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(Sponsored Content) As of January 2025, FCC rules now allow FM radio stations to create geotargeted zones for political advertising through booster networks. This enables stations to broadcast content simultaneously in different geographic areas within their coverage zone, particularly benefiting political advertising.

Rubber City Radio Group's 97.5 WONE in Akron helped raise $377,343.70 for local Northeast Ohio charities in 2024. Non-profits assisted include Summit DD, the Humane Society of Summit County, and the Kidney Foundation of Ohio.

Bob Perkins, a beloved voice in Philadelphia’s jazz community and a veteran broadcaster known as "BP with the GM," passed away Sunday at the age of 91. Perkins had been hospitalized for two weeks before his death.

Charlottesville Radio Group is the latest Saga Communications branch to rebrand as the broadcaster emphasizes its increasingly multimedia approach. The Central Virginia cluster is now Charlottesville Media Group, including digital news platform CvilleRightNow.com.

Strong Tower Christian Media has introduced a new Christian rock station, Iron-FM, led by Program Director and Station Manager Matt Talluto. The station currently streams online, with plans for terrestrial signals under consideration in the Dayton, OH, area.

Family Life Radio has reported the results of its 2024 Toy Drive, ultimately gathering more than 13,000 gifts for over 2,500 children across the US. The Toy Drive, supported by FLR’s listeners and partners, collaborated with eight local nonprofits to distribute the gifts.

iHeartMedia has announced Joyce Wirthlin as the new Market President for its Salt Lake City cluster, overseeing six stations. Her promotion comes after almost four years as Senior Vice President of Sales for the cluster. She succeeds Judy Copier.

Red Apple Music Networks, the music radio arm of Red Apple Audio Networks, has expanded its national syndication with Cousin Brucie’s Rock & Roll Party, hosted by legendary radio personality Bruce “Cousin Brucie” Morrow.

What does it take to effectively coach and develop on-air talent in radio today? The answers vary, but the best Program Directors agree on a few key principles. Here's how the top Program Directors in Country radio lead their teams.

(By Dara Kalvort) Attending CES 2025 was a whirlwind experience. As someone deeply invested in digital transformation and AI in radio and beyond, I was inspired by how rapidly technology is redefining industries - and how critical it is to embrace these changes.