saga’s New 67% Digital Goal
Last week, Radio Ink scooped that Saga Communications is planning for two-thirds of its total revenue to come from digital by 2030. Now, Saga CEO Chris Forgy is giving new context on how his “blended advertising” model can redefine how radio competes.
Beasley CFO Resigns; Greening Rises To CAO
Almost one year after joining the company, Beasley Media Group CFO Lauren Burrows Coleman is resigning. At the same time, the "digital-first" broadcaster is promoting Vice President of Financial Reporting Shaun Greening to Chief Accounting Officer.
Midterm Ads Could Raise Radio CPMs by 80% in Key Markets
The 2026 midterm elections are on track to be the most expensive non-presidential cycle in US history - a windfall for broadcasters. While a majority will feel the lift, only a handful of states and markets are now expected to be especially fortunate.
Scholar Decries FCC’s Public Interest Rules: ‘A Relic of Scarcity’
Recent FCC commentary and review of broadcast ownership rules has opened the door to bigger questions about the public interest standards that broadcast license holders are held to. Now, one economic think tank scholar says those mandates belong in "the trash pile."
Alpha Media Records Fuel Tensions in Warshaw-Soros Lawsuit
The discovery battle in Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw’s lawsuit against Soros Fund Management is intensifying, as Warshaw argues SFM’s sweeping document requests target competitor business records, mirroring the accusations SFM previously leveled against him.
NPR Accuses CPB of Pandering to Trump Over Satellite Funding
The fight for control of public radio’s distribution backbone has escalated into federal court, with NPR accusing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting of "a last-ditch attempt to carry out the President’s desire to defund NPR and thereby curry his favor."
Carr Floats FCC Auction for Licenses Without Public Interest Rules
In light of the FCC's Kimmel controversy, Chairman Brendan Carr used his monthly press conference following September’s Open Meeting to momentarily float the idea of an auction system that would let broadcasters pay to shed their public interest obligations.
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