ESPN LA 710 Renews Deal to Remain Lakers Radio Flagship
The Los Angeles Lakers and Good Karma Brands' ESPN Los Angeles 710 (KSPN-AM) have extended their radio rights agreement, ensuring continued coverage of Lakers basketball across the region. The station has been the official flagship for the team since 2009.
Matty Jeff Named Director of Country Content for Townsquare
Townsquare Media has appointed Matty Jeff as Director of Country Content & Programming, expanding his role to lead strategy for the company’s 74 Country stations. Jeff succeeds Doug Montgomery, who retired last week after a 30-year career in the format.
Judge Strips SoundExchange of Legal Power to Enforce Royalties
A federal court has dismissed SoundExchange's $150 million lawsuit against SiriusXM, throwing a major wrench into how royalty compliance is enforced across the audio industry, stripping the royalty collector of its ability to sue over alleged underpayments.
Take One More Step
(Buzz Knight) Imagine you have a third-quarter sales project that is enjoying huge success. By the halfway point, August 15, you have exceeded the budget goal. You have multiple weeks to crush the numbers even further. Do you call it a day or keep going?
Turning the Threat Into a Tool
(Randy Lane) AI isn’t just changing the way we prep, produce, and perform on the air - it's changing the way we live. The best radio shows don’t ignore it. They’re learning to work with it. We’re coaching talent and teams across the country to use AI as a creative partner.
Were You Seen At BFOA’s Austin Media Mixer?
The Broadcasters Foundation of America hosted its first-ever Media Mixer in Texas last night in Austin, bringing together on-air talent, executives, and peers for an evening of connection and community to raise awareness for the foundation's mission.
Dave Eanet Stepping Back from Chicago Morning Radio
After more than three decades on Chicago morning radio, WGN Radio sports anchor Dave Eanet will step down from his weekday duties on The Bob Sirott Show. Eanet, who joined WGN Radio in 1984, has been the voice of Northwestern Wildcats football since 1990.
Pillar Picks Michael Guarasi to Oversee STAR Sales In NJ and OH
Pillar Media has appointed Michael Guarasi as General Sales Manager for STAR 99.1 (WAWZ) in New Jersey and STAR 93.3 (WAKW) in Cincinnati. He returns to the STAR brand after previously serving as Senior Business Development representative.
Audacy Expands Miami Sports Station WQAM to FM
Audacy Miami is bringing 560 WQAM to the FM dial with the launch of a 100,000-watt FM simulcast on 104.3 FM. The station will now broadcast across South Florida on both signals, with the station’s call letters transitioning to WQAM-FM, pending FCC approval.
Meet The 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists
The NAB has announced the finalists for the 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, honoring excellence across all facets of radio at a special dinner ceremony on October 21 at The Edison Ballroom in New York City, held the evening before NAB Show New York begins.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
