FCC Delays First Noncommercial FM Translator Filing Window
Just over a month before it would have opened, the FCC has rescheduled its filing window for new noncommercial educational reserved band FM translator station applications after broadcasters argued the original dates fell during a difficult summer stretch.
Taylor Swift Stunt Ends With Party In Augusta
When its all-Taylor-Swift stunting settled on the day of her wedding, Beasley Media Group Augusta had a new station. HD 98.3 is now PARTY 98.3 (WHHD). The station is keeping its same CHR format, while using the new name for a promotions push in the market.
Audio Beats Video on Attention, Credibility in Podcast Study
"Audio is going places where screens simply don't go." So declared Sounds Profitable's Tom Webster, as research from his firm finds audio podcast consumers more attentive, more trusting, and more likely to act on advertising than users of any other measured platform.
CRB Research Recommends Country PDs Go With The Current
Country listeners want what's on the charts, and they're far more open to crossover artists than programmers have historically given them credit for. That's the headline finding from new research unveiled during Country Radio Broadcasters' latest CRS360 webinar.
Stellar Sales Start With ‘Why’
(Loyd Ford) The most powerful radio sellers are not the ones who talk the most about their station, ratings, package, or price. The most powerful radio sellers make the advertiser feel understood. That begins with a shift in focus: stop making sales about...
NRG Media Generates Big Buzz For Kids With Toy Story Toy Drive
NRG Media Lincoln's Froggy 98 (KFGE) and B107.3 (KBBK) turned a movie premiere into a community moment for its Toy Story 5 Toy Drive, buying out two movie theaters for listeners and collecting over a hundred toys for local charities from the attendees.
Miami’s Revolution Dance Network Plants Radio Flag in Vegas
A Miami dance music brand is making its first move outside South Florida. ANCO Media Group closed on a $1.4 million acquisition from Heftel Broadcasting Company, launching Revolution 99.7 (KHYZ) in Las Vegas as an extension of the Revolution Dance Network.
Meruelo’s Cali 93.9 Trades In Reggaeton for Más in LA
Ahead of the holiday weekend, Meruelo Media's Los Angeles outlet Cali 93.9 (KLLI) has ditched its Latin rhythmic format in favor of bilingual Adult Hits. Meruelo had not issued a public announcement at press time, with no news about any potential changes in airstaff.
WVU Mountaineers Headline a WVRC Media Homecoming
West Virginia University Athletics and Learfield's Mountaineer Sports Properties have set new flagship affiliates for WVU football, basketball, and baseball. Starting with the 2026 football season, WVRC Media returns to the Mountaineer Sports Network for full coverage.
What Power in Radio Actually Means To Those Who Wield It
This year marks the 30th edition of Radio Ink's 40 Most Powerful People in Radio. It is beyond trite to say a lot has changed in the industry since then. What hasn't changed is the harder question underneath: what does power actually mean to the people who have it?
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