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Even with only $425K in political revenue in Q4 of 2015, compared to $850K in 2014, Salem was able to increase broadcast revenue over 5%. When you back out political, as every public company loves to do, the increase was over 6%.

As Black History Month begins, Katz Media Group has released data from its 2023 Radio Station Engagement Study revealing the power of radio's Black listeners. The study shows a deeply invested audience that finds joy and community connection through AM/FM.

The Hill reports that President-elect Donald Trump met with Republican FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai over the weekend. Pai is expected to take over as chairman of the FCC -- at least in the interim -- once the current chairman, Tom Wheeler, steps down at the end of the week.

The Prometheus Radio Project has officially asked the FCC to reconsider the change being made to the rule that limited the placement of an FM translator such that the translator’s 1 mV/m contour is not extending beyond a 40-mile radius from the AM station. Prometheus wants the Commission to revert back to the old rule. Here's why.

In today's digital age, brands leveraging a cross-platform audio approach - radio, streaming, and podcasts - are seeing enhanced campaign performance, improved marketing funnel metrics, and superior business outcomes, according to new data.

Radio One says Charlotte native DJ Ace will come home with a new weekday show on its urban-format station WOSF-HD2 (102.5 FM, The Block). DJ Ace joined Radio One in 2016 when he worked for one of their stations in Charlotte.

WFMD in Frederick raised $145,126 during its annual fundraiser Christmas Cash for Kids. Working in conjunction with the Salvation Army of Frederick, the program has helped to raise more $2.5 million in 13 years.

It wasn't much, .03%, but it was enough of an increase for iHeartMedia executives to say they kept their topline streak alive and are outperforming the radio industry in markets they operate, according to Miller Kaplan.

The NAB Education Foundation has selected the New Jersey musician and philanthropist to be the recipient of its 2017 Service to America Leadership Award for his ongoing efforts to combat poverty and homelessness. He will receive the honor at NABEF’s Celebration of Service to America Awards on June 20 in Washington, D.C.

The annual NON-COMMvention conference for public radio music programmers and music industry professionals will be held in Philadelphia from May 7-10. Hosted by WXPN, the event will take place at their facilities and adjoining World Cafe Live venue.