NAB: FCC’s ‘Asymmetric Burdens’ May Suffocate Free Radio
While the NAB's call for increased deregulation across radio is nothing new, it did get a substantial update in a new filing with the FCC. The 55-page document lays out how outdated regulatory framework stifles broadcasters' competitiveness against Big Tech.
New Hampshire Public Radio Suffers Cybersecurity Data Breach
New Hampshire Public Radio is collaborating with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to assess a recent data breach. NHPR CFO Travis Boucher shared that the breach appears to have had a minimal effect on the group's internal systems.
Audacy Settles Claims Of Unpaid HQ Taxes For $1.4M
Audacy has agreed to a $1.4 million settlement with a Pennsylvania township, resolving a longstanding dispute over claims of unpaid local and business taxes. The news was revealed in a June 7 court filing as part of Audacy's ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.
Alarcón Boasts Confidence For 2024 In SBS Q1 Earnings
Spanish Broadcasting System reported a decrease in net revenue for the first quarter of 2024, with total revenue dropping from $34.5 million in 2023 to $32.3 million. Despite this reduction, the company saw noteworthy improvements in net loss year-over-year.
The 15 Biggest Mistakes Unsuccessful Salespeople Make
(By Pat Bryson) I occasionally clean off my desk and rearrange the piles of information that have accumulated. I did so recently, and I came across some pearls of wisdom that originally were sent to me by a client.
8 Culture Questions For Your Sales Manager
(By Loyd Ford) While we often talk in this column about recruiting and retaining the best sellers, recruiting and maintenance aren't the only things that consistently grow revenue. It is also about the work that is done to support the sales culture in your building.
What Is Your Sales Brand?
(By Marc Greenspan) Successful radio stations have done a tremendous job of building unique brands in their market. Whether it is “more music,” “great giveaways,” or the “news source,” these brands let listeners know what to expect. Delivering on this expectation is another issue.
Farm Bureau Reinforces Support For AM Radio In Vehicles
As lawmakers move to advance the AM for Every Vehicle Act in the US House, the American Farm Bureau Federation is again voicing its support. AFBF Director of Government Affairs Emily Buckman discussed the bill's importance to rural America.
Salem Sues Insurer Over Denied Defamation Claims Coverage
Salem Media Group has filed a lawsuit against Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company over claims of breach of contract. The dispute centers on the insurer's refusal to cover defamation claims linked to the documentary 2000 Mules, which Salem Media distributed.
OUT NOW: What Hispanic Radio Can Teach Us All
Since September, the FCC has taken an extremely active role in radio, with rulings on AI, EEO, ownership caps, FM geotargeting, and the very definition of localism. Now the FCC's newest Commissioner, Anna Gomez, talks with Radio Ink as we celebrate Hispanic radio.
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