A’s Find a New Flagship Station On Sacramento Radio
The not-yet-Las-Vegas Athletics and iHeartRadio have finalized a broadcast agreement to air all spring training, regular season, and potential postseason games on Sacramento's Talk 650 KSTE. The A's will be playing in California's capitol city through 2027.
CBO: AM Radio Mandate Costs Still Minimal For Automakers
The Congressional Budget Office released its cost estimate for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025. As automakers still claim that adding electromagnetic shielding to preserve AM reception would come at a crippling cost, the CBO disagrees for the third time.
Radio Ink’s New ‘Radio Masters Sales Series’ Debuts March 6
For the past three years, Radio Ink's Radio Masters Sales Summit has brought together radio's greatest sales minds - creatives, executives, and visionaries - to help sellers across the US generate serious revenue. Now that mission is expanding in a major way.
Senator Rails Against NPR: ‘National Propaganda Radio’
As NPR faces increasing heat from Republicans across Capitol Hill, US Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) is calling the public broadcaster "National Propaganda Radio" and urging the passage of a bill that would cut the organization off from federal funds.
Mike Preston On Keeping Country Radio Country
Managing two competing Country stations within the same cluster is a unique challenge, but the experience has given Cumulus Media Dallas Program Director Mike Preston rare insights - ones that he shared during the most recent Global Radio Ideas webinar.
Country Music’s Top Artists Set for CRS 2025 Luncheons
With CRS 2025 days away, attendees are in for a dazzling array of Country music talent on display with three major label-hosted luncheons featuring performances from a mix of rising talent and certified superstars.
Blast From The Past: Jami Mayberry; KBUY, 1979
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Jami Mayberry at KBUY in Amarillo in 1979. Send your Blast From The Past to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
SiriusXM to Provide Flag-to-Flag Coverage of the Daytona 500
SiriusXM has announced its plans for the 67th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, including live race broadcasts, in-car audio from top drivers, and special content from the Daytona Fan Zone featuring Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Melz On The Mic Out At Townsquare Media’s 107.3 Kiss FM
Melz On The Mic has exited Townsquare Media's 107.3 Kiss FM (KISX) in Tyler/Longview, TX, after four years. Melz joined KISX in 2020 and was promoted to Brand Manager in 2022 after serving nearly a decade as APD and on-air personality at KSSM/KOOC Killeen/Temple.
Peoria’s 104.9 The Wolf Raises Over $71K for St. Jude Kids
Midwest Communications' 104.9 The Wolf (WXCL) has wrapped up another Country Cares radiothon, raising $71,025 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Peoria, IL listeners gave generously over the two-day event, surpassing last year’s total of $70,104.90.















