NPR Plans Fee Relief, $5M In Trims As Public Radio Faces Cuts
As public radio begins its new life without federal support, NPR executives are bracing the organization's budget with member stations in mind. The NPR board recently met and prepared a balanced budget for the fiscal year that begins October 1.
Former Packers Players Cap New ‘Fan’ Lineup In Milwaukee
Audacy Milwaukee’s 105.7 The Fan (WSSP-AM) is marking its 20th anniversary with a new weekday programming schedule launching September 22, highlighted by two new shows and the addition of former Green Bay Packers stars John Kuhn and Mason Crosby.
Nielsen Puts AM/FM AQH Up 6% Under New 3-Minute PPM Rule
With Nielsen’s first full book under its new three-minute PPM qualifier in the books, Cumulus Media and Westwood One’s research arm says the Spring 2025 Nationwide study confirms what early snapshots suggested for metered markets and the national total.
DC Gets A New Classical Option With WETA Virtuoso
WETA announced the launch of WETA Virtuoso, a new HD and streaming classical music channel. The service expands the offerings of WETA Classical, the exclusive radio home for classical music across the Greater Washington region.
Audacy’s 95.7 The Game Continues as Warriors Flagship Station
Audacy’s 95.7 The Game (KGMZ) will serve as the flagship radio station for Golden State Warriors basketball for the ninth consecutive season. Tim Roye begins his 31st season as the radio voice of the Warriors, with Tom Tolbert providing analysis during home games.
Country Radio Broadcasters Announce 2025-2026 Board
The Country Radio Broadcasters completed elections for the 2025-2026 Board of Directors, naming returning officers, re-elected members, and new additions. The CRB Board is the governing body for the Country Radio Seminar, representing radio, records, and streaming.
Civic Media Adds Regional Presidents, Promotes Hartman To COO
Civic Media has reshaped its leadership team with a new COO, following recent acquisitions that have stretched the three-year-old company across Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota. To tighten market focus, the company is also creating a two-region structure.
NAB’s Duke, Katie Couric Among 2025 Gracies Leadership Class
NAB Leadership Foundation President Michelle Duke and storied television talent Katie Couric will be receiving top honors from the Alliance for Women in Media at the 2025 Gracies Leadership Awards, alongside eight leaders, at New York City's Tribeca 360°.
Radio Journalists Face Greater Threats As Political Divide Grows
The assassination of Salem Media’s Charlie Kirk has cast a grim light on rising threats in political broadcasting, as a new RTDNA/Syracuse University survey confirms 2024 brought escalating dangers for radio journalists navigating a volatile election year.
BLT at 25: Bumstead and Becker Reflect on Leadership Training
This year, the NAB Leadership Foundation's Broadcast Leadership Training program celebrates its 25th anniversary. In an exclusive Radio Ink interview, graduates Trila Bumstead and Carolyn Becker reveal how the BLT transformed their careers.















