Marconi Nominations Open; Ceremony Shifts to Standalone Gala
The NAB has opened the nomination period for the 2025 Marconi Radio Awards, as the annual ceremony is moving to a special gala dinner held in advance of NAB Show New York this October, marking a shift outside of the annual conference at the Javits Center.
Tariff Fears, Ad Slowdown Push Cumulus Q1 Loss Past $32M
Tariffs, The Daily Wire, and digital were repeated points in Cumulus Media's Q1 2025 earnings report, which saw the broadcaster's net loss rise to $32.4 million for the quarter - more than doubling the $14.2 million loss posted in Q1 2024.
Take 30 Minutes To Shore Up Your Recession Revenue Defenses
Account Executives, Sales Managers, and market leaders: you're invited to Hire Ground: Selling Radio for Recession Recruitment, the next installment of Radio Ink’s Radio Masters Sales Series - sponsored by Marketron - at 12p ET
Women To Watch: Karen Dalessandro; 100.7 KSLX, Phoenix
(By Charese Fruge) Karen Dalessandro is PM Drive Host for Hubbard Radio’s 100.7 KSLX in Phoenix. She started in radio doing Nights in Lansing at WILS in 1981. Two years later, she was “hot rockin’ and flame throwin” at WHYT in Detroit.
Permanent DST Vote Disliked By Many In AM Faces Recount
Following its Wednesday vote on FCC nominee Olivia Trusty, the Senate Commerce Committee voted to advance a piece of legislation divisive to many broadcasters. But opponents of the proposed change get a reprieve, thanks to a technicality.
Edison: Radio Is Still Key in Women’s Music Listening Routines
If music is "medicine" for women, as new research from Edison Research claims, then radio must be the pharmacist. Data reveals how deeply music - especially via AM/FM - mixes with women’s routines, relationships, and emotional wellbeing in the United States.
2025 Radio Hall of Fame Nominees Include Music and Talk Icons
A legendary NYC Hip-Hop personality, a longtime West Coast AM talk duo, and a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer are just three among this year's 24 nominees for the Radio Hall of Fame, featuring a wide range of personalities across genres and generations.
$12 Million Restored to Radio Free Europe After Court Ruling
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to provide $12 million in funding previously allocated by Congress for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, rejecting the administration’s argument that it could unilaterally revoke funding.
CRS Addresses ‘The C Word’ In New 360 Webinar
After the success of the session "Culture: The C Word You Should Say" at CRS 2025, Country Radio Seminar has released a new installment of its ongoing CRS360 webinar series expanding the conversation around building effective workplace culture in radio.
Trusty FCC Nomination Clears Committee; Dems Demand Balance
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is another step closer to having a Republican majority at the Commission, but a speed bump could lie ahead. As expected, the Senate Commerce Committee advanced the nomination of Olivia Trusty to the FCC in a Wednesday session.















