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There's no denying that radio's commercial loads are way too long on most radio stations around the country. Executives -- and programmers -- have complained for years about how overloading hour after hour with unending stopsets is driving away listeners. And Pandora CEO Roger Lynch sees that as an opportunity.

On Wednesday Nielsen released details on three formats now that the January book is complete. The ratings firm says the Adult Contemporary format is still riding the momentum of the Holiday book, News/Talk stations continue to be strong, thanks to interest in the news of the day and Contemporary Hit Radio starts off with slightly less tune-in than last year.

Never has a generational divide been more striking than the one between today’s millennials and their older counterparts. Born into the digital age, the bright, young faces of today’s job market are often times “facing off” with another group of equally formidable challengers, a different — dare we say “older” — mindset sitting behind the hiring desk.

And the FCC wants them stamped out. Eric Evans in Yuma, Arizona, operating at 96.5-FM from his home, and Arthur Ware from Des Moines, Washington, operating at 88.3 from his business, are both given 10 days to shut down their illegal radio stations and explain to the government why they were doing so.

(By Ronald Robinson) Given all the generally accepted assertions of radio’s superior reach, along with the serious implications offered about the lack of efficiencies of digital advertising, radio practitioners could be forgiven when they demonstrate even a little confidence in some upcoming surge in radio’s fortunes.

The Hispanic consumer has emerged in recent years as one of the most vitally important for brands and businesses. Media companies are no different. A successful approach to welcoming — and keeping — U.S. Latinos through audio entertainment that is relevant and of high appeal can reap huge dividends for radio broadcasting companies.

According to Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Credit Analyst Philip Brendel, iHeart and its creditors are close to a restructuring deal, despite Liberty Media's last minute unsolicited bid to inject over $1 billion into the company. He calls the Liberty Media pitch to get involved a distraction.

The NAB says 678 radio stations might be affected by the television auction "repack," and Reps. Bill Flores (R-TX) and Gene Green (D-TX) are asking the House Appropriations Committee to include funds in the 2018 appropriations bill to reimburse radio stations for any "unintended and unavoidable" expenses incurred due to the “repack.”

(By Gabriel Barnes) 2018 is here! Whether you're a sales rep or in management, many of you have probably made a resolution to bring in more revenue at your respective stations. How do you go about doing that? My suggestion: follow the money.

The widow of a fallen officer from Locust Grove, Georgia, was surprised by local country radio station Kicks 101.5/Atlanta and Carl Black Buick in Kennesaw, when they presented her with a customized handicap accessible SUV for her family.