Happy Halloween
(Mike McVay) Despite a warming trend over the last few days in the east, and unusual weather in the west, it is officially fall in the northern hemisphere. A return to Standard Time is right around the corner. Pop-up costume shops are here. Halloween is upon us.
The Great Radio Realignment
(John Shomby) With more than one hundred radio jobs gone in just the past few weeks, many of us are staring in the mirror and asking a hard question: how much longer do I have? Do you have a Plan B? Or even a Plan A-2? Be honest. I think I know most of the answers.
CNN’s Stelter to Discuss AI and Media Trust at NAB Show NY
With under a day until NAB Show New York unites broadcasters and creators at Manhattan's Javits Center, the lineup has a few surprises left, including a discussion with CNN Chief Media Analyst Brian Stelter on the role of AI in journalism.
KCRW Reduces Staff by 10%, Shifts Programming After Budget Hit
Santa Monica College's KCRW is the latest NPR affiliate to fall victim to layoffs following the Trump administration’s rescission of federal funding for public media. KCRW President Jennifer Ferro cited a “new budget reality” in a letter sent to supporters on Friday.
Saga Sells 22 Broadcast Towers in $10.7 Million Deal
Saga Communications has sold 22 of its broadcast tower sites to GTC Uno, LLC for $10.7 million in a deal that lets Saga continue using the facilities without lease payments. in a move marking another step in the broadcaster’s ongoing asset optimization strategy.
Robert Barba Named Accountability Editor at NYPR
New York Public Radio has named Robert Barba editor of the newsroom’s accountability team, where he will oversee coverage of WNYC and Gothamist's state politics and policy. Before joining WNYC, he spent seven years at The Wall Street Journal.
Audacy Launches Wisconsin Sports Radio Network
Audacy has debuted the Wisconsin Sports Radio Network, creating a central hub for sports fans across the Badger State. Milwaukee’s 105.7 The Fan (WSSP) serves as the flagship station, supported by affiliates in Green Bay, Wausau, Duluth and Superior.
Study: AM/FM Radio Ads Outperform TV for Pharma Brands
Just as the pharmaceutical industry's ability to leverage broadcast advertising may soon face new federal constraints, recent data shows over-the-counter brands achieving stronger results from AM/FM radio than from television.
Partial Win For Warshaw; Restricts Soros Fund’s Discovery Scope
The Connecticut Superior Court has sided with both parties, at least in part, in the latest clash between Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw and Soros Fund Management, issuing a ruling that allows limited discovery tied to Warshaw’s past financial dealings.
MRC Revokes Nielsen Audio Accreditation in Seven Markets
The Media Rating Council has revoked accreditation for seven Nielsen Audio diary markets. According to a memorandum from MRC CEO George Ivie, the decision applies to the audited services period from July 1 through September 30, 2025.
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