FCC Chair Rosenworcel Answers Congressional Inquiry on Soros
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has responded to the US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability investigation regarding the Commission's alleged "fast-track" approval of Audacy's ownership deal involving ties to billionaire George Soros.
CPB Grants NPR $1.9 Million for Enhanced Editorial Operations
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has awarded a $1.9 million grant to NPR to enhance its editorial operations and support the production of 24/7 news content across multiple platforms with eleven new positions.
Triton: Political Podcast Listeners Are Older, Educated, and Affluent
With all eyes on the presidential election, political podcast listening has surged in the US by 28% year-over-year. The growth has been especially pronounced in the past six months, with one particular party significantly favoring the medium.
FCC Announces New EEO Audit Round With Hurricane Caveat
On October 18, the FCC's Enforcement Bureau issued its second Equal Employment Opportunity audit letters for the year to a randomly selected group of radio stations but includes special allowances for stations affected by the recent hurricanes.
iHeart Raises A NOLA Station From The Dead With ‘VooDoo’
iHeartMedia New Orleans has launched the new VooDoo 103.7 (WFFX), resurrecting the brand name used by iHeart's KVDU from 2011 until 2017. The change comes as iHeart moves KVDU to cover Baton Rouge as 104.1 The Vibe and brings WFFX to The Big Easy.
Greg Rambin Takes On Second Brand to Manage In Chattanooga
Audacy has promoted Greg Rambin to Brand Manager of Rock 105 (WRXR) in Chattanooga. Rambin will also continue as the station's midday host and maintain his position as Brand Manager for sister station 98.1 The Lake (WLND).
To Reach Gen Z, Radio Should Be Leaning On Its ‘Influencers’
As AM/FM seeks out more engagement with Gen Z, new data shows the industry has a unique opportunity to harness the power of its on-air personalities to attract both younger audiences and advertisers looking to connect with this sought-after demographic.
Villafañe, Trask, Wharton To Discuss Main Street Radio At Forecast
Radio Ink's Forecast 2025 will see the return of Main Street Media: Where Local Broadcast Survives & Thrives, discussing the insights, challenges, and strategies of small and independent broadcast station owners and executives.
FCC Reveals Tentative LPFM Selectees From 1,300 Applications
Almost one year after the FCC opened the Low Power FM application window for the first time in a decade, the Commission has announced the tentative selectees from 93 groups of mutually exclusive applications for new station construction permits.
Bill Bussey Starts New Broadcast Chapter As ‘Rick & Bubba’ Ends
Initially, no specific reason was given for why Bill "Bubba" Bussey was retiring from Rick & Bubba after 30 years, but as the show prepares for its end in December, Bussey has already struck out on his next broadcasting adventure.
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