NAB: musicFIRST ‘Rent-Seeking’ Is Harming Local Radio
In a pointed new filing with the FCC, the National Association of Broadcasters accused the musicFIRST Coalition and Future of Music Coalition of engaging in “copy-paste advocacy” and “rent-seeking” to block deregulation for local radio operators.
Radio’s Leading Women Share Career-Shaping Lessons
On Monday, Radio Ink will unveil the Most Influential Women in Radio for 2025. Now, get a first look at the lessons they've learned on the power of risk-taking, the importance of resilience, the staying true to your own voice.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: The Heat Is On
(By Paige Nienaber) I’m writing this on a sunny Saturday in Minnesota where the temp is going to top out at 64, but with a promise of 80 (and tornadoes) on Monday. Summer heat is a promotional op. Get ready now to make the most of it. Get loud, get wet, and get very visible.
Avoiding S.O.S. With S.O.P.
(By Chris Stonick) S.O.P. stands for Standard Operating Procedure. When you have a plan that you know works, it’s pretty simple: follow it. It’s something that I used to be great at. And it’s something I need to be great at again...
Renew Group Offloads Final Cumulus Shares Amid Nasdaq Exit
Renew Group Private Ltd. has fully divested its stake in Cumulus Media, exiting just as the broadcaster prepares to leave the Nasdaq Global Market exchange. This comes one year and two months after Renew was poised for a hostile takeover of Cumulus.
Federal Court Halts Trump Move to Fire Three CPB Directors
A federal judge has temporarily blocked an effort by former President Donald Trump to remove three members of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s board, marking another legal victory for the CPB in its ongoing fight with the Trump administration.
Kelly Ripa’s Podcast To Go Live On SiriusXM’s Radio Andy
SiriusXM is expanding its partnership with Kelly Ripa, bringing her podcast, Let’s Talk Off Camera, to satellite radio with a new live call-in format. Ripa will begin airing exclusive bi-weekly live episodes on the platform's Radio Andy channel starting May 6.
HHawaii Media Names Fleming Kauai Station & Sales Manager
Joshua Fleming is back on the airwaves in Hawaii as both a host and manager at HHawaii Media. Fleming, known on-air as Shwah, is now handling mornings at Island Radio 98.9 (KITH), the Hawaiian Hits and Reggae Roots station serving Kauai.
NRG Media Wausau Raises $96K To Aid Wisconsin Veterans
Listeners of NRG Media’s four Wausau/Stevens Point stations turned out in full force during the Packers Tailgate Tour stop in Mosinee on April 11, raising more than $96,000 for Patriot K9s of Wisconsin, a nonprofit that provides service dogs at no cost to veterans.
Atlanta’s WABE to Extend Lois Reitzes’ Legacy With New Show
As it closes the curtain on City Lights with Lois Reitzes, Atlanta NPR affiliate WABE 90.1 is preparing to launch a successor program carrying forward the station’s - and Reitzes' - mission of spotlighting Atlanta’s vibrant creative culture following her retirement.
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