FCC Redraws the Public Interest Line With Enforcement Warning
"No broadcaster has a 'right' to use the public spectrum," is the blunt message that the FCC Media Bureau delivered on Thursday in a public notice that has only inflamed the ongoing debate over public interest that has defined the FCC under Chairman Brendan Carr.
Showing Up for Radio: The Power of Advocacy
(Deborah Parenti) I was 26 when I got my first taste of Capitol Hill. As the Marketing/Research Director of WING in Dayton, I uncovered some disconcerting info, so the station sent me to DC to meet with our Congressman and accompany him to the Office of Management and Budget.
What Is The Most Underused Asset in Radio?
Everyone is chasing trust. Radio already has it. In our upcoming June issue, Radio Ink asked the Most Influential Women in Radio Corporate Communications what radio's most underused asset is in the current attention economy. The answers tell the truth.
How to Evaluate a Show
(Randy Lane) Evaluating a radio show is an art and a science. Whether you're a PD assessing your talent or a host critiquing your own show, having a reliable process makes all the difference. Knowing how to listen and what to listen for is the foundation of a thorough review.
Dozens of Journalists Out At NPR After Buyouts and Layoffs
After announcing its intention to make newsroom buyouts in the wake of a projected $15 million drop in member station fees, NPR is cutting roughly 36 content division positions, as the network works to mitigate Congress's elimination of federal public media subsidies.
NAB Extends Nominations for 2026 Marconi Radio Awards
The NAB has extended the nomination window for the 2026 Marconi Radio Awards by two days. Stations and personalities now have until Tuesday, June 2, to submit entries. Winners will be recognized at a dinner gala at the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan on October 20
Gloria Gaynor to Perform at NABLF Celebration of Service Awards
The NAB Leadership Foundation has revealed that award-winning artist Gloria Gaynor will perform as the special musical guest at the 2026 Celebration of Service to America Awards, helping to celebrate the previously announced stations to be honored at this year’s Gala.
Co-ed Tennis League Gets An Advantage With iHeart Alignment
iHeartMedia has aligned with INTENNSE for an audio partnership, bringing the league’s promotional content, player coverage, and programming across iHeart’s multiplatform media network and radio stations, ahead of the professional tennis brand’s 2026 season.
NAB’s Gustafson: AM Act Trajectory a ‘Masterclass in Advocacy’
After months of waiting on Capitol Hill, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act cleared possibly its largest legislative hurdle on its path to passage. NAB SVP of Government Affairs Nicole Gustafson has spent 22 years in Washington and says she has never seen anything like it.
No More Delays: FCC Foreign Sponsorship ID Deadline Nears
The FCC is warning broadcasters: modified foreign sponsorship identification rules take effect June 7, giving stations days to meet certification requirements that have survived two compliance deferrals, a court challenge, and years of sustained NAB opposition.
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