Radio Stays ‘Stable and Dominant’ In FMR/Eastlan 2025 Report
The 2025 FMR Associates/Eastlan Ratings National Radio Listening Survey shows that radio remains a force to be reckoned with, with 85% of US adults aged 25-64 tuning in weekly. Radio’s audience has remained steady over the past three years.
Cruz and Markey Reintroduce AM Radio Act To Senate
Citing the role of radio in protecting the public during the LA wildfires, Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) have reintroduced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act in the 119th Congress to ensure automakers continue including AM at no extra charge.
Trump’s EV Executive Order May Change the AM Radio Narrative
On Inauguration Day, President Donald Trump signed an executive order revoking Biden-era electric vehicle targets, a move that could influence the ongoing debate over AM radio in vehicle dashboards
FCC Captures Radio’s Struggle Against Digital In Biennial Report
The FCC has released its biennial Communications Marketplace Report at a pivotal moment. With a new FCC Chair poised to take the reins in a few days, one main question remains: how will this data inform the future of radio under a new regulatory era?
Salem Media Sells CCM Portfolio, Cuts ‘Fish’ Format in $80M Deal
Salem Media Group has announced the $80 million sale of its remaining Contemporary Christian Music stations as part of a series of major financial and strategic transactions. The move brings the end of the broadcaster's CCM format, commonly recognized under the "Fish" moniker.
News Avoidance Hits Radio as Advertisers Navigate Risks
In the wake of the 2024 elections, radio news outlets are already worried about audience erosion - but a new study reveals that two areas of news coverage, in particular, could lead to active avoidance from a majority of Americans in the days ahead.
Audacy Files to Close Final Remaining Chapter 11 Case
Audacy has reached the final stage of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, filing a motion with the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas to officially close its last remaining case, involving Audacy Texas, LLC.
Cumulus Media Faces Nasdaq Delisting Risk Over Stock Price
Cumulus Media is the latest major radio broadcaster to run afoul of Nasdaq listing qualifications and be at risk of being delisted from the stock market. The company revealed it received a letter from Nasdaq on December 16 regarding non-compliance.
Radio Ink Talks Audio’s 2025 With AMA CEO Paul Kelly
Will 2025 be the year when radio's localism wins the hearts of advertisers? Will geo-targeting bring new life to local revenue? With so many questions about the new year across the industry, Radio Ink took the conversation to audio ad agency AMA's new CEO Paul Kelly.
Efforts to Protect AM Radio Stall as 118th Congress Nears End
After months of advocacy from broadcasters, legislators, and the public, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act has failed to gain inclusion in the final major legislation of the 118th Congress, the Continuing Resolution aimed at averting a government shutdown.
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