Rhode Island Public Media Considers Layoffs Amid CPB Shutdown
Employees of the recently merged Rhode Island public media organization behind The Public’s Radio and Rhode Island PBS are the latest under threat of job cuts following the removal of funding from and pending shutdown of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
FCC’s Anna Gomez Vows Legal Fight if Trump Attempts Removal
At the Technology Policy Institute’s Aspen Forum, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez issued a sharp warning about growing political pressure on the Commission from the Trump Administration and made it clear she’s prepared to fight back if removed from office.
Watch Now: Holiday Promo Ideas You Can Sell Today
If your station is pulling promotions out of a cornucopia the week before Thanksgiving, you're out of luck. The time to pitch and sell for the holidays is now, and the latest Radio Masters Sales Series webinar with Paige Nienaber can help you, on demand.
Women To Watch: Katie Carmichael; Z 94.5
(Charese Frugé) Katie Carmichael has built a career on grit, determination, and a passion for Country music. Today, she serves as Operations Manager, Program Director, and Morning Show Host at Z 94.5 (WBYZ) in Baxley, GA, South Georgia’s #1 Hit Kickin’ Country.
Beasley Drops Podcast Radio For Florida Alumni Radio In Tampa
Beasley Media Group is launching a new sports station designed for Florida fans and alumni, officially rebranding 1010 WJBR-AM as Florida Alumni Radio. The change marks the end of Beasley’s use of the Podcast Radio format in Tampa.
Philadelphia’s New 96.5, PSPCA Raise $21K for Pets
The New 96.5 (WTDY) in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania SPCA partnered for the inaugural “Bennett’s Buddies - Paws for a Cause.” The three-day adoption and fundraising campaign raised $21,000 and has helped 221 pets find forever homes.
Portland Trail Blazers Renew Radio Partnership With iHeartMedia
The Portland Trail Blazers and iHeartMedia Portland have signed a multi-year extension that keeps Rip City Radio 620 AM as the official flagship of the Trail Blazers Audio Network for game broadcasts, pre- and post-game coverage, and expanded year-round programming.
Mike McVay Named 2025 NAB National Radio Award Recipient
Using the occasion of National Radio Day, the NAB has announced that respected programmer, talent coach, and industry advocate Mike McVay has been named the 2025 recipient of the NAB National Radio Award.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Not Just For Kids
(Paige Nienaber) Going out to high school sporting events is not just a CHR teen promotion, as I learned during my formative years. Dan Seeman dispatched me in the station vehicle to idyllic Hutchinson, MN, a community out on the far fringes of the surveyed area.
Keep Your Friends Close…
(Chris Stonick) And your enemies closer. You know the line. That saying is often attributed to Sun Tzu, the ancient Chinese military strategist, and is found in his work, The Art of War. Sales is kind of a war. You need sound strategies, but I find myself disagreeing with Mr. Tzu on this.
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