The Hall of Fame Mindset
(By James Bahm) When I was growing up, my hero failed over 70% of the time. Despite this, I pretended to be this person when I gathered with my friends. I’d stand like they did. Run like they did. If they could do it, I could do it.
Catsimatidis Renews Public Awareness Campaign For AM Act
Red Apple Media Owner John Catsimatidis is renewing his public awareness campaign to get the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act passed. Catsimatidis ran another full-page advertisement in the New York Post on March 12, pushing to keep AM radio in vehicles.
Women in Country Radio Mentorship Extends 2025 Deadline
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio and CRB have extended the application window for the second year of their Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Country Radio program, designed to support female leadership in the format.
Jim Ryan To Exit Audacy; Set To Expand Consulting Career
Audacy SVP of Programming and WNEW daily programmer Jim Ryan is set to leave the company in April, marking the end of a 15-year tenure. Ryan will now focus on his consultancy, continuing with syndicated personality Delilah while expanding his reach.
ACM Radio Nominees Unveiled Ahead of 60th Awards in Texas
The Academy of Country Music has revealed the nominees for the ACM Radio Awards, honoring excellence in the format. Due to ties, the Large Market and Medium Market Radio Station of the Year categories feature six and seven nominees, respectively.
Audioboom Adopts Triton Digital’s Sounder For Podcast Ads
Triton Digital and Audioboom are expanding their partnership with the implementation of Triton’s Sounder solution across Audioboom’s podcast network. This integration leverages Sounder’s contextual targeting and brand suitability tools
FCC Officially Opens Door to Mass Broadcast Deregulation
As previewed by Commissioner Nathan Simington at the NAB State Leadership Conference, the FCC is opening the floodgates to mass deregulation of the broadcasting industry under the mantra of "Delete, Delete, Delete."
NAFB Foundation Awards $33,000 in Internship Grants for 2025
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting Foundation has awarded $33,000 in internship grants to 11 farm broadcasting stations and networks. The grants aim to provide hands-on experience in agricultural broadcasting to students interested in the business.
St. Louis Station Files For Bankruptcy Amid Leadership Quarrel
The ownership of St. Louis community radio station KDHX has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing financial pressures and pending litigation. The move comes after months of turmoil, including volunteer dismissals and continued backlash from supporters.
Forcht Broadcasting Welcomes Neil Middleton as New CEO
Kentucky-based Forcht Broadcasting Radio and Digital has appointed Neil Middleton as its new President and CEO. Middleton stepped into the role in December following the retirement of Mike Tarter.
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