For Women, By Women, About Women
(Mike McVay) The Alliance for Women in Media wrapped the 50th Anniversary of The Gracie Awards last week with its annual Luncheon in New York, acknowledging individuals who create content For Women, By Women, or About Women.
Now Serving Trust On Aisle One
(John Shomby) Every Saturday morning, like clockwork, I make my weekly trek to our local Trader Joe’s. I have insisted on doing some of our family shopping there, personally, since my first experience a few years back. If you’ve been to a TJ’s, you can relate.
Radio Icon’s Estate Sues Paramount Over ‘Landman’ Finale
The estate of one of radio's most recognizable voices is suing Paramount Global over alleged unauthorized use of a 2008 broadcast in the season finale of its hit streaming series Landman, which they say turned Paul Harvey into, "an unwitting shill for big oil.”
FCC Opens Comment Period On Radio’s Foreign Ownership Limit
As global capital plays a growing role in domestic broadcast media ownership, the FCC has officially opened the public comment window on its proposed foreign ownership rules for US broadcasters, which are currently applied and reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
iHeart Rolls Out Translations of Podcasts in Six New Languages
iHeartMedia is taking top performers in its podcast lineup multilingual. The company has begun releasing translated versions of several of its most popular shows, making them accessible to new audiences in multiple languages across major podcast platforms.
National Radio Ad Leaders: Progressive Holds, Home Depot Up
The Home Depot made a strong move this week, climbing from fifth to second place in this week’s Spot Ten Radio rankings. The home improvement retailer ramps up its summer ad activity as the peak DIY season remains in full swing with Independence Day coming.
A Familiar Voice Returns To Atlanta Radio On A New Station
After two years away from the mic, Ramona DeBreaux is back on the air in Atlanta at Cox Media Group's KISS 104.1 (WALR). DeBreaux is best known in the market for her 12-year run as midday host at Audacy Atlanta's V-103 (WVEE).
Megan Carter Takes Over Buffalo Afternoons for 97 Rock
Cumulus Media has named Megan Carter as the new afternoon host for Buffalo's 97 Rock (WGRF). Carter brings extensive on-air experience across Western New York, having previously held roles at Townsquare Media Buffalo's WYRK and multiple Rochester stations.
Christian, Conservative Voices Join NAB Depend on AM Campaign
The NAB is amplifying its Depend on AM campaign, bringing in some of the biggest names in Christian and Conservative Talk radio to strengthen its push to keep AM radio in the nation’s dashboards, with added backing from National Religious Broadcasters.
New Supreme Court Ruling Weakens FCC Authority Again
A Supreme Court decision with major implications for broadcasters has once again chipped away at federal agency power – this time limiting how the FCC’s legal interpretations apply in private disputes, further cementing 2024’s end of the “Chevron deference.”
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