FCC Equal Time Fight Raises New Questions for Talk Radio
Will the FCC's ongoing equal time enforcement controversy spill over into talk radio? That was a pressing question at February's Open Meeting, where Chairman Brendan Carr and Commissioner Anna Gomez offered starkly different views on the agency's rule application.
Advertisers Cite Measurement, Not Cost, as Top Audio Obstacle
More than half of advertisers say the biggest barrier to spending more on digital audio isn’t cost or creative, it’s proving the return. The reason why reveals more about the state of modern ad measurement than it does about audio’s actual performance.
FOIA Lawsuit Presses FCC on DOGE Access and Ethics
A federal FOIA fight is escalating over DOGE’s activities inside the FCC, as plaintiffs seek discovery into ethics clearances, data access, and withheld communications involving Elon Musk–linked entities, datasets, and Chairman Brendan Carr’s contract-cutting initiative.
World Radio Day Highlights Radio’s Human Edge Over AI
World Radio Day celebrations across the globe are spotlighting radio’s enduring strength, human connection, and life-saving impact today, as broadcasters and global institutions underscore radio’s unmatched trust, empathy, and reliability in our new era of AI.
Urban One Avoids Nasdaq Delisting After Reverse Stock Split
After its reverse stock split in January, Urban One has formally resolved its Nasdaq compliance issue and updated key terms of its lending agreement, marking a period of financial stabilization for the Black-focused broadcast company.
Sports Radio Ads Outperform TV on Trust and Action, Data Shows
While marketers still funnel millions of ad dollars into high-profile sporting events on TV, savvy brands are finding real ROI on AM/FM. Analysis shows sports radio listeners aren't just fans; they're fanatics who reward brands aligned with their teams, in season and out.
Three New Studies Show Radio Reaches Travel’s Best Customers
With politics affecting the state of US tourism, the travel industry's ad strategy may contain a glaring mismatch: billions flow to platforms whose audiences look nothing like actual travelers, while radio, the medium delivering ideal customers, gets a fraction of the budget.
Trusty: Ownership Deregulation Will Boost Broadcast Competition
FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty is defending the agency's sweeping media ownership reforms, echoing the comments of many broadcasters that outdated regulations prevent stations from competing for ad revenue needed to reinvest in local communities.
NAB Putting Broadcast Front and Center at 2026 Las Vegas Show
With three years of Las Vegas Convention Center renovations now complete, the National Association of Broadcasters is placing broadcast programming at the center of the 2026 NAB Show, relocating the TV and Radio HQ to a high-visibility location on Central Hall floor.
3MQ at One: Nielsen Shows What Changed for PPM In 2025
It was one of radio's most anticipated changes of 2025; so what did Nielsen's 3-minute qualifier really do for measurement? Reveal larger audiences, revive a daypart, and deliver gains that recast inventory value for sellers and advertisers across PPM, per new data.
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