Portland’s All Classical Gets Record-Breaking Charitable Grant
As Portland's All Classical Radio (KQAC) moves into its new downtown home, the station has received a substantial housewarming gift: the largest contribution in All Classical's history. The $750,000 grant comes from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust.
Blast From The Past: Chuck Ingram, 1974
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features Chuck Ingram from north of the border at Ontario's CKJD in 1974. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
Detroit’s WDET Goes 40% More Local To Celebrate 75 Years
Detroit's NPR, WDET, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a renewed investment in local programming. Starting February 5, WDET will introduce three new local weekday shows focused on equality and opportunity, Detroit news and culture, and independent music.
$3.5 Million in the 305: FCC Levies Landmark Fines In Miami
One day after discussing its plans to deal with pirate radio operators in 2024, the Federal Communications Commission is putting those strategies to work, laying down more than $3.5 million in fines against five pirate radio operators based in South Florida.
New Data Breaks Down Audio Platforms By Power Of Dayparts
Yes, radio rules mornings. Morning shows are commonly the most coveted daypart by both air talent and advertisers, as radio fuels in-car commutes. But what about other audio? As radio branches into podcasting and streaming, what times should advertisers target?
Women to Watch: Devon Shuman
(By Charese Fruge') Devon Shuman is the SVP Director of non-metro audio sales for Gen Media Partners. She calls on agencies and helps them understand the value of small and non-metro market radio advertising and helps them with the process of buying.
With Jobs Headed Overseas, More Layoffs In The Wind At Nielsen
Nielsen could be cutting more US jobs as the company prepares to offshore more jobs to India, Mexico, and Poland. This decision follows a 9% RIF in September. Nielsen is grappling with significant debt as subscribing stations cancel or change their contracts.
Association of Independents in Radio Elects Five To Board
The Association of Independents in Radio recently concluded its largest Board elections in both member engagement and voting turnout. The newly elected Board will begin its three-year term in March after working with the current board to ensure a smooth transition.
CRS To Honor Country Radio Humanitarians Leary and Warren
Country Radio Broadcasters has announced the latest recipients of the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award, recognizing Tim Leary of Hubbard Broadcasting's New Country 103.1 WIRK in West Palm Beach, FL, and Storme Warren of TuneIn's The BIG 615.
FCC Recaps PIRATE Act Enforcement’s Banner Year To Congress
After a year of record-setting fines and coast-to-coast hunts, the Federal Communications Commission has submitted its annual report under the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement, or PIRATE, Act to US Congress.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
