Court Rejects FCC’s Expanded Political Lowest Unit Rate Rule
A federal appeals court has sided with four Democratic candidates, voting 2-1 to set aside a Public Notice from the FCC Media Bureau that would have extended the lowest unit charge to political parties and joint fundraising committees ahead of this fall's midterms.
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Latina-Led Reyna 103.1 Becomes Entravision’s LA Crown Jewel
Entravision Communications' creator, curator, and Latina-led multimedia radio station has formally made its LA debut. Previously Viva 103.1, Reyna 103.1 (KDLD) flipped formats to Spanish Adult Contemporary in June. Now, five founding voices will guide the rebrand.
Radio Stations Across the US Mourn and Celebrate Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton's death at 80 created an unprecedented moment of shared grief on Tuesday, with tributes crossing genres, generations, and political lines. Radio stations became a public hub for that widespread mourning, honoring an artist beloved the world over.
Hispanic Radio Conference Set For Phoenix Return In 2027
Mark the calendar for June 9 and 10, 2027: Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference is heading back to Phoenix for a second straight year at the Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort. Click in for a special pre-early bird rate that saves you $300.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Hot Tub Ticket Machine
(Paige Nienaber) Labor Day in Minnesota signals the end of summer and the onset of snow drifts. Everyone here goes through some angst. You have tickets for shows this fall and beyond, so why not extend the summer with a warranty?
CRTC Grants Indefinite Licenses for Canadian Radio Stations
Canadian radio broadcasters no longer have to renew their licenses. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission finalized a policy this week granting indefinite broadcasting licenses to hundreds of AM and FM stations.
Vida Unida, Worship 24/7 Get FM Options In Fort Myers
Hope Media Group is giving two of its Christian radio brands a presence on the FM band in Southwest Florida. Vida Unida, the company's Spanish-language ministry, and Worship 24/7 are moving from HD subchannels onto their own signals in the Fort Myers market.
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Second Circuit Mandate Cements Cumulus-Nielsen Injunction
The weekslong standoff is over. The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit formally issued a mandate on Tuesday, vacating the stay that had clouded Cumulus Media's antitrust injunction against Nielsen and confirming that the order is back in force.
Connoisseur Canton Raises a $225K Magic Wand for Wish-A-Thon
Connoisseur Media's News-Talk 1480 (WHBC-AM) and Mix 94.1 (WHBC) in Canton, OH, celebrated a major milestone. In its 19th year, the Annual AultCare Wish-A-thon benefiting Wishes Can Happen raised $225,324 for children facing life-threatening medical conditions.
Beasley Media Group Regains Nasdaq Compliance
With plenty of time to spare, Beasley Media Group has closed the book on a Nasdaq listing scare that dogged the company since April. The broadcaster has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum stockholders' equity requirement after months of debt restructuring.
CBI Reveals National Student Media Finalists
College Broadcasters, Inc. has announced the finalists for its 2026 National Student Production Awards, honoring student work from more than 940 submissions, with winners to be named next month at the National Student Media Convention in Philadelphia.
Costa Eagle Picks NH Business Advocate Goodrum For Sales
Costa Eagle Media is turning to a known civic leader to grow its advertiser base in New Hampshire's Lakes Region. Sarah Goodrum has joined as Local Sales and Marketing Manager for Moose 103.3 (WHNM) after chairing the Alton Business Association.
Rick Thomas Returns To Hawaii Radio With Malama Media
Malama Media Group has named Rick Thomas as Senior Vice President of Programming, putting him in charge of the company's Honolulu radio cluster. Thomas heads back to Hawaii after three years as Brand Manager for Beasley Media Group's Tampa cluster.
After 13 Years, Music 1 and Aiir Go Separate Ways
Music 1 and Aiir are going their separate ways, with the two radio software companies ending their commercial relationship at the close of 2026. Music 1 Pro will keep integrating with Aiir's PlayoutOne automation system for stations already using both.
Triton: News Podcasts Surge Ahead of the Midterms
Triton Digital's Q2 2026 US Podcast Ranker shows News posting the sharpest reach growth of any genre ahead of the midterms, even as Comedy widens its already-controlling lead, driven partly by late-night television shows increasingly moving into audio.
SiriusXM Rings In New Era With WWE Radio
Ahead of SummerSlam, SiriusXM and WWE are launching WWE Radio on channel 156, the new official audio home of WWE. Starting July 27, the channel will feature daily programming from key talent and live play-by-play of WWE’s Premium Live Events.
