Kim Komando to Host 2025 Radio Hall of Fame Induction
The Museum of Broadcast Communications announces Kim Komando as Master of Ceremonies for the 2025 Radio Hall of Fame induction. Komando was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2021.
Federal Court Rejects SiriusXM Bid To Dismiss Hidden Fee Case
SiriusXM’s pricing practices are facing fresh scrutiny after a federal judge refused to throw out a class action accusing the broadcaster of hiding a 21.4% “US Music Royalty Fee” from subscribers, keeping the company on the hook for alleged deceptive pricing.
Women to Watch: Kaitlin Reager, iHeartMedia Nashville
(Charese Frugé) Kaitlin Reager serves as both On-Air Personality and Director of Promotions & Marketing for iHeartMedia Nashville, hosting weekends on 107.5 The River in Nashville while also hosting afternoons on 94.1 ZBQ in Tuscaloosa.
BFOA Seeks Year-End Support for Colleagues in Need
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has launched its annual Year-End Giving Campaign, calling on radio and television professionals to contribute tax-deductible personal and corporate donations to support colleagues facing financial hardship.
iHeart Cleveland, Rock Entertainment Team For SportsRadio 99.1
Rock Entertainment Group and iHeartMedia Cleveland have formed a new broadcast partnership that expands radio coverage of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Monsters, and Cleveland Charge with a new station devoted entirely to Cleveland sports.
Forecast 2026 to Explore the Battle for Media’s Throne
The question of who will rule the attention economy is no longer rhetorical; it’s existential. That’s the premise behind Watch the Throne: What Content Reigns in a New Media Kingdom? at Forecast 2026, taking place on November 12 at the Harvard Club of NYC.
SonicTrek.ai Launches AI Syndication Platform With Futuri
SonicTrek.ai announces the launch of an AI-driven audio syndication platform in partnership with Futuri Media. The company introduces localized, 24/7 formats using Futuri’s AI technology, voice talent, curated music, and writing for multiple markets.
NPR’s Bowman Speaks Out Against Pentagon Press Policy
In a rebuke of the Defense Department, NPR National Security Correspondent Tom Bowman has surrendered his Pentagon press credentials after nearly three decades, joining the network’s refusal to sign a controversial new press access policy.
Edison Research Acquired By Political Polling Firm
A major shift in the media research world is underway as SSRS, a market and survey research firm based outside Philadelphia, has acquired Edison Research, the firm best known in radio circles for its venerated Infinite Dial and Share of Ear reports.
Too Many Menus, Too Little Music: In-Car Media Confusion Rising
In the connected car, the battle for attention isn't between stations; it’s between systems. A newly released Automotive Infotainment Report provides a comprehensive overview of how drivers interact with in-car media, highlighting opportunities and urgency for radio.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
