SoundExchange Lawsuit Against SiriusXM Put on Hold
A federal judge has approved a 45-day pause in SoundExchange’s $150 million royalty lawsuit against SiriusXM, giving both parties time to pursue a potential out-of-court resolution.
iHeartMedia’s BIN and Obama Foundation Launch Partnership
iHeartMedia's Black Information Network has entered a multi-year collaboration with The Obama Foundation aimed at deepening youth engagement and civic participation. The effort will focus on elevating stories and programs that promote awareness and impact.
Matt Pinfield Ready For Triumphant Return To SoCal Radio
Matt Pinfield is set to return to the airwaves of 88.5 The SoCal Sound (KCSN) just months after a life-threatening stroke left him unresponsive for weeks. The launch of The Matt Pinfield Show is coming on Monday, June 2.
Fresno Afternoon Host To Step Away From The Mic After 49 Years
Fresno air talent E. Curtis Johnson will sign off for the final time on Friday, bringing to a close a 49-year career in radio for health-related reasons. Johnson held on-air roles in major and mid-size markets, including San Diego, Salt Lake City, and Ventura.
WCWS Returns to Westwood One With Live Audio Coverage
Cumulus Media's Westwood One will once again serve as the official national audio broadcaster of the NCAA Division I Women’s College World Series, providing coverage of every game from the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City.
Hope Media Group To Debut Ministry & Media Center On June 5
Hope Media Group has officially unveiled its new 50,000-square-foot Ministry & Media Center in New Caney, TX, giving a first look at the Christian broadcaster's updated headquarters. The building is set to accommodate more than 220 team members.
Barber to Head Saga’s Cville Right Now as Editor-in-Chief
Saga Communications’ Charlottesville-based digital news outlet Cville Right Now has appointed journalist Mike Barber as its Editor-in-Chief. Barber will oversee the editorial direction of the growing platform, which serves readers across northern Virginia.
Simington: FCC Has Beefed Up Deregulation Plans For Media
With a Republican majority at the FCC just days away, broadcast media regulations are not sacred, but "profane cows," and Commissioner Nathan Simington says those legacy policies, "Are ones that we’re lining up for the slaughterhouse.”
Radio Outperforms Digital Competitors in Connected Car Influence
While radio may not have the captive audience in the car it once did, it still beats out all other audio competitors when it comes to in-car reach, and more importantly, impact. New data shows AM/FM listeners aren’t just hearing ads on the road - they’re acting on them.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Breaking Summer
(By Paige Nienaber) In July 1989, I started as The Director of Fun ‘N Games at Kiss 102 in Charlotte. On the first day, I discovered that I’d inherited The 102 Days Of Summer. All I could think was “Geez, that’s an old promotion.” And that was in 1989.
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