CPB Awards $649K to Strengthen Local News in Appalachia
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has awarded a grant providing three years of additional funding to the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, a journalism collaboration spanning public radio and television across Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
Public Radio Anchor Heard Across Texas Dead At 41
A familiar voice to Texas public radio listeners has died. Houston Public Media anchor Matt Thomas has passed at age 41 after a brief illness. Thomas served as midday anchor for News 88.7 (KUHF) and as a statewide anchor for The Texas Newsroom.
Audacy KC Brings New Service Hours to The Church of Lazlo
Less than a year after it moved to afternoons on the station, Audacy Kansas City's 98.9 The Rock (KQRC) is moving The Church of Lazlo into morning drive. In the show's place, the station is bringing in Ashley O from Audacy New Orleans' Bayou 95.7 (WKBU).
Salem Scraps June Radio Comeback for Dennis Prager
Conservative talk host Dennis Prager is no longer set to make his radio comeback on June 3, following a setback in his recovery from a spinal cord injury. The commentator has been absent from his nationally syndicated midday program since earlier this year.
Marconi Nominations Open; Ceremony Shifts to Standalone Gala
The NAB has opened the nomination period for the 2025 Marconi Radio Awards, as the annual ceremony is moving to a special gala dinner held in advance of NAB Show New York this October, marking a shift outside of the annual conference at the Javits Center.
Tariff Fears, Ad Slowdown Push Cumulus Q1 Loss Past $32M
Tariffs, The Daily Wire, and digital were repeated points in Cumulus Media's Q1 2025 earnings report, which saw the broadcaster's net loss rise to $32.4 million for the quarter - more than doubling the $14.2 million loss posted in Q1 2024.
iHeartMedia Selects Leon Williamson to Lead Memphis and Tupelo
iHeartMedia has appointed Leon Williamson as Market President for its Memphis and Tupelo operations. He replaces Karen McCrary Mitchell, who has held the role since May 2023. Williamson was previously Market President and SVP of Sales for iHeart Indianapolis.
Take 30 Minutes To Shore Up Your Recession Revenue Defenses
Account Executives, Sales Managers, and market leaders: you're invited to Hire Ground: Selling Radio for Recession Recruitment, the next installment of Radio Ink’s Radio Masters Sales Series - sponsored by Marketron - at 12p ET
Women To Watch: Karen Dalessandro; 100.7 KSLX, Phoenix
(By Charese Fruge) Karen Dalessandro is PM Drive Host for Hubbard Radio’s 100.7 KSLX in Phoenix. She started in radio doing Nights in Lansing at WILS in 1981. Two years later, she was “hot rockin’ and flame throwin” at WHYT in Detroit.
Permanent DST Vote Disliked By Many In AM Faces Recount
Following its Wednesday vote on FCC nominee Olivia Trusty, the Senate Commerce Committee voted to advance a piece of legislation divisive to many broadcasters. But opponents of the proposed change get a reprieve, thanks to a technicality.
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