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The Federal Trade Commission has officially ended its effort to enact a nationwide ban on non-compete agreements, marking the death of one of the Biden administration’s most ambitious labor initiatives and ensuring the continuation of the practice for radio talent.

While national headlines dwell on media despair and disruption, local radio operators are writing a different story. Across small towns and regional markets, independent broadcasters are proving that algorithms can't beat community, as Radio Ink explores.

With more than half of US adults listening to podcasts monthly for the first time, a new study is showing the medium's overlap with radio, though radio-centric apps are a long way away from being the primary destination for those seeking out on-demand audio.

(Loyd Ford) I ask people all the time if they know the saying “There are 9 ways to skin a cat.” Everyone says yes. Then I say, “There are not really only 9 ways – there are 9,000,000 ways.” Always be willing to consider new creativity in solving problems.

(Steve Allan)While the radio industry's focus on the three-minute reporting rule has drifted to the back burner, it is still worth looking at how the change affected listening levels. Expanding on my recent talk with Mike McVay and Cameron Coats, let's compare Q2 2025 with Q2 2024.

Audacy’s SportsRadio 94WIP and the Philadelphia Eagles raised a record-breaking $610,000 during the annual Eagles Radiothon, benefiting the Eagles Autism Foundation. The multi-day event featured live broadcasts across the station’s lineup.

The appointment results in the departure of Phil Becker, who had been Alpha's top programming executive. Becker left the company late last week. “Keith’s programming expertise and leadership have been a major contributor to Connoisseur’s growth and success,” said Jeff Warshaw, CEO of Connoisseur Media.

(Randy Lane) You won't see them on TV. You won't read about them on the cover of tabloids. The Hathors are not a household name. But if you know their story, they can teach you a lot more about how to capture attention than any other family.

It's football time again, and radio is once again giving fans access to every marquee matchup of the 2025 season, as Cumulus Media's Westwood One is once again the NFL’s official network audio partner for the 39th consecutive season.

As the new NFL season begins, the NAB is entering a new season of its own in its push to overhaul radio and TV ownership regulations. On Thursday, the organization launched the next phase of its public awareness campaign, warning about the loss of free live sports.