Trump ‘Pushing Hard’ on AM Act as State Broadcasters Hit The Hill
More than 30 state broadcast associations are in Washington, DC, today to press Congress on the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, with President Trump pledging his support during a Monday radio exchange ahead of today's meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
When Bad Behavior is More Than a Bad Moment
(Mike McVay) The morning talent is accused of spousal abuse, leading to an arrest and a court battle. The high-profile midday talk talent is involved in a case of road rage. These things, and more, have graced the headlines of news in communities and across the nation.
The Failure Worth Repeating
(John Shomby) How many times have you heard successful athletes, artists, CEOs, and entrepreneurs say they learned more from failure than success? It's become almost a cliché. But what if they're only talking about one particular kind of failure?
Appeals Court Upholds Cumulus Injunction Against Nielsen
A federal appeals court has upheld an injunction won by Cumulus Media against Nielsen, agreeing the ratings giant likely violated antitrust law by leveraging an alleged monopoly over national radio data to pressure broadcasters into buying local data they didn't want.
Lockrem Gets In Lockstep With Connoisseur Palm Springs
After exiting Marker Broadcasting's Big 106 (KPLM) after four years, Mary Lockrem is staying on the air in the Coachella Valley, just on a new station. Connoisseur Media Palm Springs has named Lockrem as the midday host for 98.5 The Bull (KDES).
Heidi Raphael Named NYSBA’s Next President And CEO
David Donovan announced in January that he would step down as President and CEO of the New York State Broadcasters Association after 15 years leading the organization. NYSBA has now found his successor in a name well-known to the industry: Heidi Raphael.
Ciliberto & Friends Doubles Up in the Catskills with Thunder Return
Paul Ciliberto is coming back to Thunder 102. The Bold Gold Media host is launching Ciliberto & Friends in the Afternoon on the station where he spent 18 years building the original show, while continuing the original for mornings on Catskills News Talk.
Tempesta’s Loyalty To Vegas Lands Him Mornings At KLUC
Months after his run ended on a rival Las Vegas station, Shawn Tempesta is back where his radio career started two decades ago. Audacy Las Vegas has named Tempesta morning show host at 98.5 KLUC, capping a turbulent stretch with a genuine homecoming.
Donny Fandango Dances Past $53K For RMHC of St. Louis
Hubbard Radio midday host and 105.7 The Point (KPNT) Music Director Donny Fandango raised $53,345 during his 16th Annual Radiothon for Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis, pushing The Point's collective fundraising for RMHC past $700,000.
Cumulus Expands John Lewis’ Reach Into the Sunshine State
Cumulus Media is adding a third state to John Lewis's regional oversight. The company has promoted Lewis to Regional Vice President overseeing Fort Walton...















