Trusty, Speaker Johnson Address NRB Summit in Washington
With the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act now in the Senate's hands, Christian broadcasters brought their priorities to Capitol Hill. NRB's President's Council gathered in DC for its Capitol Hill Media Summit with Speaker Mike Johnson and FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty.
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New California Law Sending Tax Credits To Radio Newsrooms
A year after Congress cut off federal support for public broadcasting, California is putting its own money behind local newsrooms, and radio is included. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed the Community NEWS Act, creating refundable tax credits for news outlets that keep journalists on staff.
MIW Bringing Radio Talent and PDs Together to Talk AI Tools
How can radio talent use AI without automating the personality out of the show? Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio is putting that question to working broadcasters in a free webinar next month, with on-air hosts and programmers sharing how the tools fit into their everyday workflows.
Galaxy’s End: Pamal Broadcasting to Acquire Levine’s NY Stations
Two family-built New York broadcasters are coming together. Pamal Broadcasting, rooted in Albany since 1987, has agreed to acquire Ed Levine's Galaxy Media and its Syracuse and Utica stations, stretching Pamal's reach from the Hudson Valley into Central New York.
Mid-Size Podcasts Win When Buyers Chase Influence
Influence, not reach, is what podcast advertisers are really buying, according to one of the agency executives placing those buys. Adopter Media's Adam McNeil joined Audacy Head of Podcasts Leah Reis-Dennis for an Ad Age webcast expanding on Audacy's State of Audio report and what drives campaign performance.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Gas Is A Hot Button
(Paige Nienaber) Radio's greatest strength has always been its relevance. The "living in the moment" with the audience when something happens. Gas is all that anyone is talking about, so it would behoove you to talk about gas. "But we don't have money to buy gas!" Here's what you do:
Country Radio Hall of Fame Opens Class of 2027 Nominations
The search for the next Country Radio Hall of Fame class is underway. Nominations for the Class of 2027 are now open, with inductees in the Radio and On-Air Personality categories set to be revealed during Country Radio Seminar 2027 in Nashville next March.
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Andy Grammer Named World College Radio Day Ambassador
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Andy Grammer has been named ambassador for Friday's 16th World College Radio Day, recording an exclusive interview that will air on participating student stations across more than 50 countries during the global celebration.
Public Radio Station Says Its Being Forced To Use ‘Gulf of America’
Starting Thursday, Birmingham's public radio newsroom will stop saying Gulf of Mexico. University of Alabama at Birmingham-licensed 90.3 WBHM says a new Alabama law requiring state employees to use Gulf of America extends to its journalists.
830 WCCO Wins Back Timberwolves Radio Rights in Minneapolis
Three seasons after trading traditional radio for a streaming-first deal, the Minnesota Timberwolves are heading home. Audacy Minneapolis' 830 WCCO returns as the team's exclusive radio flagship this season, carrying every regular-season game.
Lotus Seattle Reworks KNWN as Pohjola Takes Programming Post
A leadership change at Seattle's only full-time news station comes with a new look for its newsroom. Lotus Seattle has elevated Jeff Pohjola to Director of News and Programming at All-News Northwest Newsradio (KNWN), while several members of its news and programming staff take on new roles.
John Goforth Named President of Hubbard’s Gamut Network
John Goforth, who has run Hubbard Media That Connects' Gamut Podcast Network since joining the company in 2024, has been elevated to President. Hubbard says the new title places Gamut alongside its other media and entertainment companies.
Saga Hands Hampton Roads GM Reins to Tiffany McCormack
Saga Communications' Hampton Roads Media Group has promoted Director of Sales Tiffany McCormack to General Manager of the Norfolk cluster behind Active Rock FM99 WNOR and Classic Rock 106.9 The Fox (WAFX), succeeding Carol Commander.
NHL Season Coverage Begins On SiriusXM
Live play-by-play for all 32 NHL teams is back on satellite radio as the new season begins. SiriusXM is backing every game with NHL Network Radio's daily analysis, a weekday morning show, and team-specific channels in its app, now in the channel's 22nd year.
Compass Picks Up National Sales for ‘TJ Show’ and ‘LiveLine’
A year after launching as a syndicator, Radiocraft has found an ad sales home for its two biggest shows. Compass Media Networks will represent TJ Taormina's morning program and Mason Kelter's nightly Top 40 request show to advertisers starting at the top of 2027.
iHeart, Audacy, NPR Among 2026 Signal Awards Finalists
Radio companies are well represented among podcasting's finalists for the fifth annual Signal Awards. iHeartMedia, Audacy, NPR, and a string of public radio stations from New Hampshire to West Texas are competing for honors to be announced in October.
