Global Media Use May Dip in ’25; First Decline Since ’09 Recession
For the first time since the Great Recession, global media consumption is poised to fall under the combined strain of digital saturation, tightening wallets, and a calendar year lacking global spectacles - signaling what may be the beginning of a new era for radio.
Techsurvey 2025: Personalities and Localism are Radio’s Lifelines
"AM and FM radio is, at best, treading water," might not be the prognosis broadcasters want, but it is the one they got from the anticipated 21st outing of Jacobs Media's annual study of the evolving media habits of radio's most dedicated users.
NAB Submits Sweeping Broadcast Deregulation Blueprint To FCC
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr asked for ideas to cut outdated broadcast regulations - and the NAB has now given him plenty to work with. In an 80-page filing backed by a 60-page appendix, the NAB delivered a sweeping blueprint for deregulation.
NAB, SoundExchange Strike Royalty Compromise as Rates Climb
Commercial broadcasters preparing for higher streaming royalty costs in 2026 may find some relief in a newly proposed settlement between the NAB and SoundExchange. The two sides have reached an early, out-of-court agreement on statutory webcasting rates
No More Off-Years: Radio Needs Ad Urgency Ahead Of Midterms
With 435 House seats, 33 Senate races, 38 governorships, and 90 state legislatures in play, 2026 promises a hyper-competitive political landscape - and radio must move quickly if it wants a bigger slice of the ad spend, says Silver Oak Political President Steve Passwaiter.
Ad-Supported Audio Bests Ad-Free Listening In Latest Edison Data
Despite the rise of paid streaming services offering ad-free experiences, Americans continue to spend the majority of their audio time with ad-supported platforms, according to new data from Edison Research’s Share of Ear study for Q1 2025.
LeGeyt Unveils NAB’s Congressional Game Plan At Town Hall
NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt outlined the broadcasting industry's legislative agenda for the 119th Congress during a town hall at NAB Show 2025, while also announcing the launch of a new website designed to support broadcaster advocacy efforts.
NAB Show Opens With Focus on Local Radio Strength and Growth
The 2025 NAB Show opened with an acute emphasis on the strength of local broadcasters as main street radio leaders gathered for the Small and Medium Market Radio Forum in Las Vegas, with an opening address from NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt.
Local Radio Holds Top 5 Spot in $171B US Ad Market, Says BIA
Local radio continues to hold its place as the fifth-largest advertising medium in the $171 billion local ad marketplace. BIA Advisory Services' new forecast projects total local radio advertising revenue, including over-the-air and digital dollars, to hit $12.3 billion in 2025.
Countdown to NAB Show 2025: Benztown’s Dave ‘Chachi’ Denes
Ahead of NAB Show 2025, Radio Ink caught up with Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes to talk AI in production, tech trends to watch on the show floor, and how this year’s event is setting the stage for radio’s future.
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