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LeGeyt: Outdated FCC Ownership Rules Put Local Radio at Risk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.
Meruelo Media CEO Otto Padron To Step Down
Otto Padron has announced his resignation as President and CEO of Meruelo Media, effective at the end of February. His position will be filled by Tomas Trujillo, Meruelo Media's current Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations.
Legislators Speak Up: AM Radio Must Stay in American Vehicles
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act has quickly regained momentum in the 119th Congress and lawmakers are speaking up on the bill's behalf. With half of the Senate already co-sponsoring the legislation, supporters argue that radio is a critical emergency tool.
COVID Fueled Mistrust in News Media, But Radio Still Fares Well
Five years after the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, we're starting to see how that event has accelerated mistrust toward traditional news outlets. A new Pew Research Center study found 54% of Americans believe the media exaggerated COVID risks.
CBO: AM Radio Mandate Costs Still Minimal For Automakers
The Congressional Budget Office released its cost estimate for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025. As automakers still claim that adding electromagnetic shielding to preserve AM reception would come at a crippling cost, the CBO disagrees for the third time.
US Legislators Push Back Against New Fees on Local Radio
Congress is marking World Radio Day in a particularly meaningful way: a bipartisan group of 114 US House members has reintroduced the Local Radio Freedom Act, a resolution opposing the imposition of new performance fees, royalties, or taxes on local radio stations.
Gomez Condemns FCC ‘Weaponization’ of Broadcast Licensing
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez again had stern words for her Republican colleagues during her keynote address at the 2025 State of the Net conference, discussing the perceived use of government influence to force media conformity to political narratives.
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