AM Radio Mandate Would Cost Automakers Little, Says CBO Again
The Congressional Budget Office has released its latest cost estimate for the US House version of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, finding once again that mandating AM radio access in new passenger vehicles would impose only minimal costs on automakers.
Radio’s Reputation Problem Is Costing Advertisers, Nielsen Says
Nielsen’s latest Audio Today report makes a pointed case that AM/FM radio is still delivering strong advertiser results, even as marketers continue to underrate it, setting up a wider question about how long perception can keep outrunning the data.
Markey Wants Carr Out Over FCC ‘Threats’ Tied to Iran Coverage
US Senator Ed Markey is calling on Brendan Carr to resign after accusing the FCC Chairman of threats to revoke broadcasters’ licenses over the US conflict with Iran unless they functioned as “state media,” which Markey called an “extraordinary abuse” of authority.
SBS Misses Debt Deadline, In Creditor Standstill After Default
The company disclosed more than six months ago that meeting the deadline was unlikely; now, Spanish Broadcasting System is operating under a 30-day creditor standstill after failing to repay $310 million in debt, which came due on March 1.
Infinite Dial 2026: Radio’s Biggest Audience Is Going Digital
AM/FM remains the undisputed king of in-car audio in 2026, but the kingdom is facing the fastest digital challenge it has ever seen. That is the central takeaway for radio broadcasters from Edison Research's annual Infinite Dial study, released on Thursday.
Cumulus-Nielsen Fight Goes Dark as Bankruptcy Stay Takes Hold
One of the most consequential legal battles in recent radio history is now on ice, and when, or if, it ever resumes is far from certain. A federal judge has stayed the entire Cumulus Media antitrust lawsuit against Nielsen following Cumulus' filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
New Data Confirms Radio’s Strong Grip on American Audio Habits
As streaming options multiply and podcasts challenge the medium on new fronts, traditional radio still isn't going anywhere. AM/FM's weekly reach remains "stable and dominant," per new research from FMR/Eastlan National Radio Listening Survey.
Kyle Petty on Country Radio: ‘I’m Like a Kid in a Candy Store’
NASCAR legend Kyle Petty grew up on two things: racing and Country music — and now he's bringing both worlds together. We caught up with Kyle ahead of his appearance at the Full Throttle Acoustic Social at CRS 2026 to talk Back Then Again.
Cumulus Media To Go Private, Flush Board Upon Chapter 11 Exit
Cumulus Media's days as a publicly traded broadcaster are at an end. The company's prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan lays out a reorganization that wipes out current shareholders entirely, sees an entirely new board, and could lead to new executive leaders.
Cumulus Media Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
On Thursday morning, Cumulus Media filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, as the broadcaster entered into a prepackaged restructuring support agreement to eliminate roughly $600 million in debt between its more than 400 AM/FM stations and Westwood One network.
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