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 Chairman Brendan Carr is preparing to act on broadcast ownership modernization, compliance enforcement, and outdated practices - are you reading the signals right?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.
Saving Over-the-Air Radio
(Mike McVay) Over-the-air radio doesn’t need a miracle - it needs a mindset shift. To truly resurrect its place in the audio ecosystem, it must evolve from being just a broadcast medium to becoming a multi-platform content powerhouse.
You and Your (Online) Shadow
(John Shomby) As my friend Mike McVay reminded us last week, safety for talent is always a very real issue. The events of the past week were also a reminder of something we all too often forget: your online presence can cost you your job and, maybe even your career.
Salisbury Stakes Programming Claim For Portland’s Bull
After guiding Portland's Live 95.5 (KBFF), Connoisseur Media is expanding Dylan Salisbury's programming duties to include 98.7 The Bull (KUPL). Salisbury previously served as Assistant Content Director for The Bull.
NPR Elects New Board Members for 2025
NPR has announced the results of its 2025 Board elections. Four Member Directors have been elected to new three-year terms, three Public Directors have been confirmed for three-year terms, and PRSS representatives have confirmed two new committee members.
iHeart Picks Doers To Get It Done In The MidNorth
iHeartMedia has appointed Devon "Dee" Doers as Area President for the MidNorth region, overseeing markets in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. He assumes the new role after a stint as Vice President of Sales for iHeart Minneapolis.
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