WRMJ Radiothon Brings in $12,872 for American Cancer Society
Farm Country 102.3 (WRMJ) brought its northwestern Illinois listeners together on April 28 for its 2025 Relay for Life of Mercer County Radiothon. The eight-hour live event raised almost $13,000, surpassing the station's goal to support cancer research and patient care.
Norsan Media Brings A Kaliente Debut To Greenville-Spartanburg
Norsan Media has expanded its presence in Upstate South Carolina with the launch of Kaliente 102.9 (WROQ-HD2), bringing a mix of Reggaeton, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and other contemporary Spanish-language genres to the Greenville-Spartanburg market.
Leaders Condemn Trump Attempt to Defund Public Broadcasting
Public media leaders and lawmakers are rebuking President Donald Trump’s executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to halt all federal funding to NPR and PBS, calling the move illegal and a direct threat to independent journalism.
Spanish Broadcasting System Returned to Net Profit in 2024
Spanish Broadcasting System reported a return to profitability in 2024, reversing a $40.7 million net loss from the prior year. The result marks a turning point in the efforts of Raúl Alarcón, who returned as the Hispanic broadcaster's President in February 2024.
Trump Signs Executive Order Ending Federal NPR Funding
Citing "outdated and unnecessary" government funding of news media and partisanship President Donald Trump signed an executive order late Thursday instructing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to halt all federal funding to NPR and PBS.
Nielsen: AQH Ratings Jumped 15% In Q1 After ‘3-Minute Rule’ Shift
With a full quarter of data now available under Nielsen’s new three-minute listening threshold, radio broadcasters have hard evidence to support a long-held belief: people listen to radio more often - and with more frequency - than previously captured.
After Streaming Setback, SiriusXM Targets Terrestrial Radio
After a failed push to compete with streaming services, SiriusXM is reshaping its strategy to directly target terrestrial radio listening. "We have a real opportunity here to take share from AM/FM with the right price points and packages," said CEO Jennifer Witz.
Rules of Engagement
(By Buzz Knight) Every day in radio is a battle. In an era of endless digital distractions, radio personalities and radio brands face the daunting challenge of capturing and holding the attention of listeners who have more choices than ever before.
FAQs: 3-Minute Rule Edition
(By Randy Lane) Three of the most common questions Jeff and I are asked by talent and management are regarding stop-sets, meeting with talent, and when to run features. But the hottest topic of discussion? It's all about Nielsen's new 3-minute rule.
CPB Awards $649K to Strengthen Local News in Appalachia
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has awarded a grant providing three years of additional funding to the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, a journalism collaboration spanning public radio and television across Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
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