musicFIRST Not Impressed With Local Radio Freedom Act
As we reported yesterday, after years of working the halls of Congress, the NAB has secured a majority of House members in support of the Local Radio Freedom Act. The Act is intended to block any new royalty payments imposed on stations.
O’Rielly Shenanigans in Washington
Without giving a reason President, Trump has withdrawn the nomination of FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly to The FCC. O'Rielly has been with the Commission since 2013 and was facing confirmation for another term that would have kept him at the agency through 2024. Here's what we know.
Longtime KNBR Host Passes at 74
Ralph Barbieri was battling Parkinson's disease when he passed away Monday at his home. Barbieri spent nearly three decades on the station in San Francisco. Here's a statement from KNBR on his passing...
iHeart Collaborates With Big Players For Thriller
iHeartRadio, FlynnPictureCo., Psychopia Pictures and UpperRoom Productions have announced There Be Monsters, an original ten-part narrative sci-fi podcast.
Want Progress, Look to the Stars.
(By Chuck Knight) Why is it that for years, we haven't been able to collectively and effectively take Radio’s success story out to Wall Street, Madison Avenue, Motor City or Main Street?
Former Tampa Host Goes Out on His Own
Marc Jason, who most recently hosted mornings on WQYK in Tampa has launched BreakingNewsFlorida.com, a digital content platform all about the state of Florida.
Progressive Jumps To Number One
With 53,260 commercials aired on radio stations all across the country last week, Progressive Insurance moved into the top spot on the Media Monitors chart of top national advertisers.
Feeding Families In LA
Entercom LA stations are participating in the month-long text to donate fundraiser benefiting local students and families in need. The funds will support Los Angeles Unified’s 63 Grab & Go Food Centers.
Jesse Kelly Hits Charlotte
WBT-AM/FM has added The Jesse Kelly Show to its Sunday line-up. The show has been part of the Key Networks syndication stable since April.
ESPN 690 Hooks Up With Seminoles
ESPN 690, Jacksonville will become a Florida State Seminoles affiliate station. The Cox Media Group station will broadcast live all football and men’s basketball games for the upcoming 2020-21 season.















