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As the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act appears to be nearing decisive action on Capitol Hill, a former syndicated AM radio host turned New York City Councilman is proposing one of the nation’s first municipal efforts to protect AM access in automobiles.

Ahead of today's reopening of the FCC's Licensing and Management System after almost fifty days and days after declaring the company's exit from the Bakersfield market, Connoisseur Media revealed it is divesting fifteen Missouri radio stations to Carter Media.

(Mike McVay) Today’s radio can source strength from yesterday’s ad sales routines if those with legacy knowledge share such experiences with members of today’s sales and promotions teams. Where radio consistently excels is in regard to local-direct business.

(John Shomby) Basketball fans know Ernie Johnson Jr., but long before TV, he was a Little Leaguer. During one game, a ground-rule double sent teammates over the fence, where they discovered a patch of blackberries.

Radio’s ability to adapt and endure took center stage this past weekend on CBS Saturday Morning, as CBS News' Scott MacFarlane celebrated the medium with a feature on its continued relevance one hundred years after the "Golden Age of Radio."

Techsurvey 2026 registration is now open as Jacobs Media and Quu invite broadcasters to join radio’s largest annual study of listener behavior, digital habits, and in-car trends, offering new data to guide programming, revenue, and strategic planning in 2026.

Before joining Meruelo, Cunningham spent more than a decade as a broadcast media consultant with Jacobs Media and Media Positioning, advising radio groups and talent across the U.S. on programming, branding, and market strategy. He previously held corporate and programming leadership roles with Cumulus Media, iHeartMedia, and Clear Channel, managing stations and format development in major markets including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Denver.

Howard University Radio's WHUR 96.3 raised more than $61,000 and collected non-perishable food during the 47th Annual Food2Feed Radiothon. The event supported families across the region as demand for food assistance increased due to federal program disruptions this year.

Audacy Sacramento has named Kyle Madson Brand Manager of ESPN 1320 (KIFM-AM). He will oversee content strategy, talent, operations, and branding. He continues to co-host The Insiders, which airs weekdays. 

Former Radio Ink Editor-in-Chief Ed Ryan is being honored by SUNY Brockport, as the university's college radio station prepares to induct him into the WBSU Hall of Fame. Ryan is one of six making up this year's class of notable WBSU alumni and contributors.