Your FCC Fees Could Be Going Down This Year
The FCC has released a plan that would result in US radio stations paying lower regulatory fees this year. The proposed fee schedule, which is yet to be officially adopted, would provide more substantial relief to radio stations in the smallest markets.
FCC Tracks Pirates To America’s Last Frontier
From the largest market to some of the smallest, the FCC is on a full-on pirate hunt. After serving shutdown orders to numerous pirate operators in NYC, the Enforcement Bureau is investigating an unlicensed FM broadcast station operating in Wasilla, Alaska.
iHeart Brings Asian Genre To America With A PoP
iHeartMedia Honolulu has announced the launch of PoP! 101.9 (KUCD), the first 100,000-watt Asian Pop radio station in the United States. This new station aims to showcase the multicultural, positive, and upbeat Asian Pop music genre, which has gained global popularity.
‘CEO of Radio TikTok’ Gets Audacy Extension
Audacy has extended its contract with radio and multi-media personality Joshua "Bru" Brubaker. Bru hosts his daily radio show on several Audacy brands, including B96 (WBBM) in Chicago, Power 96 (WPOW) in Miami, and Live 101.5 (KALV) in Phoenix.
Blast From The Past: Timothy Braddock, 1972
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast from the Past comes from Timothy Braddock and his days at WONT. Send your Blast From The Past to Cameron at [email protected] for your chance to be featured.
Gracies Announce Presenters & Lifetime Achievement Winner
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has announced more details about the upcoming 48th Anniversary Gracie Awards. The event will take place on May 23, honoring exceptional programming created by, for, and about women in broadcast media, including radio.
Google Search Makes Podcast Play Easier
Google has introduced a new design that makes it easier for users to stream podcasts from platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify directly from Google Search. The feature is rolling out gradually and is currently only available in the US.
Former iHeart EVP Launches Podcast Investment Firm
DWNLOAD Media, a new podcast company, is being launched by a group of media and investment veterans. The company, co-founded by Chris Peterson, former EVP of podcasts at iHeartMedia, aims to invest in audio and podcast companies, primarily focusing on content.
Will Dan Bongino Stay At Cumulus After All?
Cumulus Media and Westwood One syndicated talk host Dan Bongino may be resigning his contract next year after claims to the contrary. Bongino took issue with Cumulus' COVID-19 vaccine requirement, but with its dissolution, his future is now uncertain.
New York Times Makes Serious Leap Into Audio
After extended beta testing, The New York Times launched its new audio journalism app to the public on Wednesday. New York Times Audio offers exclusive shows, dispatches, and audio articles. The app is only available for news subscribers on iOS.
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