FCC’s Simington Says Days of Deregulation Are Ahead For Radio
"Should we expect broadcast deregulation? I think it's absolutely clear that we will." Those words from FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington caused a stir at the 2025 NAB State Leadership Conference as radio and TV operators seek freedom to take on Big Tech.
LeGeyt: Local Broadcasters ‘Are Our Competitive Advantage’
NAB President Curtis LeGeyt delivered a rousing address to begin the NAB State Leadership Conference, setting the tone for pivotal lobbying efforts, focusing on AM radio preservation, FCC ownership rule modernization, and broadcasters' fight against Big Tech.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Street School
(By Paige Nienaber) In 1998, Jerry Clifton, Rick Thomas, and I launched [email protected] in Phoenix. One of the immediate holes in the competition's armor was that they were non-existent on the streets. If they weren’t paid - like a remote - they weren’t there.
Shock Jock Anthony Cumia Returns to NYC Radio with 77WABC
After more than ten years off the airwaves, New York City's 77WABC Radio has announced that Anthony Cumia will join its weekend lineup with The Anthony Cumia Show. Cumia is best known for nearly two decades as one half of The Opie and Anthony Show.
SiriusXM Launches Pop-Up Channels for Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige
SiriusXM is celebrating two music icons with the launch of exclusive pop-up channels: Mary J. Blige Radio and GAGA RADIO. Both channels offer listeners a curated experience highlighting the careers and influences of each artist.
San Francisco Giants Games Find New Central Valley Radio Home
Cumulus Media's Sports Radio 970 AM (KESP-AM) in Modesto-Stockton, will serve as the new Central Valley radio broadcast home for the San Francisco Giants. The station will air live play-by-play coverage of all Giants games starting March 27.
Christopher Avello Joins Libsyn as Vice President of Marketing
Libsyn has named Christopher Avello as the podcasting platform's Vice President of Marketing. Avello brings over 20 years of experience in digital media, marketing, and audio storytelling, having spent nearly 13 years at Amazon’s Audible.
Vince Coglianese Is Dan Bongino’s Radio Heir Apparent
As Dan Bongino departs the company to serve as FBI Deputy Director, Cumulus Media is adding Vince Coglianese to bolster its syndicated Conservative talk roster. The VINCE Show will debut on March 17 in the midday timeslot previously held by Bongino.
Brandi Parisi to Lead Programming at All Classical Radio and ICAN
All Classical Radio has promoted Brandi Parisi to Radio Network Program Director for both KQAC content and the International Children's Arts Network. She previously served as the Portland public radio outlet's Assistant Program Director.
Adam Dobbins Joins Cumulus Des Moines as Market Manager
Cumulus Media Des Moines has appointed Adam Dobbins as Vice President and Market Manager. Dobbins joins Cumulus from Walnut Media in Omaha, where he served as Director of Sales. Cumulus operates five stations in the market.
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