LABF Turns Broadcast History Into Spots For America’s 250th
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has released a new series of pre‑produced radio and television spots as part of its “Before It Was History, It Was Broadcast” initiative, supporting America’s 250th Anniversary.
KXGL’s Can-Do Attitude Triples the Haul for Texas Food Bank
For the seventh year, Connoisseur Media Amarillo's 100.9 KXGL nearly tripled its $8,000 fundraising target with the Annual Cash & Cans Food Drive, raising $21,732 and collecting 2,436 pounds of food for families across the Texas Panhandle.
iHeartMedia Signs Expanded Reseller Deal With Amazon Ads
iHeartMedia had one more surprise up its sleeve to complete its week at Cannes Lions: the broadcaster is deepening its relationship with one of Big Tech's biggest players, expanding its deal with Amazon Ads to position iHeart as a local reseller of audio and video inventory.
APM Cuts a Deal With NYT to Bring Podcast to Public Radio
The New York Times has partnered with American Public Media to bring a radio-tailored adaptation of the Times' weekly podcast The Wirecutter Show, a product recommendation service featuring independent research and product testing, to APM's public radio reach starting in July.
John Kincade Is Coming Home to Atlanta’s 680 The Fan
After six years away, John Kincade is returning to Atlanta on a long-term contract with Dickey Broadcasting Company's 680 The Fan (WCNN). The veteran sports radio host departs Beasley Media Group Philadelphia's 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) on July 31.
MediaCo’s Sigma Adds ‘El Nene’ to Syndication Stable
The MediaCo-powered Sigma Audio Networks has signed Hector "El Nene" Arroyo-Rivera and his Top 20 Countdown Global, which blends Latin, Urban, and Pop, for network sales representation, syndication expansion, and multiplatform opportunities across the US.
La Ley of the Land: How SBS Struck Gold In Texas
Spanish Broadcasting System didn't ease into Houston — it took it by storm. Within three months of launch, La Ley hit #1 among Hispanic listeners. Within 17, it was Medallas de Cortez Station of the Year. GM Cindy Saucedo and Raúl Brindis explain the run to Radio Ink.
After Cyber Attacks, FCC Mandates EAS Security for Radio
Hackers broke into Emergency Alert System equipment at radio stations in Texas and Virginia late last year, injecting fake alert tones and obscene language into live broadcasts. This week, the FCC made its response official, adopting mandated cybersecurity standards.
BFOA Caps Giving Day 2026 with Media Mixer in NYC
The Broadcasters Foundation of America launched its 2026 Summer Sessions in style on Thursday evening, drawing a full house of broadcast executives, talent, and emerging industry professionals to iHeartMedia New York City for the annual Giving Day Media Mixer.
When Big Radio Scales Down, Local Radio Should Scale In
(Erik Cudd) This week's iHeartMedia layoffs should not be treated as a "told you so" moment, a punchline, or another round of industry blood sport. People lost jobs. Families were affected. That should not be discussed lightly. But it should be discussed honestly.















