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representing minority communities has formally called on the FCC to update its broadcast ownership rules, warning that outdated regulations could jeopardize the future of local radio against unregulated threats from Big Tech.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.
Radio Takes Lead Over Automakers in AM Act Lobbying Battle
There has been a major shift in the financial battle over the future of AM radio in vehicles. For the first time since the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act's original introduction, broadcasters outspent automakers in a single quarter in lobbying efforts tied to the bill.
NAB Presses FCC to Clean Up Outdated Digital Infrastructure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.
Carpe Momento
(By John Shomby) How does a moment in an otherwise ordinary day become extraordinary? They have a knack for standing out from the rest and becoming especially meaningful. How can we create those “moments” with our talent and with our station?
Media Mixers Expand to Austin as BFOA Gears Up for Summer
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has unveiled its 2025 Summer Event Series - which includes two Media Mixers, the annual Giving Day, and the highly anticipated return of the Celebrity Golf Tournament, now in its 27th year.















