May Brings Lawmakers To AM Act; Grows Hope For Summer Vote
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act continues to tack on supporters in Washington. In the first half of May alone, 19 more members of the US House of Representatives signed on to co-sponsor the bipartisan bill, which would require AM radio in all new vehicles.
Conservative Coalition Joins Push To End Radio Ownership Caps
A coalition of conservative and free-market advocacy organizations is calling on FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to move quickly on eliminating ownership caps for radio and TV, arguing that the rules are outdated and harmful for broadcasters.
How To Stop Talking Yourself Out Of Cold Calling
(By Loyd Ford) Here are 5 key strategies local radio sellers can elevate their cold calling efforts, specifically when targeting local advertisers — those who may be advertising in newspapers, radio, digital billboards, or social platforms in a specific geographic area.
Three Minute Update: Q1 v. Q1
(By Steve Allan) By now, you’ve seen the comparisons of the first quarter of 2025 with Q4 of 2024 under Nielsen's new three-minute PPM Average Quarter Hour qualifier. We at Research Director Inc. decided to create our own more apples-to-apples-ish comparison.
Station Manager Opening in Beckley, West Virginia
(Sponsored) WVRC Media is a community-oriented, award-winning broadcast company. Our Beckley cluster includes three FMs and an AM in an unrated market. If living in a beautiful area and working for a privately owned, employee-focused broadcast company sounds appealing, let’s talk.
CRB Seeks Comments on Raised Streaming Royalties for Radio
The Copyright Royalty Board is inviting feedback on the proposed new streaming royalty rates for commercial radio starting in 2026, following a partial settlement by the NAB and SoundExchange, which was approved on April 18.
After 7 Mountains Exit, Lawrence Joins MacDonald Broadcasting
Last week, Radio Ink reported that Bob Lawrence would be departing 7 Mountains Media for a new, unknown position. That role has been revealed as Market Manager for MacDonald Broadcasting’s Saginaw-based cluster of radio and digital properties.
Townsquare Country Lead Doug Montgomery To Retire in July
Veteran Country radio programmer Doug Montgomery has announced his retirement after nearly five decades in the industry. He will officially step down from his role as Townsquare Media’s Vice President and Country Format Lead on July 31.
Seattle Sounders and Reign FC Unite Under New Radio Deal
Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Reign FC have entered into a new multi-year agreement with iHeartMedia Seattle, expanding a longstanding relationship and creating a single audio platform for both clubs for the first time.
NPR Affiliate Michigan Public Expands Criminal Justice Coverage
Michigan Public has appointed Zena Issa as its new Criminal Justice Reporter, returning to the NPR affiliate after previously contributing to its newsroom, Stateside program, and digital platforms. Her first day in the new role was May 6.
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