Global One Media Stations Face Liquidation After Bankruptcy
A small-market radio group operating in Nevada and New Mexico has collapsed into liquidation as Global One Media enters Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. FCC filings confirm that all broadcast assets have been placed in the hands of a court-appointed trustee.
Christian Foundation To Acquire Salem Media, Take It Private
WaterStone, a Christian philanthropic foundation, is taking Salem Media Group private in a deal that will remove one of America's largest Christian and conservative broadcasters from public markets after more than five decades.
Spokane Gets Locally Owned News/Talk With News Radio KBNW
Washington State Association of Broadcasters President and CEO Keith Shipman is putting his money where his mission is, teaming with Roger Nelson to co-launch News Radio KBNW, a locally owned News/Talk simulcast on KBNW-FM and KSBN-AM in Spokane.
Embracing Digital
(Mike McVay) On average, my travels put me in a radio station every other week. What appears to be consistent, despite market size, is the erosion of the value of AQH and the lack of consensus on how radio stations are approaching the use and offering of digital media.
For Radio Geeks Only
(John Shomby) A random Facebook post led me to a YouTube podcast called For the Record. It’s hosted by two old friends and industry vets: longtime radio programmer and air personality Dave Sholin and former major-label exec Ric Bisceglia. Their guest? Scott Shannon.
Can Radio Replace A Billboard? New Research Says Yes
When outdoor advertising inventory runs dry, can radio fill the gap? New analysis from Cumulus Media and Westwood One's Audio Active Group makes a data-driven case that it can, reaching the same audiences at the same locations with a screen to match.
Radio Training Network Picks Up Three Cumulus Stations
On Sunday night, Cumulus Media quietly tipped its hand with a press release about two Atlanta stations, revealing a much larger filing confirming the company is selling three broadcast assets across the Deep South to Radio Training Network for $2.45 million.
Spanish Broadcasting System Formally Files for Bankruptcy
Spanish Broadcasting System has followed through on the path it announced in April, filing a prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition Monday in US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware as it moves to restructure its balance sheet.
FCC Sets A Date For The First FM Auction Since 2021
For the first time in half a decade, the FCC is opening the door to new FM radio station ownership with hundreds of vacant FM channels to hit the auction block. The agency has announced plans to auction 132 FM construction permits beginning in February.
Townsquare Media Digital Revenue Hit New Heights in Q1
Townsquare Media's digital divisions generated 59% of net revenue in the first quarter of 2026. As CEO Bill Wilson puts it, "By now, it should be very clear that Townsquare has transformed from a legacy broadcast company into a digital-first local media company."
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