Radio Steps Up During Texas Floods With Relief and Information
As deadly floods swept Texas Hill Country, radio pivoted from July 4th celebration to crisis response. Cox Media Group San Antonio Market Manager Mark Shecterle talked with Radio Ink about how local broadcasters rose to support impacted communities.
With Deadline Near, Senate Still Uncertain On CPB Rescissions
After advancing President Trump’s budget bill, Congress only has days to decide on a $1.1 billion clawback of previously approved funding for public broadcasting. The Senate could vote on the measure as early as next week, though the outcome is anything but certain.
Guthrie Vows to Revive AI Law Freeze Despite Senate Rejection
Despite a resounding defeat in the Senate, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) says he is not giving up efforts to prevent states from independently regulating artificial intelligence while Congress develops a federal framework.
Beyond the Logical Point of Conclusion
(Mike McVay) One of the smartest PDs I ever consulted had a penchant for going beyond the logical point of conclusion. That is the thinking that if something works well and is greatly accepted, then taking it up a notch or three would bring even more success.
The Future of Radio Smells (Even More) Like Coffee
(John Shomby) After last week's column, I was sent an interesting story about a Detroit TV station partnering with a local coffee company to open its own coffee shop in a heavily populated suburb of the city.
Student Broadcasters Invited to CBI Sportscasting Workshop
College Broadcasters Inc. will host its 2025 Student Sportscasting Workshop from July 22–24, with a strong focus on radio broadcasting and play-by-play fundamentals. The biennial virtual event is designed to prepare college students for careers in sports broadcasting.
Job Seekers Tune In: Radio Is Critical Channel for Top Recruitment
In a labor market defined by low unemployment and high competition for talent, new national research shows that AM/FM radio remains one of the most effective, yet often overlooked, tools for reaching the highest qualified job seekers.
July 4 Radio Ad Rankings Slow Down, Even As AM/FM Performs
Progressive has returned to the top of Media Monitors’ latest Spot Ten Radio rankings for the week of June 30 to July 6, narrowly reclaiming the No. 1 position it has held for the majority of 2025 from The Home Depot in a hot battle for Independence Day airwaves.
A 2025 Radio Halftime Report
(By NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt) As we reach the halfway mark of 2025, I’ve been reflecting on the momentum we’ve built – and the opportunities that lie ahead – for local radio broadcasters. We began the year with a clear message to Washington.
NAB Coalition Asks Carr To ‘Delete’ EAS Hardware-Only Mandate
One day before FCC Chairman Brendan Carr unveiled his "Build America" Agenda, the NAB and a coalition of major radio stakeholders met with his office to continue their campaign for the use of software-based Emergency Alert System encoders and decoders.
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