FEC: No Violations in iHeart Contributions to Pro-Cruz PAC
The Federal Election Commission has dismissed a complaint that alleged iHeartMedia’s nearly $1 million in podcast-related contributions to a super PAC supporting Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) violated federal campaign finance laws.
LeGeyt, Forgy, & Kantor Among 2025 BFOA Leadership Honorees
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced the recipients of its 2025 Leadership Awards, to be presented at the BFOA Annual Breakfast on Wednesday, April 9, at the Encore Resort during the NAB Show in Las Vegas.
Susan Larkin Fills Former Field Seat on NAB Radio Board
Audacy Chief Operating Officer Susan Larkin has been appointed to the NAB Radio Board of Directors. Board Chair Collin Jones made the appointment in accordance with the association’s bylaws, filling the seat previously held by David Field.
WFRE Listeners Push St. Jude Fundraising to New Heights
99.9 WFRE’s Free Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon raised a record-breaking $615,905 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Since launching the annual event in 2006, the Maryland station owned by Local Daily Media has contributed nearly $8 million.
Spot Ten Rankings: Wendy’s Climbs, Babbel Breaks Into the Top 5
With spring on the way, Quick Service Restaurants are starting to make seasonal ad moves, with Wendy's leading the way on radio. In the latest Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio rankings, the fast food chain jumped ten spots in the span of a week.
Jessica Fuller Steps Into Senior VP Role at iHeart Asheville
iHeartMedia Asheville has promoted Jessica Fuller to Senior Vice President of Sales across its seven stations and digital platforms in the cluster. Fuller previously served as Vice President of Sales after joining the broadcaster in 2018.
Roger Stone Expands Radio Presence with New Nightly Show
Red Apple Audio Networks and New York City's 77WABC Radio have expanded the on-air role of political strategist Roger Stone with a new weeknight show. The StoneZONE will air in addition to the syndicated Sunday program, The Roger Stone Show.
Raúl Brindis’ Return to Houston Radio Rocked by Tower Attack
In December, Spanish Broadcast System launched La Ley 92.1 in Houston, following its $7.5 million acquisition from Urban One. Now the station is claiming its tower was sabotaged in an attack one day before the debut of morning host Raúl Brindis.
Has Radio Stopped Inviting Listeners In?
Radio remains competitive, but its marketing struggles persist. A key CRS 2025 panel gathered experts to address the challenge, exploring ways to reconnect with audiences, leverage social media, and rethink promotions to keep AM/FM top-of-mind.
Podcast Ads See Longer Breaks, Bigger Brands, More Spending
Podcast advertising continued its rapid expansion in Q4 2024, with total ad spend rising 19% year-over-year, according to Magellan AI’s Podcast Advertising Benchmark Report. The data suggests that advertisers are becoming more comfortable with longer ad breaks.















