Christian Broadcasters Call on Lawmakers to Protect AM Radio
As the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act continues to garner widespread support, the CEO of the largest Catholic radio network in the United States is urging congressional leaders to recognize the essential role of AM radio in both public safety and religious broadcasting.
FCC Officially Opens Door to Mass Broadcast Deregulation
As previewed by Commissioner Nathan Simington at the NAB State Leadership Conference, the FCC is opening the floodgates to mass deregulation of the broadcasting industry under the mantra of "Delete, Delete, Delete."
State Broadcasters Rally on Capitol Hill to Defend Local Radio
Broadcasters from across the country convened in Washington, D.C., last week for the annual NAB State Leadership Conference, advocating for key legislative and regulatory issues. Here's what they tell Radio Ink about their experiences:
Democrats Push Back Against FCC ‘Weaponization’ with New Bill
A group of Democratic lawmakers, spurred on by perceived "weaponization" of the FCC under Chairman Brendan Carr, have proposed legislation to prevent the Commission from revoking broadcast licenses or taking punitive actions based on a broadcaster's viewpoints.
Audacy Lays Off Hundreds In Major Post-Bankruptcy Cuts
As many as 300 Audacy employees have been laid off today as the broadcaster makes its first large-scale, post-bankruptcy RIF. The staff cuts range from local to national and appear to affect all departments, touching on-air, traffic, sales, and management roles.
Advertisers React to Nielsen’s Radio Measurement Changes
As radio moves to figure out advertisers' perceptions of the medium, the RAB went straight to the source during its latest webinar. RAB CEO Mike Hulvey hosted a panel of marketing executives to ascertain strategies for increasing advertiser confidence in AM/FM.
FCC Puts iHeart Under The Artist Performance ‘Payola’ Microscope
The FCC is turning its gaze to iHeartMedia about whether the radio industry's artist performance policies comply with federal payola regulations. Specifically, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr requested detailed information concerning the iHeartCountry Festival 2025.
Raúl Brindis’ Return to Houston Radio Rocked by Tower Attack
In December, Spanish Broadcast System launched La Ley 92.1 in Houston, following its $7.5 million acquisition from Urban One. Now the station is claiming its tower was sabotaged in an attack one day before the debut of morning host Raúl Brindis.
Radio Personalities Are Make or Break Factor for Country Fans
This year's CRS research presentation provided fresh insights into how Country music fans discover new music, engage with radio, and perceive the genre's evolution. As always, honesty and humanity remain key drivers for what attracts listeners to the format.
LeGeyt: Outdated FCC Ownership Rules Put Local Radio at Risk
“For years, the FCC has treated TV and radio broadcasting as though it exists in isolation," said NAB President Curtis LeGeyt during an impassioned address urging the FCC to modernize its longstanding broadcast ownership rules.
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