Nielsen: Cumulus’s Antitrust Suit Is About Money, Not Monopoly
Per Nielsen, Cumulus Media's antitrust lawsuit is meritless - just a price fight dressed up as litigation. In a court filing made October 27, the ratings giant insists Cumulus “'can easily avoid' irreparable harm by 'accepting [any] offer [Nielsen] has made.'”
iHeartMedia Named Audio Partner for 2026 Winter Olympics
iHeartMedia will again serve as NBCUniversal's exclusive audio partner for the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, to be held February 6–22, 2026. iHeart will deliver 24/7 play-by-play audio channels featuring NBCUniversal’s full linear coverage of the Games.
Local Radio Emerges as America’s Most Trusted News Source
As disinformation and social media fatigue reshape America's relationship with news, traditional news radio is experiencing a resurgence. According to a new report, local all-news stations now rank as the nation’s most trusted source for credible information.
ACS Gets $25,000 From Audacy’s WCBS With Race Taylor’s Help
Audacy New York’s WCBS 101.1 raised $25,000 for the American Cancer Society through participation in the Making Strides Walk at Jones Beach on Long Island. The station's effort was led by morning host Race Taylor and his group, Team Taylor.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Sora Winners
(Paige Nienaber) In 2025, social media videos are essential for backing up the regular imaging that we run for our promotions. They allow you to have some fun and not necessarily have to stick to the corporate-dictated appointment times and music positioning statements.
National Student Media Convention Concludes First Denver Event
The National Student Media Convention concluded in Denver after four days of workshops, networking, and awards recognizing student excellence in media. 70 sessions led by more than 45 media professionals covering topics for tomorrow's professional broadcasters.
SoCal Hard Rocker KNAC Gets A Resurrection on the I-15 Corridor
On Halloween night, California's iconic Metal station, KNAC, is coming back from the grave for a new era with Heftel Broadcasting. The identity is replacing Highway Rock across three signals serving more than 40,000 square miles of the Mojave Desert.
Carr Stands by NPR Investigations as Gomez Warns Of Overreach
While not offering much for radio broadcasters during the formal proceedings, the FCC’s October Open Meeting underscored a growing philosophical split inside the agency over the scope of its authority and the definition of “public interest” in modern broadcasting.
NPR: CPB Designed ‘Tailor-Made’ Plan to Cut Its Network Funding
NPR is pointing to “a veritable arsenal of smoking guns,” as it escalates its legal battle against the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in a new 49-page filing that suggests CPB leadership kowtowed to the White House Office of Management and Budget.
The Things That Keep Us Awake at Night
(Mike McVay) The lights are out. I find myself staring at the ceiling. So many things that enter my mind, as I think of the challenges that face us as an industry. Those thoughts are not rooted in panic, but rather concern for inaction.
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