Radio Watches Closely as FTC Appeals Non-Compete Ban’s Halt
The Federal Trade Commission announced it will appeal a Texas federal court's decision blocking its non-compete ban from being implemented nationwide. In August, US District Judge Ada Brown ruled that the FTC lacked the authority for such a sweeping ban.
Lee Harris To Lead Forecast 2025 Exec Panel With Alesse, Babin
NewsNation New York Bureau Chief and Radio Hall of Fame inductee Lee Harris is joining the lineup for Forecast 2025. Harris will be moderating the annual Executive Super Session, which features top-tier broadcasting leaders from both radio and television.
Women to Watch: Emily Ward, Midwest Communications
(By Charese Frugé) Emily Ward is the Sales Manager for Midwest Communications in Nashville. Before relocating, she served as a GSM in Atlanta after starting her radio sales journey in Jacksonville, FL, and working multiple markets leading to her current position.
Radio Recruitment Dollars: Lesson Seven
(By Chris Stonick) Does copy matter in recruitment ads? Only if you want to get results for the client. A recruitment ad should be as compelling as a retail ad… maybe even more so. Think about it: we’re not trying to get someone to buy a candy bar or attend a concert.
LeGeyt: Trump’s Broadcast Threats Undermine First Amendment
NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt has strong words for Donald Trump over continued threats by the former President to media outlets and calls to revoke broadcast licenses of networks due to content disagreements.
Gayle Troberman To Step Down As iHeartMedia CMO
iHeart has announced that Gayle Troberman, who has served as the company's Chief Marketing Officer since October 2014, will transition to a new role as a senior advisor. The news was revealed to iHeart staff in an internal memo given to Radio Ink.
Bouchard to Succeed Catherine Tait as CBC/Radio-Canada CEO
Marie-Philippe Bouchard has been appointed as the next President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, taking over the role for a five-year term starting January 3, 2025. Bouchard will be the first Francophone woman to lead the Canadian public broadcasting arm.
Aaron Miller Named Market Manager for Audacy Sacramento
Audacy has appointed Aaron Miller as Senior Vice President and Market Manager for its Sacramento market. Miller moves to California's Central Valley from Phoenix, where he served as Director of Sales for Audacy's cluster there.
CRS 2025 Opens Futuri Digital Pioneer Scholarship for Students
Country Radio Broadcasters has opened applications for the Futuri Digital Pioneer Scholarship, aimed at supporting the future leaders of digital radio. The scholarship is for a student who shows exceptional potential in driving radio's digital transformation.
Trump Faces Legal Threat From ‘Breakfast Club’ Hosts For New Ad
The Breakfast Club co-hosts Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy have issued cease and desist orders to former President Donald Trump over the use of their voices in a recent campaign ad that attacks Vice President Kamala Harris over transgender rights.















