Radio Watches Closely as FTC Appeals Non-Compete Ban’s Halt
The Federal Trade Commission announced it will appeal a Texas federal court's decision blocking its non-compete ban from being implemented nationwide. In August, US District Judge Ada Brown ruled that the FTC lacked the authority for such a sweeping ban.
Automakers Spend Millions More in Q3 to Kill the AM Radio Act
Congress has just over two months to pass the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act and automakers haven't given up their lobbying on Capitol Hill to make sure they can remove access to free entertainment and life-saving information, according to Q3 disclosures.
Political Spending Boosts Radio’s 2024, But Digital Drives Future
The US broadcast station industry is projected to see a 9.3% increase in total advertising revenue, reaching $36.19 billion in 2024. While TV outperformed radio in the total results, AM/FM has a significant leg up that will likely become even more pronounced in 2025.
NAB Suggests Safer, Software-Driven Solution For EAS
The NAB continues to push a software-based solution for Emergency Alert System equipment, allowing broadcasters to replace physical encoder/decoder hardware with digital options. The suggestions build off the NAB's EAS stance submitted in late 2022.
Chief Audio Officers Spill How Radio Sellers Can Win Over Brands
A new report highlights key insights for radio sellers aiming to attract ad buyers and brands to AM/FM. The data comes from polls and discussions with Chief Audio Officers from frequent OTA radio and podcast advertisers such as DraftKings, BetterHelp, and Indeed.
AM/FM Has Overwhelming Reach To Voters In Battleground States
With two months until election day, both political parties are ramping up ad spend on national and state levels. With ten major battleground states predicted to decide who our next president is, there's currently one clear winner in all of them: radio.
NFL Radio Broadcasts Prove Potent To Reach Young Fans
As kickoff nears, Nielsen analysis reveals that radio still has a massive reach to football fans across America. This coverage not only includes every game from the first kickoff to the Super Bowl but also features pre- and post-game programming.
FCC Delays The Return of Contentious Employee Data Collection
It's been half a year since the FCC voted to bring back Form 395-B, which collects employee data on race, ethnicity, and gender, after being inactive for two decades. Now the start date for the controversial practice has been halted on a technicality.
MBA Head Wendy Paulson Takes To The Air To Champion AM Act
Minnesota Broadcasters Association President Wendy Paulson returned to her AM roots this week to push for the band's future. Paulson made an appearance on WCCO, where she previously served as Program Director, to promote the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act.
Borrell: Local Advertisers Trying ‘Something New’ Are Trying Radio
As companies navigate uncertain terrain in the local advertising landscape, Borrell Associates reports that many local advertisers who want to try something new, are trying radio. Why? It comes down to how radio sellers are some of the best in all of media.
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