Oxenford: Ownership Caps Put Radio at a One-Click Disadvantage
The argument for loosening broadcast ownership rules is well-documented in FCC filings and NAB talking points. Attorney David Oxenford frames it differently: through the eyes of a local advertiser trying to reach every Country music listener in a single market.
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Small Store, Strong Signal: Radio Gives Local Brand A Major Edge
A Missouri hardware store with no national scale is outperforming most of its national competitors on brand awareness in its own backyard. Why? New research points directly to radio advertising in a textbook case for the medium's long-term brand-building power.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Blame It On The Dog
(Paige Nienaber) I had a meeting with a lot of the Pattison Media stations on Friday, and the question of “When should we get packages on the streets?” came up. For example, the US is celebrating its 250th, so when is the best time to start selling sponsors?
Liberman Nabs ‘Nueva’ Leadership Role In Hispanic Radio
It was announced earlier this month that Nueva Network founder and CEO Jose Villafañe would step down from the company. Now, a familiar name is moving in. Jeffery Liberman has been given a top leadership role across both Nueva Network and North Atlantic Media.
NAB to FCC: Help Radio Against ‘Fierce and Formidable’ Big Tech
The NAB has entered the FCC's ongoing competition proceeding with a data-heavy argument for structural reform. In formal comments, the group frames current local radio ownership caps as incompatible with a marketplace now ruled by unregulated Big Tech.
Connoisseur’s Warshaw Uses Spotify to Push FCC on Ownership
A major streaming platform's latest AI feature is doing double duty as regulatory ammunition for Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw, who is seeking to get radio's ownership caps deregulated in the FCC's 2022 Quadrennial Review proceeding.
The Longest Summer
(Mike McVay) We're at the beginning of one of the longest unofficial summers ever. Stretching from May 25 to September 7, this year delivers the earliest and latest possible dates for both Memorial Day and Labor Day. 106 calendar days. Fifteen weeks.
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If You Think Radio Has It Bad, Look Around
(John Shomby) Spend five minutes in any radio conversation these days, and you’ll hear about cutbacks, consolidation, fewer opportunities, and a lot of second-guessing from the top down. To be fair, none of that is wrong. But here’s what’s been on my mind lately...
Every Room at Hispanic Radio Conference Has a Decision-Maker
Here's the truth. Deals get done at Hispanic Radio Conference. Hires get made here. Lessons get learned directly from the people at the top. If your competitor is in Phoenix next week and you decide to stay home, you'll feel it, one way or another.
FTC Hits Cox Media Group Over Phantom AI Ad Tech
Businesses paid for an AI-powered ad service that Cox Media Group claimed would target consumers based on smart device conversations. The FTC is now saying that technology never existed, and the broadcaster could have to pay up to the tune of nearly $1 million.
CMG Raises Athens Digital Director to Company-Wide Role
Cox Media Group has promoted Lauren Smith to Senior Director of Digital Sales, elevating the Athens, GA, based Digital Media Director to a company-wide role focused on field training and digital revenue execution across the organization's markets.
Former Univision Radio GM Joins RAB for Member Engagement
RAB has appointed former TelevisaUnivision leader Sabina Widmann as its EVP to oversee member engagement, enhance member services, and expand overall offerings as the organization works to support the evolving needs of audio and broadcast radio.
Urban One Raleigh Bets on Karen Clark as Marketing Director
Urban One Raleigh has named Karen Clark as Marketing Director, expanding the veteran personality’s role in the company to oversee marketing strategy, promotions, and community engagement for Foxy 107/104, K97.5 (WQOK), and The Light 103.9 (WNNL).
Triton’s Q1 Ranker Senses Podcasting’s Habits Are Changing
Comedy, News, and Society & Culture held their ground at the top of the podcast rankings to open 2026, but there's more climbing beneath them. Triton Digital's Q1 2026 US Podcast Ranker shows two particular genres not in the top three posting the strongest reach growth.
SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Gets the Green Flag for More Years
Two decades in, SiriusXM and NASCAR are staying together. The partners have renewed their multi-year broadcasting agreement, keeping live Cup, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Craftsman Truck Series coverage on satellite radio for fans across North America.
iHeartMedia Maps New Partnership To Give Audio More Car Time
In time for summer road trips, MapQuest and iHeartRadio have partnered for an audio integration on MapQuest.com, allowing users to listen to live iHeartRadio stations alongside their turn-by-turn directions. Mobile app integration is slated for a future update.
