Radio Regulatory Fees Dip Again as FCC Finalizes 2025 Schedule
As broadcasters continue to push for regulatory relief amid economic challenges, the FCC’s final FY 2025 fee schedule offers a measure of stability. This year's fees largely reflect two consecutive years of across-the-board reductions, while not quite as generous.
Timeline Emerges for Tribal Radio Grants After CPB Defunding
It was a handshake agreement that sealed the fate of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Now, more details are emerging about the $9.4 million in temporary federal support to Native American public radio stations organized by Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD).
What I Did This Past Summer
(Mike McVay) With Labor Day heralding the end of summer, I'd like to observe one of my favorite annual traditions that you may also remember from your elementary school days: the teacher's request for students to write an essay recapping the most recent summer.
Radio With Soul: What Secular Formats Can Learn From CCM
(John Shomby) I spend at least one day a workweek listening to Contemporary Christian radio for the entire day. The other four days, I listen to secular formats, and lately, I’ve found myself really looking forward to that one day a week I spend with CCM. Why? The talent.
Los Angeles Lakers Extend Spanish Radio Union With Lotus
The Los Angeles Lakers and Lotus Communications have announced the renewal of their radio rights agreement. Tu Liga Radio 1330 (KWKW-AM) will remain the team’s official Spanish-language radio flagship, preserving a partnership that began in 1999.
iHeart, Saquon Barkley Foundation Host Philly Backpack Giveaway
Ahead of the Super Bowl champion Eagles' return to the gridiron, iHeartMedia Philadelphia teamed up with the Michael Ann & Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation and Carpenters Union Local 158 to help local students start the school year prepared.
As Funding Cuts Hit, Two Alaska Public Radio Stations Get Lifeline
As public broadcasters navigate the fallout from federal funding cuts with significant job cuts, one organization is stepping in to help ensure that local voices and news coverage aren’t lost at two of Alaska's most remote public radio outlets.
A Handshake and A Hug in the Age of AI
(Deborah Parenti) “I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do.” Who said it: Benjamin Franklin, Lord Byron, or Albert Einstein? It’s actually HAL 9000, the infamous AI in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Supply Chain Outlook Puts Radio In Sweet Spot For Retailers
Heading into the holidays, retailers are nervous. Tariffs, port shifts, and tighter inventory strategies are pushing brands to order earlier, stock cautiously, and scramble to move product once it hits US shelves. For radio, that volatility is an opportunity.
Your Brand Speaks Louder Than Ratings
(Randy Lane) The most valuable asset you have as a talent isn’t your last Nielsen trend; it’s your brand. The most successful hosts extend their brand well beyond the studio. They launch podcasts, host live events, create businesses, and build personal platforms.
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The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
