KSSK Breaks Record For Honolulu’s Kapiolani in 2025 Radiothon
The 19th annual Kapiolani Radiothon for Kids raised $910,000 to support lifesaving programs at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children. The two-day fundraiser, aired live on iHeartMedia Honolulu’s KSSK, is the largest total in the event’s history.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Foreign Influence
(Paige Nianaber) US radio can sometimes have a very narrow worldview. We rarely know or follow brands, even just across the border. If you’re doing “The $1000 Minute,” guess what? It’s bathed in Canadian DNA and started with Stu Jeffries at BOOM in Toronto.
I Can’t Believe They Got Promoted!
(Chris Stonick) Be in this industry long enough, and you’ve probably said that to yourself upon reading the news on LinkedIn or this trade. If you’re a manager (and being honest with yourself), you’ve probably even wondered to yourself, "Why on Earth did I promote them??"
KWXX Boosts Big Island Coverage, Adds Emergency Alerts in Kaʻū
New West Broadcasting has expanded its reach on Hawaiʻi's Big Island with the launch of a new broadcast booster for KWXX, bringing local programming and emergency alerting capabilities to the rural Kaʻū district through a partnership with the County of Hawaiʻi.
Skyview Networks Promotes Krahl and Davis to Dual VP Roles
Skyview Networks has promoted Kristin Krahl and Howard Davis to Vice President, Revenue and Performance Strategy. Both will join SVP of Sales Operations Patrick Cannon in guiding the company’s sales organization under a unified leadership structure.
KBA’s Winkle To Lead Expert Legal Panel At Forecast 2026
Broadcasters are heading into 2026 facing a complex set of regulatory signals from the FCC. Chairman Brendan Carr is preparing to act on broadcast ownership modernization, compliance enforcement, and outdated practices - are you reading the signals right?
Sonali Mehta Appointed Executive Director of NPR Music
Sonali Mehta has been named Executive Director of NPR Music, effective September 22. Mehta will oversee strategy for NPR Music, including collaboration with NPR’s network of music stations and growth of the enormously popular Tiny Desk franchise.
Original ‘Voice of the Titans’ To Be Added To Team Ring of Honor
Mike Keith, the longtime play-by-play voice of the Tennessee Titans, will be inducted into the NFL franchise’s Ring of Honor during this Sunday's game. Keith becomes the 19th member of the team’s Ring of Honor after spending 27 seasons in the booth.
Ex-NTIA Spectrum Director Joins Lerman Senter as Counsel
Lerman Senter PLLC announced Scott Blake Harris will join the telecommunications-centered law firm as Counsel. Harris has served as founder, managing partner, and partner at major law firms and telecom practices throughout his four-decade career.
SiriusXM Partners With Amazon Ads for Programmatic Audio
SiriusXM is leveraging Amazon Ads to facilitate programmatic access to the satellite broadcaster's digital audio inventory, enabling advertisers to pair Amazon’s first-party shopping, browsing, and streaming signals with SiriusXM Media’s content portfolio.















