Will Ethnic Radio Survive In The U.S.A?
In NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt's opening statement during the “100 Years of Inequity for Recording Artists" hearing he cited this Radio Ink op-ed by Amador Bustos. In the spirit of the Local Radio Freedom Act, we again share these thoughts.
Urban One Gets Second Bite at Casino Apple
Last November 51.4% of Richmond residents voted against building a new $565 million Casino, on the south side of the city, backed by Urban One. Last night the Richmond City Council voted 8-1 to put the proposal on the ballot for another vote.
Stalker Sentenced to 20 Years
34-year old Lubbock, TX resident Chad Joyce has been sentenced to a 20-year prison term after pleading guilty to burglary with intent to commit other felonies. Joyce was indicted back in 2019 for stalking Alpha Lubbock host Amy Olivares (pictured here).
Who Doesn’t Yet Support The LRFA?
As the NAB fights to help keep radio free from new taxes or fees, with their help, we've assembled the full list of Senators and Representatives in The House that have not yet signed on to The Local Radio Freedom Act.
New MIW Program Launched
The Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio group is launching a new program called Understanding Broadcast Law, sponsored by Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth Law.
High Marks for Foundation
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has achieved a rating of 100 from Charity Navigator, the world's largest nonprofit evaluator. The evaluation process takes place over a seven-year period.
Vinylthon 2022
A celebration of vinyl records is set for April 23, 2022. The College Radio Foundation is organizing the event that will feature radio stations going vinyl-only for a day.
Country Festival Line-Up Announced
iHeartCountry Festival returns on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The festival, in its ninth year, is set for the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
Green Promoted To COO
Sun & Fun Media and its radio syndication company Key Networks, announce the promotion of Dennis Green to Chief Operating Officer for both companies. Green is promoted from his position as Chief Revenue Officer
Banyan Software Buys Mr. Master
Banyan Software has announced the purchase of compliance and content distribution software company Mr. Master. Mr. Master joins Banyan's portfolio of companies which includes vCreative.
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