Dan Bongino Adds Morning Radio Slot With Westwood One
Westwood One is doubling down on Dan Bongino. The syndicator will launch The Bongino Report AM, a new weekday morning program starting September 21, adding a second daily Bongino show to its lineup just days after his afternoon program premiered.
Court Rejects FCC’s Expanded Political Lowest Unit Rate Rule
A federal appeals court has sided with four Democratic candidates, voting 2-1 to set aside a Public Notice from the FCC Media Bureau that would have extended the lowest unit charge to political parties and joint fundraising committees ahead of this fall's midterms.
Hispanic Radio Conference Set For Phoenix Return In 2027
Mark the calendar for June 9 and 10, 2027: Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference is heading back to Phoenix for a second straight year at the Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort. Click in for a special pre-early bird rate that saves you $300.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Hot Tub Ticket Machine
(Paige Nienaber) Labor Day in Minnesota signals the end of summer and the onset of snow drifts. Everyone here goes through some angst. You have tickets for shows this fall and beyond, so why not extend the summer with a warranty?
CRTC Grants Indefinite Licenses for Canadian Radio Stations
Canadian radio broadcasters no longer have to renew their licenses. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission finalized a policy this week granting indefinite broadcasting licenses to hundreds of AM and FM stations.
Vida Unida, Worship 24/7 Get FM Options In Fort Myers
Hope Media Group is giving two of its Christian radio brands a presence on the FM band in Southwest Florida. Vida Unida, the company's Spanish-language ministry, and Worship 24/7 are moving from HD subchannels onto their own signals in the Fort Myers market.
Second Circuit Mandate Cements Cumulus-Nielsen Injunction
The weekslong standoff is over. The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit formally issued a mandate on Tuesday, vacating the stay that had clouded Cumulus Media's antitrust injunction against Nielsen and confirming that the order is back in force.
After 13 Years, Music 1 and Aiir Go Separate Ways
Music 1 and Aiir are going their separate ways, with the two radio software companies ending their commercial relationship at the close of 2026. Music 1 Pro will keep integrating with Aiir's PlayoutOne automation system for stations already using both.
Connoisseur Canton Raises a $225K Magic Wand for Wish-A-Thon
Connoisseur Media's News-Talk 1480 (WHBC-AM) and Mix 94.1 (WHBC) in Canton, OH, celebrated a major milestone. In its 19th year, the Annual AultCare Wish-A-thon benefiting Wishes Can Happen raised $225,324 for children facing life-threatening medical conditions.
Study: Radio, Podcasts Audiences Outpace TV on AI Reach
Data shows weekly AI use among Americans has reached 50%, but many brands in the space are struggling to build awareness and trust with a still-skeptical public. Their best bet for both, per new research, might just be over-the-air radio and podcasts.
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