Cruz: ‘We Will Put the AM Radio Act on President Trump’s Desk’
When it comes to passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, "My confidence level is markedly high," said US Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) to more than 500 local broadcasters gathered in Washington, DC, on Tuesday for the 2025 NAB State Leadership Conference.
FCC’s Simington Says Days of Deregulation Are Ahead For Radio
"Should we expect broadcast deregulation? I think it's absolutely clear that we will." Those words from FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington caused a stir at the 2025 NAB State Leadership Conference as radio and TV operators seek freedom to take on Big Tech.
LeGeyt: Local Broadcasters ‘Are Our Competitive Advantage’
NAB President Curtis LeGeyt delivered a rousing address to begin the NAB State Leadership Conference, setting the tone for pivotal lobbying efforts, focusing on AM radio preservation, FCC ownership rule modernization, and broadcasters' fight against Big Tech.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Street School
(By Paige Nienaber) In 1998, Jerry Clifton, Rick Thomas, and I launched [email protected] in Phoenix. One of the immediate holes in the competition's armor was that they were non-existent on the streets. If they weren’t paid - like a remote - they weren’t there.
San Francisco Giants Games Find New Central Valley Radio Home
Cumulus Media's Sports Radio 970 AM (KESP-AM) in Modesto-Stockton, will serve as the new Central Valley radio broadcast home for the San Francisco Giants. The station will air live play-by-play coverage of all Giants games starting March 27.
Senators Act to Shield AM/FM from New Performance Royalties
As local broadcasters advocate for radio on Capitol Hill this week, they can celebrate another hopeful step toward protecting AM/FM from new performance fees....
NAB Crowns 2025 Crystal Radio Award Winners In DC
During its State Leadership Conference, the NAB honored the 2025 Crystal Radio Award winners. Selected from the 50 finalists, the ten winning stations assisted their communities in causes ranging from hurricane relief to Toys for Tots to mental health.
Weekends Get A Win Under Nielsen’s ‘3-Minute Rule’
Fresh insights from Nielsen's January PPM ratings highlight an unexpected initial winner in AM/FM radio listening trends. While drive-time listening growth was widely anticipated, the real surprise comes from weekends - a notoriously unloved daypart for sales.
OUT NOW: Meet Radio’s African American Future Leaders
This March, Radio Ink Magazine spotlights African American Future Leaders, KJLH's Karen Slade, and shares sales strategies, AI tools, and expert advice for radio professionals.
Great Expectations
(By Mike McVay) It hit the news that there could soon be a move to grant baseball great Pete Rose a Presidential pardon. During Pete’s scandal decades ago, I had a conversation with a Cincinnati cab driver I never forgot.
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