Senate Confirms Olivia Trusty to FCC, Giving Carr a GOP Majority
Despite vocal opposition from Senate Democrats and warnings of a potential GOP power grab at the FCC, the Senate has confirmed Olivia Trusty to serve as a Commissioner. The vote restores quorum to the Commission and hands Republicans a functional majority.
SiriusXM Adds AI Voice Cloning to AdMaker with Narrativ Deal
SiriusXM is adding AI-generated voice replicas into its self-service audio creative platform, AdMaker, via voice technology company Narrativ. The tool combines licensed AI voice clones with the creative direction of SiriusXM’s human-led in-house agency.
New Country’s Hawkeye & Michelle Raise $33K for Patriot PAWS
Cumulus Media Dallas's New Country 96.3 (KSCS) morning show Hawkeye in the Morning has once again partnered with Patriot PAWS Service Dogs for its fifth annual Pet for a Vet campaign, raising $33,636 during this year’s two-week effort.
Democrats to Oppose Trusty FCC Vote Amid Gomez Ouster Fears
The seeds of discontent sown during Olivia Trusty’s advancement out of the Senate Commerce Committee are sprouting. The FCC nominee faces mounting resistance from Democrats, as Republicans rush to establish a quorum and majority at the agency.
Radio Could Lose $150M+ in Ad Revenue Under New Senate Bill
What began as speculation and worry in broadcasting circles is now taking legislative shape: a sweeping attempt to ban prescription drug ads from radio is on the table - not from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but from a coalition of Democratic Senators.
Report: Podcast Hosts More Influential Than TikTok and TV Stars
Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights are pulling back the curtain on podcasting's blind spots. The data-driven message? Your hosts are more powerful than social media influencers, and the next generation of listeners doesn’t look - or listen - like the last.
The Programming Foundation: Part 2 – Filling Out The House
(By Mike McVay) Last week, we focused on the music and air talent in a station’s Programming Foundation. But just as a well-built house needs more than walls and windows, a truly successful station depends on the essential components behind the scenes.
8 Ways To Put The ‘V’ In MVP
(By John Shomby) In sports, it’s clear what qualifies an individual as a Most Valuable Player. By definition, it’s an award given to the individual who has contributed the most to the team’s success. The key word is the “V” portion, which, broken down even more, means VALUE.
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Raúl Brindis Joins AIRE Radio Networks for National Syndication
Coming off his speaking engagement at Hispanic Radio Conference 2025, Spanish Broadcasting System has announced the national syndication of El Show de Raúl Brindis, bringing the well-known, Houston-based program to AIRE Radio Networks.
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