It’s Official: Olivia Trusty Is An FCC Commissioner
The seating of Trusty, which will come in time for the FCC's June 26 Open Meeting, came despite strong opposition from Democrats to her nomination. Republicans successfully overcame any opposition, voting affirmatively to pair of cloture motions that ended debate and any further delay on action.
This Study Suggests Consumers Are ‘Tuning Out’ Linear Radio, TV
Is it true, or is it a report littered with misunderstandings about the continued resilience of broadcast radio and TV? That's what some industry leaders may question after digesting the findings of a report released Tuesday from Attest, which used an online survey to gather its results.
Streaming Eclipses Broadcast and Cable Viewing In May
Streaming reached a "historic milestone" in May as its share of total television usage outpaced the combined share of broadcast and cable for the first time ever. That's according to the latest installment of Nielsen’s monthly report known as "The Gauge."
Is Nexstar Forcing A MVPD To Take NewsNation?
A MVPD owned by Cincinnati Bell has filed a bad faith complaint with the FCC against Nexstar Media Group. Why? Altafiber claims retransmission consent negotiations involving WDTN-2 in Dayton, Ohio, come with a must-carry clause for the NewsNation cable TV channel.
MAGNA: Global Ad Market Slowdown ‘Real But More Modest’
Media owners' net advertising revenues (NAR) will reach $979 billion this year, growing by 4.9% over 2024 but slowing down from 10.3% in 2024, new data from MAGNA show. Neutralizing the significant impact of cyclical events on ad spend in 2024 and in 2025, "the market slowdown is still real but more modest."
Thune Pushing Senate For A Trusty FCC Seating
The FCC has no quorum to conduct regular business or vote on any items on its agenda for the upcoming June Open Meeting. A leading Republican in the U.S. Senate wants to change this as soon as possible. Yet, his effort could be thwarted in a vote block from Democrats wanting a member of their own party seated concurrently.
An AI-Powered Ad Narrative For SiriusXM
It is a technology that is being embraced by terrestrial radio stations across the U.S., thanks to companies such as Futuri and Super Hi-Fi. Now, the nation's subscription-based audio content creation and distribution leader has partnered with a tech company that will allow it to bring AI-generated advertising to listeners.
Hispanic Radio Conference Closes With Heated AM Radio Chatter
Moderated by Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats, “The Future on the Dash: AM Battle Reboot” put a sharp, emotional focus on what many consider one of the most urgent issues facing radio: keeping the AM band in the nation’s vehicles.
Apartment Fire Above WMMX Studio Causes A Commotion
The broadcast studio for WMMX-FM "MIX 107.7" in Dayton was slightly compromised on Thursday by an apparent fire in a residential unit directly above the iHeartMedia-owned Adult Contemporary station.
After 11 Years, Salem Spins An Upstate S.C. FM Translator
As 2014 came to a close, Salem Media Group agreed to purchase an FM translator in the Greenville-Spartanburg market for $185,000 from Tugart Properties. Now, the publicly traded licensee of radio stations across the U.S. is selling the facility. The buyer? It's a regional Hispanic media company that's on a growth spurt.
A Hispanic Radio Conference Discussion Dissects Difficult D.C. Politics
Intrigue, betrayal and drama left and right. No, there was no discussion about a telenovela at the 2025 Hispanic Radio Conference, which concluded on Thursday. But, those themes certainly set the tone for this year's regulatory panel moderated by veteran D.C. communications attorney Francisco Montero.
‘Voluntary Contribution’ To U.S. Treasury Settles FCC Rule Flub
Mud Radio was just over one month late with its license renewal application. Why? It was due to an "inadvertent oversight." Now, the Audio Division Chief of the FCC's Media Bureau is willing to resolve the matter with a Consent Decree. And, it sees the licensee of a Vermont FM pay a civil penalty to the U.S. Treasury to wipe its slate clean.
Tenacity and Swagger: What Hispanic Radio Needs
With a blend of legacy and urgency permeating the conversation, the 2025 Hispanic Radio Conference opened in Houston on Wednesday with a wide array of Hispanic media executives including Spanish Broadcasting System founder, Chairman and President/CEO Raúl Alarcón Jr. on hand.
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Relevant Radio Grabs a North County San Diego FM Home
At 1000 kHz in Vista, Calif., a Class B AM offers Christian Talk and Teaching programming to a wide swath of Southern California, thanks to a signal stretching from San Ysidro to Santa Barbara. Now, the owner of this AM is securing ownership of an FM translator it's been using to reach listeners in North County San Diego.
Weigel Goes WEST With Latest Digital Multicast Offering
It's been decades since Western TV fare such as Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Maverick, Rawhide and The Virginian aired on network television. Yet, there's still a loyal audience for these classic programs. Now, many will get the chance to view them without the need for a cable TV subscription, thanks to a digital multicast network debut courtesy of Weigel Broadcasting.
And Now, Speaker Identification for Live ASR Broadcast Captions
Verbit has brought to market a speaker ID feature for its Captivate ASR captioning product. It's an update designed to improve the quality and clarity of automated captions during live broadcasts by identifying not just speaker changes but the speakers themselves.
Spot Cable An Effective Tool For Harbor Freight
A tool and equipment retailer gaining more everyday customers is continuing to build its brand awareness, and sales growth, through the use of Spot Cable. And, that use again tops that of any other advertiser.
Update: Innovid Teams With Sirius XM For Podcast, Pandora Ad Data
A new ad measurement partnership between SiriusXM Media and the integrated ad server tied to the Pandora ad-supported streaming business and SiriusXM podcasts is designed to aid CMOs in getting a fuller understanding of the campaign's ROI. It builds on measurement agreements with a host of other vendors, including Nielsen.
Shoppable TV Advertising Success Examined By Roku
Just how do consumers engage with "shoppable TV," the latest sexy sales platform marketers are salivating over? A new report from Roku and Dentsu shows that, as streaming becomes a dominant mode of TV consumption, advertisers are reimagining what’s possible with shoppable TV and how to best engage with consumers.
RAB Concludes Radio Talent Institute, Audio Media Academy
The GAB Radio Talent Institute returned to Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga., on May 12-17, while the inaugural Illinois Broadcasters Foundation’s Audio Media Career Academy took place in Bloomington-Normal, Ill., from May 12-17.
FCC Issues Three More Pirate Radio Warnings
The Carr Commission has sent official notices of illegal pirate radio broadcasting to a trio of property owners, warning them that the activity coming from buildings they own must cease or they'll be held accountable and could see a big fine.
A ‘Super’ New and Efficient Voice Tracking Workflow Arrives
Super Hi-Fi, an audio-focused AI-powered tech company focused on what it calls "high-margin radio," has unveiled a "significant upgrade" to its next-generation voice tracking workflow program.
Focusrite RedNet Ignites Broadcast Workflow At Two Major Festivals
For nearly two decades, audio production company American Mobile has delivered real-time broadcast mixes for some of the nation’s most iconic live broadcasts and music festivals. In 2025, the company founded by owner and Chief Engineer Chris Shepard made its market at the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals.
Inovonics ‘Future-Proofs’ Its 677 Triple Tuner
California-headquartered Inovonics Inc. has rolled out a firmware upgrade for its 677 EAS Triple Tuner. It adds new features to enable compatibility with both today's EAS hardware products and forthcoming software-based EAS implementations.
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