Kirk To Receive Medal of Freedom; FBI Seeks Person of Interest
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Salem Media Group syndicated host Charlie Kirk will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, one day after Kirk was shot and killed during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University.
iHeartRadio Helps Give $25k To Outstanding Teachers
As the 2025 school year began, iHeartMedia and DonorsChoose teamed up for the Thank a Teacher campaign. This initiative recognized public school teachers shaping the future, highlighting their important role in educating, mentoring, and inspiring students.
Thomas Evans To Lead NPR Newsroom as Editor-in-Chief
In July, Edith Chapin announced she would be stepping down from her role as Editor-in-Chief for NPR after more than a decade of guiding the organization's newsroom. Now the public broadcaster has revealed her replacement and a new Chief of Staff.
CRNC Joins Public Radio Layoff Wave With 26% Staff Reduction
Public radio operator Community Radio for Northern Colorado has reduced its workforce by more than a quarter as part of a restructuring effort to address financial challenges posed by the rescission and cessation of federal funding for public radio organizations.
Women to Watch: Mani Millss; 101.1 The Beat, Nashville
(Charese Frugé) In 2017, Mani Millss took a leap of faith. Within a year, that bold move led to a full-time midday position and Music Director role at iHeart's 101.1 The Beat (WUBT) in Nashville.
What Experience Are You Looking At?
(James Bahm) Why does it seem like radio and its media brethren are among the few industries that tend to look at transferable skills when considering candidates for open positions? Here's where we, as consultative sellers, are responsible for advising our clients.
Trump Orders HHS, FDA to Enforce Stricter Rules on Pharma Ads
President Donald Trump is getting directly involved in the push against direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising, which could signal large-scale changes to one of radio’s fastest-growing ad categories, stopping just short of a total ban on the vertical.
Radio Still #1 In-Car as Tech Tries To Reshape Dashboard
Updated Q2 2025 Share of Ear data from Edison Research finds AM/FM radio holding the steering wheel in the battle for in-car audio, even as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are attempting to force a lane shift for American consumers.
25th Annual Power of Urban Radio Forum Set for October in DC
The 25th Annual Power of Urban Radio Forum will take place on October 16. The event has taken place at the USBC Headquarters in Washington, DC. Hosted by Kizart Media Partners, the forum aims to connect brands with the $1.5 trillion Black consumer market.
Wagon Wheel’s WIKI Named Hanover College Athletics Flagship
Wagon Wheel Broadcasting and Hanover College Athletics have announced a partnership making Madison, IN's 95.3 WIKI the flagship radio station of Panther Athletics, carrying select football and basketball games for regional fans for the 2025-2026 season.
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