New York Public Radio Stations Ally For News Network
Twelve public radio stations in New York have united to form the New York Public News Network to enhance news reporting efficiency across the state. The Network will allow member stations to share stories and resources as well as coordinate coverage.
Florida Tech’s WFIT Says Yes To Yasko As New GM
Florida Tech's public radio station, WFIT 89.5, has appointed Stephen Yasko as its new General Manager. With 25 years of experience in public media with NPR and Pacifica, Yasko has been the station's Program Manager since 2022. He takes the reins from Terri Wright.
Blast From The Past: Chuck Mefford, WOCR
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Chuck Mefford at Olivet College's WOCR in the 1970s. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
New Smyrna Beach AM Owner ‘Skip’ Diegel Dead At 75
Multifaceted radio station owner and morning host Clement "Skip" Diegel passed away on January 16. Diegel is best known for his work in Florida, serving as one of its original managers for The Villages WVLG and owner of WSBB-AM in New Smyrna Beach.
NPR Roars Back To Triton Podcast Ranker After Multi-Month Pause
Triton Digital has unveiled its final US Podcast Ranker for 2023, spanning December 4 to December 31. The report, based on Triton’s Podcast Metrics service, saw the return of NPR and its series to the list after a months-long absence due to a data collection migration.
Charlotte Wilson Joins Classical FM In Upstate New York
WMHT, a Classical music radio station in New York's Capital Region, has hired Charlotte Wilson as a host and producer. Wilson brings her long background in Classical broadcasting, having significantly impacted the genre in her home country of New Zealand.
Thompson and Ingram Raised To Black Information Network SVPs
iHeartMedia's Black Information Network is making two promotions within its leadership team. Chris Thompson is now the Senior Vice President of News and Programming, while Angela Ingram has been named the Senior Vice President of Public Engagement.
Royalty Payment Distributor Includes iHeartMedia In Mass Audit
iHeartMedia has received notice from the Mechanical Licensing Collective of the organization's intent to audit its records over royalty payments. The audit will examine the accuracy of payments for the first three years of the MLC's blanket license.
New NAB Report Shows AM Radio’s Unrivaled Power In A Crisis
As the AM For Every Vehicle Act closes in on the majority of votes needed to pass in both the Senate and House of Representatives, the NAB is releasing a brand new report on AM radio's importance as a cornerstone of America's emergency communication infrastructure.
Did The FCC Just Introduce The Main Studio Rule 2.0?
A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from the FCC originally intended to support local journalism took a surprise left-turn in calling the efficacy of the Main Studio Rule elimination into question - and it could open a wasp's nest for broadcasters.















