Blacksun Swallows A Group of Spearman’s Stations
It's a private equity group based in New York that placed its dollars in enterprises "supporting the future of technology." This includes sectors such as media and entertainment. Now, this entity using rented workspaces at 45 Rockefeller Plaza is seeking the FCC's approval to buy a group of Monte Spearman's radio stations.
Sirius XM’s OTT Cue Makes It More Like Broadcast Radio
The company led by CEO Jennifer Witz has introduced "a new low-cost, ad-supported subscription plan" — a move seen by Netflix, Hulo and HBO Max that some critics may argue makes Sirius XM more like Radio. The ad-supported SiriusXM option will bring "the company's flagship audio service" at a fee of "less than $7" per month.
Beyer Is Back: This Time As Hubbard’s Seattle Leader
Twenty-two years ago, he walked through the doors of what were then Sandusky Radio properties as an intern. Today, those stations are owned by Hubbard Radio. And, that individual is now the VP/Market Manager.
Consent Decree Ends Probe Into Improper License Transfer
The licensee of a Class B AM radio station serving an area of Puerto Rico due west of metropolitan San Juan has entered into a Consent Decree with the FCC Media Bureau's Audio Division Chief that puts to an end a probe into an unauthorized transfer of control.
Known For Quiet Advocacy, D.C. Pauses To Remember John Lyon
John Lyon, whose decades-long presence on News/Talk WMAL in Washington, D.C. intertwined with one of the region’s most haunting mysteries, has died at the age of 85. Lyon’s 22-year career at the former ABC Radio station at 630 kHz, now a Cumulus Media property at 105.9 MHz, began in the early 1970s.
Soros Fund, Del Nin Seek To Squash Warshaw’s Audacy Fight
A legal battle between Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw and Audacy's lead equity interest holder escalated on Thursday as Soros Fund Management and its Head of Media Investments, Michael Del Nin, filed aggressive responses to a lawsuit filed by Warshaw in which he claims he should have Kelli Turner's job.
WLRN Expansion Challenged By The Station’s Licensee
In an unusual twist, the license holder of Miami's NPR Member station has filed a Petition to Deny the transfer of control of a West Palm Beach move-in to the South Florida Public Media Group. The entity has been operating the station on behalf of the Miami-Dade County School Board, which is protesting the purchase.
Hall Says Farewell To ‘MAX’ With Joyful Transaction
As 2025 began, a Lakeland, Fla.-based radio broadcasting company attracted attention for saying goodbye to the Program Director and morning co-host of its Adult Hits FM in its home market, with his on-air companion also relieved of his duties. Now, Hall Communications is parting ways with "MAX 98.3."
Notorious SoFla Radio Pirate Challenges FCC Fine
"Radio Touche Douce" operator Fabrice Polynice has taken a cue from former FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington in presenting a landmark challenge to the agency's ability to levy a financial penalty to an individual or licensee that has violated its rules. For Polynice, a $2.39 million fine handed to him is "unconstitutional."
Dollar Details Arrive As Worship 24/7 Merges With Hope
It was a partnership that started in 2023. Today, Hope Media Group and Worship 24/7 are set to formally unite in a merger of the two Christian radio networks. It is now known how much HMG will be paying to obtain Worship 24/7's assets, based on a series of filings posted to the FCC's LMS on Wednesday.
A New CEO Comes To Auddia
Nasdaq-traded Auddia Inc. has named the successor to Michael Lawless as Chief Executive Officer. The change comes as Lawless is retiring after 13 years of leading the company and its predecessor, Clip Interactive.
Boston-Area Pirate Signs Consent Decree To End FCC Probe
The FCC's Enforcement Bureau is terminating its investigation and resolving a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture handed to a Randolph, Mass., individual for unlicensed FM radio broadcasts on two different frequencies. It is doing so by entering into a Consent Decree that involves a small civil penalty and a much bigger default fine.
Another FM Noncomm Surge Seen In Q2, FCC Data Show
The FCC has released its broadcast station totals for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting the three-month period ending June 30. The biggest takeaway? Another significant increase in noncommercial FM radio stations was seen, as both commercial AM and FM totals experienced a decrease.
A Time-Tested Morning Show Contest Gets An Animated Take
It is a widely used radio morning show challenge pitting man versus woman in a knowledge test. For a generation of listeners, the "War of the Roses" has been a part of waking up. Now, it is getting an animated take, thanks to iHeartMedia and a radio host who first rose to fame in New York more than 40 years ago.
KMOX Keeps The Birds As Audacy Agrees To New MLB Deal
The flagship home of Major League Baseball's St. Louis Cardinals will remain one of North America's most powerful AM radio stations ... and its 50kw FM sibling licensed to Hazelwood, Mo.