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Two of the longest-serving figures in radio’s music licensing negotiations are stepping aside, marking a generational handoff for the Radio Music License Committee as Executive Director Bill Velez and Chairman Ed Atsinger relinquish their roles.

Saga Communications’ 95.7 (WZID) has raised $29,415 during its Hope for the Holidays campaign supporting elderly residents across New Hampshire. The effort focused on seniors who often spend the holidays alone and aimed to provide support through community contributions this season.

A conservative advocacy group is urging the Federal Communications Commission to strip NPR affiliates of their broadcast licenses, arguing the network no longer fulfills its public-interest obligations after losing federal funding earlier this year.

American Public Media has received a particularly costly reminder of the FCC’s zero-tolerance stance on improper Emergency Alert System tone use after tones were inadvertently aired across nearly 550 public radio stations in the US in a BBC program.

(Randy Lane) There are times I sit down to jot down a few notes on a column idea. An hour later, I look up to find that two pages are finished! We know this psychological state as “being in the zone” or “flow.” You’re not thinking, you’re in the moment doing.

Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast From The Past features American pop culture icon Dick Van Dyke on the eve of his 100th birthday. Long before the stage and screen, Dick got his start on the airwaves of his hometown station, WDAN in Danville, IL.

Northwestern Media's Life 88.5 (KJNW) and its listeners across Kansas City turned faith into action this fall, collecting more than 20,000 pounds of groceries during the station’s annual Terrific Tuesday food drive series. The eight-week initiative doubled last year’s total.

Audacy’s La Grande 107.5 (KMVK) has raised more than $200,000 during its 13th annual radiothon supporting Cook Children’s Hospital and Children’s Medical Center Dallas. The event, held December 4 and 5, was hosted by El Chiquilín Todas Las Mañanas.

The Association of Independents in Radio (AIR) has secured a $1.5 million investment from the Ford Foundation as part of a new five-year partnership aimed at strengthening support for independent audio creators and advancing sustainability across the industry.

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has extended the application window for the return of its Digital Sales Mentorship Program, a year-long initiative supporting the growth and professional development of women in digital radio sales.