Everyone’s A V/O Artist In 2023 Cannes Radio Winner
Budget New Zealand telecom company Skinny has won the Radio & Audio Grand Prix at Cannes for its "Phone It In" campaign. "Phone It In" featured radio ad scripts printed on long-form out-of-home ads and a unique way to deliver them.
Accident or Attack? NOLA Station Off Air After Shooting
New Orleans non-profit radio station Radio for the Blind and Handicapped (WRBH) appears to have been knocked off the air due to gun violence. The station, which provides reading services for the blind, noticed its signal weakening until it went silent.
How Should Radio Navigate Political and Social Issues?
When it comes to more tightly-knit formats, addressing political and social issues can be difficult. What information is best prioritized? A panel of experts gathered at Hispanic Radio Conference to discuss the role of radio's importance in responsible communities.
‘Political Rewind’ Out Of Tape After Public Radio Cuts
Georgia Public Broadcasting has canceled the popular talk show Political Rewind after Georgia lawmakers reduced GPB's budget earlier this year. The show was the only statewide daily radio program dedicated to in-depth coverage of Georgia politics.
FCC Renewal Failure Ends In Fine For PA Christian FM
After two failures to file timely renewals for the 2011-2014 and 2019-2022 license cycles and subsequent expiration, the FCC and Pennsylvania’s Good Christian Broadcasting, Inc. have come to a solution to return the station license of WLIH-FM.
‘The Erick Erickson Show’ Joins SC Station Schedule
Audacy has announced that syndicated host Erick Erickson will join the weekday programming lineup of Greenville, SC News/Talk 98.9 WORD (WYRD). The Erick Erickson Show will air on middays starting June 21.
Three Charged With Crimes Against NHPR Journalists
Three men from New Hampshire have been charged with conspiring to harass and intimidate two journalists employed by New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR). The alleged incidents included multiple acts of vandalism, such as throwing bricks and spray-painting lewd language.
Hearing Date Set In DC For Gomez, More FCC Seats
After President Joe Biden’s nomination of Anna Gomez for FCC Commissioner, a hearing date has been set in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. A full committee nominations hearing will be held on Thursday, June 22, at 10a ET.
A Mid-Year Check Of Broadcast Regulatory Issues
From the nomination of Anna Gomez to the impact of ownership caps on minority broadcasters, 2023 has been a year of both new and continued legal and regulatory challenges. Broadcast attorney Frank Montero and a panel discussed the issues.
As Q2 Closes, Townsquare Makes Big Share Buyback
Townsquare Media announced on Friday that it has repurchased and retired 1.5 million shares of its Class C common stock, previously held by MSG National Properties, LLC, using cash on hand. The shares were bought back for $9.70 per share.
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