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Telecom Act: 20 Years Later
Chachi, Seeman Lead Final Conclave’s Last Rockwell Honorees
The Conclave has revealed its Rockwell Recipients, with the final five set to be honored at The Last Conclave in Minneapolis, September 15–17.
NAFB Foundation Awards Scholarships to Future Ag Broadcasters
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting Foundation has awarded $47,500 in scholarships to six agriculture communications students. The 2026 class will be recognized at the NAFB Foundation Celebration Luncheon during the NAFB Convention in Kansas City.
Red Apple’s News Network Crosses the Atlantic With BLR Deal
Two months in, Red Apple Audio Networks' Worldwide News Network is living up to its name. The all-news operation has struck a radio distribution partnership with German syndicator BLR, offering English-language newscasts and breaking news alerts abroad.
Fletcher Ford Alters Syndication With Christian Rock Offering
He spent years building traffic and billing software for radio stations, but before that, Fletcher Ford had a real passion for Christian alternative rock. That fandom now has a home in ALTered, a new syndicated show blending interviews with new music discovery.
Audacy Strikes 42-Station Distribution Deal With SiriusXM
Dozens of Audacy's sports, news, and talk stations are heading to SiriusXM. The two companies have struck a new distribution deal bringing 42 stations from 29 markets to satellite radio nationwide, with 23 sports stations launching in time for football season.
AM Act Fly-In Recap: State Broadcasters Make One Urgent Ask
State broadcasters associations are among radio's most valuable advocates, and this month's AM Fly-In put that dedication on display. Radio Ink caught up with three leaders whose associations spent last week pressing Congress for a vote on the AM Act.
New Audacy Data Shows Audio’s Back-to-School Advantage
Parents are shopping earlier, spending more on what their kids want, and increasingly tuning that behavior to something other than TV. A new Audacy report argues audio is where budget-strapped parents and trend-driven teens are actually spending attention.
Radio Groups Renew Ownership Push As TV Cap Vote Looms
Radio's push to loosen its ownership caps is picking up pace as the FCC moves toward eliminating a similar limit for television. New ex parte filings from Connoisseur Media and Beasley Media Group show broadcasters pressing FCC staff and a Commissioner.
Analysis Shows Podcast Ads Still Lighter Than Radio’s Load
Traditional radio still runs a heavier commercial load than most podcasts, according to a new study measuring ads inside 60,000-plus episodes. But a handful of the heaviest-loaded shows indicate that radio companies may be bringing AM/FM-level ad time to the medium.
Being More Than Radio – Part 1
(Mike McVay) As one of my young wizardly friends once asked, “If radio was invented after the internet, what would it be like today?” Pondering that of late led me to visit with three bright minds who are making a difference with media-centric platforms and ask them.
