Norfolk’s FM99 Moves The Needle For The Red Cross
With the American Red Cross facing an emergency blood shortage this summer, FM99 (WNOR) and its listeners answered the call, drawing 589 units during the station's 39th Annual Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive, enough to potentially save 1,767 lives.
Brain Transplant: Vedantam’s Public Radio Program Moves to PRX
PRX is adding one of public radio's most recognizable science programs to its roster. Hidden Brain, the Shankar Vedantam-hosted show exploring human behavior, will move its broadcast distribution to PRX from NPR starting in October.
Brian Fisher Named President At MediaCo
MediaCo is restructuring its executive team, as the multicultural broadcast group elevates Brian Fisher from Chief Revenue Officer to President. The shakeup carries a second twist, with another C-Suite executive exiting seven months after signing a new contract.
Chachi, Seeman Lead Final Conclave’s Last Rockwell Honorees
The Conclave has revealed its Rockwell Recipients, with the final five set to be honored at The Last Conclave in Minneapolis, September 15–17.
NAFB Foundation Awards Scholarships to Future Ag Broadcasters
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting Foundation has awarded $47,500 in scholarships to six agriculture communications students. The 2026 class will be recognized at the NAFB Foundation Celebration Luncheon during the NAFB Convention in Kansas City.
Red Apple’s News Network Crosses the Atlantic With BLR Deal
Two months in, Red Apple Audio Networks' Worldwide News Network is living up to its name. The all-news operation has struck a radio distribution partnership with German syndicator BLR, offering English-language newscasts and breaking news alerts abroad.
Fletcher Ford Alters Syndication With Christian Rock Offering
He spent years building traffic and billing software for radio stations, but before that, Fletcher Ford had a real passion for Christian alternative rock. That fandom now has a home in ALTered, a new syndicated show blending interviews with new music discovery.
Audacy Strikes 42-Station Distribution Deal With SiriusXM
Dozens of Audacy's sports, news, and talk stations are heading to SiriusXM. The two companies have struck a new distribution deal bringing 42 stations from 29 markets to satellite radio nationwide, with 23 sports stations launching in time for football season.
New Audacy Data Shows Audio’s Back-to-School Advantage
Parents are shopping earlier, spending more on what their kids want, and increasingly tuning that behavior to something other than TV. A new Audacy report argues audio is where budget-strapped parents and trend-driven teens are actually spending attention.
Radio Groups Renew Ownership Push As TV Cap Vote Looms
Radio's push to loosen its ownership caps is picking up pace as the FCC moves toward eliminating a similar limit for television. New ex parte filings from Connoisseur Media and Beasley Media Group show broadcasters pressing FCC staff and a Commissioner.
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