Museum Of Broadcast Communications Opens Charity Auction
From syndicated morning shows to Sunday sports booths, radio is joining in a new charity auction from the Museum of Broadcast Communications, with every winning bid going toward the institution's educational programming for young broadcasters.
When Bad Behavior is More Than a Bad Moment
(Mike McVay) The morning talent is accused of spousal abuse, leading to an arrest and a court battle. The high-profile midday talk talent is involved in a case of road rage. These things, and more, have graced the headlines of news in communities and across the nation.
The Failure Worth Repeating
(John Shomby) How many times have you heard successful athletes, artists, CEOs, and entrepreneurs say they learned more from failure than success? It's become almost a cliché. But what if they're only talking about one particular kind of failure?
Appeals Court Upholds Cumulus Injunction Against Nielsen
A federal appeals court has upheld an injunction won by Cumulus Media against Nielsen, agreeing the ratings giant likely violated antitrust law by leveraging an alleged monopoly over national radio data to pressure broadcasters into buying local data they didn't want.
Heidi Raphael Named NYSBA’s Next President And CEO
David Donovan announced in January that he would step down as President and CEO of the New York State Broadcasters Association after 15 years leading the organization. NYSBA has now found his successor in a name well-known to the industry: Heidi Raphael.
Donny Fandango Dances Past $53K For RMHC of St. Louis
Hubbard Radio midday host and 105.7 The Point (KPNT) Music Director Donny Fandango raised $53,345 during his 16th Annual Radiothon for Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis, pushing The Point's collective fundraising for RMHC past $700,000.
Spanish-Speaking Business Owners Buy Into Bilingual Radio Ads
As bilingual radio formats increase in popularity, Spanish-speaking small business owners overwhelmingly prefer ads that blend English and Spanish over just one language, according to a new Katz Radio Group study, providing a key into a $4.1 trillion market.
KTEP’s Next Chapter: UTEP Eyes Community Foundation Handoff
The University of Texas at El Paso is reportedly in talks with the El Paso Community Foundation about a possible change of management for UTEP's 100,000-watt public radio station after KTEP 88.5 lost roughly a quarter of its budget in the Congressional rescission.
MRC Moves to Set AI Standards for Audio Measurement
As agentic auctions and cross-channel attribution remain undefined gray areas for audio, the Media Rating Council is moving to define standards for AI's fastest-moving corners as part of what it calls step one of a two-part effort.
Revenue That Slips Through The Cracks
(Loyd Ford) Local radio sellers often chase the obvious money. I don’t blame them. That business matters. But in almost every market, revenue is also slipping through the cracks because sellers are not always trained to look for small signals that point to big opportunity.
Our Print Magazine: Radio Ink
Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
