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representing minority communities has formally called on the FCC to update its broadcast ownership rules, warning that outdated regulations could jeopardize the future of local radio against unregulated threats from Big Tech.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.
NAB Presses FCC to Clean Up Outdated Digital Infrastructure
In response to an FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modernize broadcast rules from before the "Delete, Delete, Delete" era, the NAB is urging the Commission to clean up its website, which is "replete with obsolete material, broken links, and... difficult to navigate."
Study: Radio Ads Double the Impact of Social Media Advertising
How much power does a social media ad have? A lot more with radio behind it, according to a new study by iHeartMedia's Critical Mass Insights, revealing how radio advertising significantly influences consumer behavior across digital and in-person platforms.
Lessons From Legends
(By Mike McVay) This past week, the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation named the honorees for the 2025 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony. There is much to be learned from the radio crew among these Giants.
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