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Nadine Zylstra has spent her career building content operations at some of media's most recognizable platforms. Now she's bringing that experience to public radio. NPR named Zylstra its new Chief Content Officer, filling the role after Edith Chapin's departure.

The Missouri Broadcasters Association grew its Hall of Fame with seven inductees at the annual convention held on June 5 at Margarita Lake Resort. Voice of the St. Louis Cardinals John Rooney emceed the evening, which included recognizing Denny Benne with the Distinguished Broadcaster Award. 

Seventy-two years in, the WHAS Crusade for Children is still raising millions. The annual Louisville-area radio and telethon, broadcast across iHeartMedia's News Radio 840 (WHAS) and WHAS-TV, raised $6,235,132.76; the second-highest total in the event's history.

In a direct response to a string of cyberattacks where bad actors exploited unsecured broadcast equipment to inject unauthorized audio, the FCC is moving to lock down the nation's emergency alert infrastructure, and radio stations are on the clock to comply.

Beasley Media Group has until December 31, 2027, to pay down its debt. But even if it pays back nearly every dollar, debtholders could still walk away with 80% of the company. That's the math embedded in a charter amendment filed June 4 and signed by Caroline Beasley.

Far beyond job security and trust fears, AI could pose another threat to radio broadcasters, per FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty. Trusty warned that AI tools are being used to mine public FCC filings to identify and specifically target communications infrastructure.

New York broadcasters may soon have a legal tool to fight back against AI that secretly scrapes their news content. The New York State Legislature passed legislation that would prohibit automated bots from disguising their identities when accessing station websites.

(Loyd Ford) There was a time when the sales hive at a radio station was alive all day long. Reps came flying in and out constantly. You could hear buzz in the hallways. Someone closed a deal, and everybody knew about it. Land a big appointment? The team felt the momentum.

Two-time NASCAR champion Ned Jarrett, who built a second career in motorsports radio that spanned decades, died June 4 at his home in North Carolina. He was 93. MRN President Chris Schwartz said Jarrett laid the foundation for generations.

Nassau Community College's campus radio station is getting a direct line into the professional broadcast industry. WHPC 90.3 has partnered with Connoisseur Media Long Island to create internship, mentorship, and content opportunities for NCC students.