NAB: musicFIRST ‘Rent-Seeking’ Is Harming Local Radio
In a pointed new filing with the FCC, the National Association of Broadcasters accused the musicFIRST Coalition and Future of Music Coalition of engaging in “copy-paste advocacy” and “rent-seeking” to block deregulation for local radio operators.
Radio’s Leading Women Share Career-Shaping Lessons
On Monday, Radio Ink will unveil the Most Influential Women in Radio for 2025. Now, get a first look at the lessons they've learned on the power of risk-taking, the importance of resilience, the staying true to your own voice.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: The Heat Is On
(By Paige Nienaber) I’m writing this on a sunny Saturday in Minnesota where the temp is going to top out at 64, but with a promise of 80 (and tornadoes) on Monday. Summer heat is a promotional op. Get ready now to make the most of it. Get loud, get wet, and get very visible.
Avoiding S.O.S. With S.O.P.
(By Chris Stonick) S.O.P. stands for Standard Operating Procedure. When you have a plan that you know works, it’s pretty simple: follow it. It’s something that I used to be great at. And it’s something I need to be great at again...
Renew Group Offloads Final Cumulus Shares Amid Nasdaq Exit
Renew Group Private Ltd. has fully divested its stake in Cumulus Media, exiting just as the broadcaster prepares to leave the Nasdaq Global Market exchange. This comes one year and two months after Renew was poised for a hostile takeover of Cumulus.
Federal Court Halts Trump Move to Fire Three CPB Directors
A federal judge has temporarily blocked an effort by former President Donald Trump to remove three members of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s board, marking another legal victory for the CPB in its ongoing fight with the Trump administration.
NRG Media Wausau Raises $96K To Aid Wisconsin Veterans
Listeners of NRG Media’s four Wausau/Stevens Point stations turned out in full force during the Packers Tailgate Tour stop in Mosinee on April 11, raising more than $96,000 for Patriot K9s of Wisconsin, a nonprofit that provides service dogs at no cost to veterans.
Lotus Tucson Yanks Éxito, Cranks Hank On 93.3
Arizona Lotus Corp. has flipped its Spanish Adult Contemporary broadcast on 93.3 FM in Tucson to the Classic Country formatted HANK FM (KLPX-HD3). The format is already on the air in other Lotus markets, including Seattle, Reno, Boise, and Las Vegas.
Diverse Voices Advocate FCC Ownership Rule Changes for Radio
A coalition of national organizations representing minority communities has formally called on the FCC to update its broadcast ownership rules, warning that outdated regulations could jeopardize the future of local radio against unregulated threats from Big Tech.
Nueva Network Builds Latino Media Presence with Nueva.News
Nueva Network has announced the launch of Nueva.News, a digital news platform designed to provide media coverage tailored to US Latino audiences. The Spanish-language site covers politics, weather, economics, health, entertainment, and sports in real-time.
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