Trump Orders HHS, FDA to Enforce Stricter Rules on Pharma Ads
President Donald Trump is getting directly involved in the push against direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising, which could signal large-scale changes to one of radio’s fastest-growing ad categories, stopping just short of a total ban on the vertical.
Radio Still #1 In-Car as Tech Tries To Reshape Dashboard
Updated Q2 2025 Share of Ear data from Edison Research finds AM/FM radio holding the steering wheel in the battle for in-car audio, even as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are attempting to force a lane shift for American consumers.
25th Annual Power of Urban Radio Forum Set for October in DC
The 25th Annual Power of Urban Radio Forum will take place on October 16. The event has taken place at the USBC Headquarters in Washington, DC. Hosted by Kizart Media Partners, the forum aims to connect brands with the $1.5 trillion Black consumer market.
Wagon Wheel’s WIKI Named Hanover College Athletics Flagship
Wagon Wheel Broadcasting and Hanover College Athletics have announced a partnership making Madison, IN's 95.3 WIKI the flagship radio station of Panther Athletics, carrying select football and basketball games for regional fans for the 2025-2026 season.
FBI Manhunt Ongoing for Charlie Kirk Killer As Security Fears Grow
The Utah Department of Public Safety confirmed that a suspect in the killing of Conservative Talk host Charlie Kirk has not been identified and remains at large. Officials say more than 3,000 people attended the outdoor debate at Utah Valley University.
President Trump Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Charlie Kirk
President Donald Trump has ordered all US flags flown at half-staff through September 14 to honor Charlie Kirk, following the broadcaster’s death after being shot at Utah Valley University. His death has also sparked a reaction from other government officials.
Salem Media Mourns Death of Charlie Kirk; ‘Vile Act of Violence’
Salem Media Group is mourning the death of its syndicated host Charlie Kirk, who was killed in a shooting at Utah Valley University. The company called him a “fearless defender of truth” whose work was central to its mission of advancing Christian Conservative values.
Virginia FM Claims New Clash Over Translator Interference
Lakes Media CEO Tom Birch says his station, US 98.3 (WLUS), which serves Virginia and North Carolina, is once again facing harmful interference from another broadcaster - this time from Raleigh operator Don Curtis and his First State Communications.
Dallas Cowboys Bring the Game to iHeartMedia Austin
The Dallas Cowboys and iHeartMedia Austin have announced a new broadcast partnership. Starting this season, every Cowboys game will air live on 98.1 KVET, with full pregame and postgame shows also included. Fans can stream all coverage through the free iHeartRadio app.
Milwaukee Radio Alliance Calls It Quits, Selling Froggy and Fonz
The Milwaukee Radio Alliance is no more, following back-to-back station sales that close the book on its local radio portfolio. The group, led by acting Times-Shamrock Communications CEO Diane Sutter, is divesting its last AM signal to a buyer keen on regional expansion.















