WPR Faces Staff Cuts, Syndicated Show Cancellations
Wisconsin Public Radio has notified at least 15 staff members that they will be laid off as part of a broad restructuring driven by budget shortfalls and the looming threat of federal funding cuts. The station will also end several syndicated shows.
iHeart Showcases LGBTQ+ Voices with Pride Radio and Podcasts
In celebration of June as Pride Month, iHeartMedia has been airing a full slate of programming, podcasts, and events to honor LGBTQ+ voices and communities across the country, with the company's digital audio offerings leading the festivities.
Former VT Gubernatorial Hopeful Joins Burlington Morning Radio
Former Vermont politician Dan Feliciano is joining Burlington's 620 WVMT-AM's morning lineup starting Monday, June 30. He succeeds Kurt Wright, who is retiring after co-hosting The Morning Drive alongside Anthony Neri since 2019.
WLS-AM Renews Ramblin’ Ray Stevens for Chicago Mornings
Cumulus Media Chicago has extended its agreement with Conservative talker "Ramblin'" Ray Stevens to continue hosting mornings on 890 WLS-AM. The Ray Stevens Show was launched in June 2024 as a replacement for Steve Cochran.
Senators Urge FTC Probe Into Spotify’s Subscription Bundling
Two Senators are calling on federal regulators to investigate Spotify’s controversial subscription bundling strategy, which they say is depriving music publishers of hundreds of millions of dollars in royalties while forcing consumers into higher-priced plans.
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Reaches House Majority Threshold
The campaign to secure AM radio’s place in the dashboard has crossed a key milestone in the US House of Representatives. With 12 new lawmakers signing on as co-sponsors late Friday, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act has surpassed the simple majority threshold.
State Rules On Radio AI Disclosures May Soon Be Unenforceable
As Congress debates a sweeping budget reconciliation bill, a provision buried deep in the legislation could soon render many state-level AI regulations, including those directly affecting radio broadcasters, effectively unenforceable.
Officials Say Trump Cuts Threaten Public Radio’s Emergency Role
As the Trump administration pushes to end federal funding for public media, Oregon emergency officials are warning of the risks such cuts to radio could pose to vital emergency communications and disaster response.
The Next Time You Hire Talent, Think Like A Supermarket
(Randy Lane) You may like your grocery store, but would you ever stand for hours in long lines anticipating the opening of a new one, or get a tattoo to show your loyalty? How can radio create loyalty and superfans like Wegmans?
Hot 97, Estrella Help Drive MediaCo to Record Digital Growth
MediaCo is celebrating a swell of digital growth across its multiplatform media portfolio, as the company continues its integration of Estrella Media streaming assets. The company is reporting a 19% year-over-year increase in monthly digital unique users.
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