Senators Demand Action After FEMA Freezes Public Radio Grants
With the 2025 hurricane season approaching, a bipartisan call from Capitol Hill is urging FEMA to unfreeze critical grant payments meant to bolster the emergency alert systems of public radio stations across the United States.
Female-Hosted Podcasts Power Purchase Decisions For Women
As podcasts enter the mainstream, radio operators and brands looking for growth would be wise to take note of where much of the momentum is coming from: women. They aren't passive consumers, especially when the content reflects their lived experiences.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Drop It Like It’s Pop
(By Paige Nienaber) My first Summer doing this job found me spending the 4th of July at a client in Jacksonville. It was my first time in the market, and temps were in Hiroshima range with a dew point of about 90. But in extreme temps, there's an easy way to win hearts and minds.
Don’t Want A Fake Employee? Try Radio
(By Chris Stonick) If a company is blowing you off about running recruitment ads on the radio because they confidently tell you that they are hiring remote workers to fill their job openings… open their eyes to the modern - and very real - dangers of using remote workers.
Christian Broadcaster Wants Bidding War Over St. Louis FM Signal
Two days before KDHX was set to ask a bankruptcy judge to approve its $4.35 million sale to syndicated Christian network K-LOVE, another noncommercial Christian broadcaster is filing an objection - and a counteroffer - as it seeks to open bidding for the station.
Wink Martindale, Radio Host and Game Show Favorite, Has Died
Wink Martindale, an iconic voice of American radio and television, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91 in California. While widely recognized for his game show hosting, Martindale's illustrious career began and flourished in radio.
Former Saga GM Tom Nankival Joins Mid-West Family As VP
Mid-West Family Broadcasting has named Tom Nankival as Vice President of Sales for its Indiana and Michigan operations, where he will lead efforts across the South Bend and Southwest Michigan markets. Nankival officially begins in the role on May 2.
rapfabulous To Bring Classic Hip-Hop to NYC and Chicago Radios
Audacy has partnered with radio syndicator Superadio to launch rapfabulous, a new weekend show dedicated to classic Hip-Hop culture and history. The program, hosted by Mic Fox and Jazzie Belle, will premiere in Chicago and New York this weekend.
The Pat Boyle Show Joins Infinity Sports Network Overnight Lineup
Audacy has announced the launch of The Pat Boyle Show as part of its weekday programming on Infinity Sports Network. Boyle, who has been with WFAN and Infinity Sports Network since 2019, also co-hosts Sunday’s Bets on Audacy’s BetMGM Network.
FCC Asked to Allow Boosters to Fully Replace Main Transmitters
Has radio broadcast technology moved past the need for a main transmitter? That’s the question ZoneCasting and MaxxCasting provider GeoBroadcast Services is asking the FCC in a petition tied to its “Delete, Delete, Delete” deregulation initiative.















