South Florida Jazz Radio Outlet Has A New General Manager
WDNA 88.9’s board of directors has appointed on-air personality and producer Gene de Souza as the Miami-based Jazz station’s new General Manager, succeeding Maggie Pelleyá, who led the station for more than three decades before her death in 2023.
FCC Suspends Biennial Ownership Report Filing Until 2027
Radio broadcasters are getting their first sweeping regulatory reprieve under "Delete, Delete, Delete" this week as the FCC announced a suspension of its biennial ownership report filing requirement until 2027, ticking a box on the NAB's deregulatory wish list.
A Landmark Court Decision Paves the Way for Radio Relief
(By NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt) Last week, local broadcasters secured a major legal victory and a long-overdue regulatory course correction. A court decision marks a significant step forward for local stations by affirming what NAB has long argued:
The Motivation Tactics That Actually Work For Radio’s Top PDs
What keeps great air talent inspired day after day? Ahead of Radio Ink revealing the Best Program Directors in Radio, we asked honorees to share their best strategies for keeping teams motivated. Spoiler: It involves fewer meetings and more birthdays.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: The Big, Cheap Dump Pt. 2
(Paige Nienaber) If you have spent any time in the last week perusing the landscape, you would note that Back To School is in full effect, as the kids like to say. But remember: Remember: if everyone is doing something, then you need to do it differently.
Is Radio Missing The Point With ‘Local’?
(Josh Brown) There’s a popular belief floating around the radio industry: “If we just make our stations sound more local, young people will come back.” It sounds smart. Feels right. But it’s missing the mark.
Saga’s Cayuga Media Raises Joe Salzone To Operations Manager
As part of a planned leadership transition, Saga Communications' Ithaca, NY-based Cayuga Media Group has promoted WHCU-AM News Director Joe Salzone to Operations Manager, filling the role soon to be vacated by Chris Allinger with his retirement at the end of August.
FCC Chair Faces Ethics Complaint Over ‘Egregious Misconduct’
A press watchdog group is calling for the disbarment of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, alleging he abused his authority in response to media criticism of President Donald Trump, following Recent FCC actions that have drawn criticism from Democrats.
Ohio State Broadcast Team Adds Buckeye Alum Tyler Danburg
Tegna's 97.1 The Fan (WBNS) and Learfield’s Ohio State Sports Properties have named Tyler Danburg to the Ohio State Radio Network broadcast team. Danburg will serve as the new play-by-play voice for Ohio State baseball and women’s basketball.
New York City Marathon Stays on 710 WOR Under iHeart Deal
iHeartMedia New York and New York Road Runners have expanded their radio broadcast partnership through 2027, building on the momentum from last year’s debut coverage of the TCS New York City Marathon on 710 WOR.
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