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Copywriters and sellers beware: there could be a new set of regulations coming to cryptocurrency advertisements. As many crypto companies go bust, Congress is looking to warn potential customers about the risks of investing by adding more transparency to the category.

As the US Hispanic population booms, Roberto Ramirez and Merarys Ríos-Vargas, of the United States Census Bureau, unpack the latest data from 2020 with Radio Ink and dig into what those numbers mean for radio programming and sales.

Another week into May and national radio ad play saw another 6% week-over-week decrease between radio's top five national advertisers. The latest data from Media Monitors shows Progressive is still at the top of the leaderboard for the third week in a row.

(By Roy Williams) “Radio is dying.” “Radio is dead.” “My friends and I don’t listen to the radio. We (blah, blah, blah) instead.” “No one listens to the radio anymore." You've heard these before from clients, friends, strangers, and family.

Storied New Orleans radio station WWOZ is still looking for a new place to call home after the Jazz & Heritage Foundation board decided against purchasing a building on St. Charles Avenue to house their studios. The station must leave their current French Quarter digs.

A research study conducted by FMR Associates and commissioned by Motor Racing Network reveals that NASCAR fans represent a lucrative audience for local radio stations. The study provides valuable insights into the Next Gen NASCAR audience, especially in one key demographic.

Days after John DeBella announced his impending retirement from Philadelphia 102.9 WMGK, another legacy talent departed the station. Jim Kinney, a veteran production and on-air talent, retired on Friday, May 12, according to an announcement by Beasley Media Group.

Cumulus Media is launching the fifth installment of its audio series, Your Music First, featuring Janelle Monáe's new single, "Lipstick Lover," on Atlantic Records. Cumulus' Urban AC stations nationwide will provide exclusive insights into Monáe's personal stories and songwriting.

Delta Media’s The Game 103.7 Lafayette (KLWB) and 104.1 Lake Charles (KLCI) in Southwest Louisiana have new affiliations. Both stations are joining ESPN starting June 26. The stations will be known as ESPN 103.7 Lafayette and 104.1 Lake Charles.

Atlanta talk-radio staple Kim Peterson is bringing The Kimmer Show back to radio starting June 5. Dickey Broadcasting Company News/Talk XTRA 106.3/1230 (WFOM-AM) is bringing The Kimmer and sidekick Pete Davis in for a major daypart.