I Can’t Believe They Got Promoted!
(Chris Stonick) Be in this industry long enough, and you’ve probably said that to yourself upon reading the news on LinkedIn or this trade. If you’re a manager (and being honest with yourself), you’ve probably even wondered to yourself, "Why on Earth did I promote them??"
KWXX Boosts Big Island Coverage, Adds Emergency Alerts in Kaʻū
New West Broadcasting has expanded its reach on Hawaiʻi's Big Island with the launch of a new broadcast booster for KWXX, bringing local programming and emergency alerting capabilities to the rural Kaʻū district through a partnership with the County of Hawaiʻi.
KBA’s Winkle To Lead Expert Legal Panel At Forecast 2026
Broadcasters are heading into 2026 facing a complex set of regulatory signals from the FCC. Chairman Brendan Carr is preparing to act on broadcast ownership modernization, compliance enforcement, and outdated practices - are you reading the signals right?
Saving Over-the-Air Radio
(Mike McVay) Over-the-air radio doesn’t need a miracle - it needs a mindset shift. To truly resurrect its place in the audio ecosystem, it must evolve from being just a broadcast medium to becoming a multi-platform content powerhouse.
You and Your (Online) Shadow
(John Shomby) As my friend Mike McVay reminded us last week, safety for talent is always a very real issue. The events of the past week were also a reminder of something we all too often forget: your online presence can cost you your job and, maybe even your career.
NABLF Announces Broadcast Leadership Training Class of 2026
The NAB Leadership Foundation has announced the Broadcast Leadership Training class of 2026, launching a new 10-month executive MBA-style program designed to prepare the next generation of broadcast executives.
FCC Extends Deadline for 2025 EEO Audit Responses
The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau has extended the deadline for stations selected in the 2025 Equal Employment Opportunity audit. About five percent of US radio and television stations were randomly selected for review in letters issued August 8.
Vice President Vance Hosts ‘Charlie Kirk Show’ From West Wing
Vice President JD Vance hosted a special edition of Salem Media's Charlie Kirk Show from the West Wing on Monday to honor Kirk, who was assassinated in Utah on September 10, alongside Conservative media figures and Trump administration leaders.
Advertiser Grows Reach 12X With NFL on AM/FM and Streaming
As television continues to get the bulk of football season ad spend from brands, a new case study from Cumulus Media and Westwood One is showing how one advertiser used audio NFL coverage on AM/FM and streaming to reach 23.8 million fans during the 2024 season.
Trump Renews Push To Scrap Quarterly Filings; Radio Takes Note
President Donald Trump is reviving his push to end quarterly earnings reports for US companies, a change that could reshape how many of radio’s largest publicly traded broadcasters report performance and communicate with investors.















