Tara Puckey To Lead RTDNA as CEO Dan Shelley Sets Retirement
After more than 25 years of leadership and advocacy within the Radio Television Digital News Association, RTDNA President and CEO Dan Shelley will retire at the end of 2025. RTDNA Executive Director Tara Puckey will succeed Shelley, effective January 1.
Kansas City’s WHB Extends MLS Radio Rights With Sporting KC
Major League Soccer's Sporting Kansas City and Union Broadcasting's Sports Radio 810 WHB will continue their 15-season broadcast relationship under a new two-year agreement covering the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
Radio Rallies for FCC Reform While Detractor Fights to Keep Caps
Commercial broadcasters, noncommercial operators, and even the US Chamber of Commerce are urging the FCC to scrap or substantially relax the Local Radio Ownership Rule, arguing that the regulation is outdated in a Big Tech world.
Despite Gains, Marketers Continue to Misjudge Creative’s Impact
As brands increasingly prioritize real-time metrics, do marketers truly understand what drives sales? The latest Advertiser Perceptions study suggests that while perceptions are improving, many advertisers still miss the mark on the power of great creative.
Earn The Last Listen
(By Mike McVay) There’s a strong consensus - backed by research - that the auto is the last listening location where radio dominates. With mounting competition from other platforms, new data now shows the beginnings of erosion, fueled by automakers themselves.
It’s Time To Walk Away From Your Radio Station
(By John Shomby) Years ago, I had the unique opportunity to coach both young teen football and baseball for several seasons. I was mentored by my brother, who had lots of coaching years under his belt. One of the things he taught me was how to “chart” a game.
Donald Trump Jr., Lara Trump Take Stakes In Salem Media Group
Salem Media Group has announced a multi-faceted agreement that brings Donald Trump Jr. and Lara Trump into the company as both stakeholders and strategic collaborators as the broadcaster grows its footprint in conservative media.
Jed The Fish, Early Voice Of LA Alt Rock Radio, Dead at 69
Jed "The Fish" Gould, the influential Los Angeles radio talent who helped shape the city’s alternative rock sound at KROQ, has died at 69. Known for his distinctive laughter, Gould spent more than three decades with KROQ as one of its most iconic voices.
Tulsa Radio’s Scooter Seagraves, of KAKC Fame, Passes Away
George B. "Scooter" Seagraves, a familiar and beloved voice to generations of Tulsa radio listeners, has died. He was 85. A native of Stuttgart, AR, Seagraves began his broadcasting career at just 19 years old while attending the University of Tulsa.
Rites of Spring Add Some Color to National Radio Ad Trends
Signs of spring aren't just found in rising temperatures and the emergence of greenery, but in radio's ad breaks. Those interested in a little spring cleaning and spring breakers were both targets, as can be gleaned from this past week's national radio advertising chart.
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