Judge Strips SoundExchange of Legal Power to Enforce Royalties
A federal court has dismissed SoundExchange's $150 million lawsuit against SiriusXM, throwing a major wrench into how royalty compliance is enforced across the audio industry, stripping the royalty collector of its ability to sue over alleged underpayments.
Take One More Step
(Buzz Knight) Imagine you have a third-quarter sales project that is enjoying huge success. By the halfway point, August 15, you have exceeded the budget goal. You have multiple weeks to crush the numbers even further. Do you call it a day or keep going?
Turning the Threat Into a Tool
(Randy Lane) AI isn’t just changing the way we prep, produce, and perform on the air - it's changing the way we live. The best radio shows don’t ignore it. They’re learning to work with it. We’re coaching talent and teams across the country to use AI as a creative partner.
Were You Seen At BFOA’s Austin Media Mixer?
The Broadcasters Foundation of America hosted its first-ever Media Mixer in Texas last night in Austin, bringing together on-air talent, executives, and peers for an evening of connection and community to raise awareness for the foundation's mission.
Audacy Expands Miami Sports Station WQAM to FM
Audacy Miami is bringing 560 WQAM to the FM dial with the launch of a 100,000-watt FM simulcast on 104.3 FM. The station will now broadcast across South Florida on both signals, with the station’s call letters transitioning to WQAM-FM, pending FCC approval.
Meet The 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists
The NAB has announced the finalists for the 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, honoring excellence across all facets of radio at a special dinner ceremony on October 21 at The Edison Ballroom in New York City, held the evening before NAB Show New York begins.
Shondaland Closes Podcast Division in Latest Industry Pullback
Shondaland has reportedly dissolved its podcast division, marking the end of a five-year run that helped expand the company’s storytelling footprint beyond television. The closure resulted in layoffs and leaves the production company's deal with iHeartMedia in question.
FCC Advances EAS Reform, DIRS Update, Broadcast Rule Repeal
As expected, the FCC advanced several items impacting broadcasters at its August Open Meeting, including reform of the Emergency Alert System, modernization of the Disaster Information Reporting System, and the elimination of nearly 100 broadcast rules.
Forgy on Saga’s Q2 and Future: ‘We Have to Sell Our Way Out’
Speed is the name of the game at Saga Communications, says CEO Chris Forgy. While he reported a 5% year-over-year revenue decline in the second quarter of 2025, he emphasized that the company refuses to stand still.
Chicago’s Score Breaks Fundraising Record for Brain Cancer
Audacy’s 670 The Score (WSCR-AM) teamed up with the Chicago Cubs for the second Cubs for a Cure radiothon, raising more than $750,000 for BrainUp, a nonprofit focused on brain cancer awareness and research - marking the station's largest fundraiser in its history.
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