FCC Escalates ‘La Tropica’ Pirate Radio Fight In Connecticut
The FCC is stepping up its enforcement efforts against alleged pirate broadcaster Wilfredo Ayala, issuing a new warning aimed at the landlord of a Hartford property tied to unauthorized radio transmissions of “La Tropica Radio.”
Eastlan Adds Measurement To Three Markets In The Top 100
Eastlan Ratings has announced an expansion of its continuous measurement services to three additional US radio markets: Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point, NC; Memphis, TN; and Spokane, WA. All three are among the nation's Top 100 radio markets by size.
Dylan Douglas’ Gen Z Political Talk Show Relaunches on SiriusXM
After a successful limited run leading up to the 2024 Presidential Election, SiriusXM is bringing Dylan Douglas back to its Progress channel full-time for the Gen-Z-focused, Liberal talk show Young American.
CPB Resumes Emergency Radio Grants After FEMA Funding Hold
Following the FEMA decision to lift a 65-day hold on $38 million in grants to public broadcasters, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has awarded millions of dollars to public radio operators across the US to bolster emergency alerting capabilities.
Trey Morris to Lead Sales Training Innovation Initiatives for CSS
The Center for Sales Strategy has announced the promotion of Trey Morris to Vice President, Senior Consultant, and Director of Training Innovation. Morris boasts more than three decades of experience in advertising and marketing, with eight years at CSS.
Erica Shea Moves to Denver to Share Afternoons With Slacker
Erica Shea will join The Slacker Show on Audacy Denver's Alice 105.9 (KALC). Beginning Monday, April 28, Shea will be heard alongside Slacker, T Hack, and Erin Doyle, hosting weekday afternoons.
Westwood One VP David Felker Out As Cumulus Shutters Formats
After decades with Cumulus Media's Westwood One and the network's predecessors, Vice President of Programming David Felker has departed the company following its latest round of consolidation and downsizing around seven 24/7 syndicated formats.
Morgan Murphy Media Chair and NAB Pioneer Liz Burns Dies
Elizabeth Murphy Burns, a pioneering broadcaster and influential industry leader, has died. Known for her trailblazing leadership at Morgan Murphy Media, Burns was one of the first women elected to the NAB Board of Directors. She was 79.
The Difference Between Good and Great
(Buzz Knight) When I had the great actor and musician Jeff Daniels on takin' a walk, we delved into the mindset it takes to become an elite actor. In Jeff’s own words: “I learned from people like Meryl Streep. There’s a big difference between good and great."
Pen vs. Keyboard: What Sparks More Creative Thinking?
(By Randy Lane) In our pervasive world of screens, handwriting is fading into obscurity. So, is this a good thing or not for creatives? Princeton and UCLA researchers Pam Mueller and Daniel Oppenheimer tested over 300 students taking notes during class lectures.















