Diverse Voices Advocate FCC Ownership Rule Changes for Radio
A coalition of national organizations representing minority communities has formally called on the FCC to update its broadcast ownership rules, warning that outdated regulations could jeopardize the future of local radio against unregulated threats from Big Tech.
Nueva Network Builds Latino Media Presence with Nueva.News
Nueva Network has announced the launch of Nueva.News, a digital news platform designed to provide media coverage tailored to US Latino audiences. The Spanish-language site covers politics, weather, economics, health, entertainment, and sports in real-time.
NAB Presses FCC to Clean Up Outdated Digital Infrastructure
In response to an FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modernize broadcast rules from before the "Delete, Delete, Delete" era, the NAB is urging the Commission to clean up its website, which is "replete with obsolete material, broken links, and... difficult to navigate."
Study: Radio Ads Double the Impact of Social Media Advertising
How much power does a social media ad have? A lot more with radio behind it, according to a new study by iHeartMedia's Critical Mass Insights, revealing how radio advertising significantly influences consumer behavior across digital and in-person platforms.
Lessons From Legends
(By Mike McVay) This past week, the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation named the honorees for the 2025 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony. There is much to be learned from the radio crew among these Giants.
Carpe Momento
(By John Shomby) How does a moment in an otherwise ordinary day become extraordinary? They have a knack for standing out from the rest and becoming especially meaningful. How can we create those “moments” with our talent and with our station?
Media Mixers Expand to Austin as BFOA Gears Up for Summer
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has unveiled its 2025 Summer Event Series - which includes two Media Mixers, the annual Giving Day, and the highly anticipated return of the Celebrity Golf Tournament, now in its 27th year.
SBE Auctioning New York City Radio History for Scholarship Fund
The Society of Broadcast Engineers is auctioning off 14 unique pieces of radio broadcast history - antenna elements from the original Alford Antenna system that once served 16 of New York City's FM radio stations from the 102nd floor of the Empire State Building.
Cheri Marquart Departs Westwood One Amid 24/7 Format Cuts
Following Cumulus Media’s decision to shut down seven of Westwood One’s 24/7 formats, veteran programmer Cheri Marquart is the latest in its leadership team to exit the company. Marquart had been with Westwood One and its predecessors since 1994.
Brooke Ryan Steps Into PD Role at Charleston’s Mix 95.9
Saga Communications Charleston has promoted Two Girls and a Guy co-host Brooke Ryan to Program Director of Mix 95.9 (WMXZ). Ryan steps into the leadership role following the unexpected passing of her former co-host Mike Edwards in December.
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