Young GOP Insider Gavin Wax Could Replace Simington at FCC
The FCC could be on the cusp of a historic nomination. As Commissioner Nathan Simington departs the agency, Simington's 31-year-old Chief of Staff Gavin Wax is reportedly under serious consideration from President Donald Trump as his replacement.
FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington Announces Sudden Exit
FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington has formally announced that he will step down from his role at the end of this week, concluding a tenure that began with his appointment by President Donald Trump during Trump’s first term.
Past Commissioners Warn of Trump FCC’s Threat To Broadcasters
A bipartisan group of five former FCC Commissioners is the latest to publicly raise concerns about White House influence within the Commission's operation under Chairman Brendan Carr, citing decades of precedent and a potential First Amendment violation.
Mental Health Matters: How 1010 WINS Built a Resilient Culture
From 9/11 to COVID-19, 1010 WINS has faced some of New York's hardest moments. Audacy NYC VP of News Ben Mevorach talks in-depth with Radio Ink how that shaped a newsroom focused on mental health.
Jeff Warshaw Sues Soros Over Alleged CEO Snub in Audacy Deal
Fresh off a blockbuster deal to acquire Alpha Media, Jeff Warshaw reveals he believed he was in line to become the next CEO of Audacy. Instead, the Connoisseur Media CEO is now suing Soros Fund Management, alleging they cut him out of the deal he helped orchestrate.
FCC’s Gomez Sounds Alarm on Press Freedom, Own Job Threat
"If I get fired, it isn’t because I didn’t do my job - it’s because I insisted on doing it.” That statement from an increasingly bold Anna Gomez, as the FCC Commissioner took a fiery, no-holds-barred stance on the Commission's recent actions at a Los Angeles town hall.
‘Blatant Retaliation’: NPR Sues Trump Over Order to Cut Funding
“It is not always obvious when the government has acted with a retaliatory purpose in violation of the First Amendment, 'But this wolf comes as a wolf.'” Those words from NPR and three member stations in a sweeping federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump.
FCC Power Shift Underway As Starks Bids Formal Farewell
FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks used Thursday’s open meeting to officially announce his resignation, marking the end of a nearly six-year tenure as the agency’s senior Democratic member. The move officially opens a GOP majority under Chairman Brendan Carr
Study: 91% of Drivers Rely on Local Radio for Breaking News
As dashboards become increasingly digital, a new wave of research from Audacy’s Connected Car Study underscores the importance of the legislative efforts to keep radio in vehicles, showing just how central radio still is for real-time, trusted information.
Nielsen: As Marketers Chase Performance Media, Radio Delivers
Despite the continued command of digital advertising, Nielsen’s 2025 Annual Marketing Report reveals a market recalibration, with radio emerging as a key beneficiary as the global survey of 1,400 senior marketers highlights widespread budget tightening.
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