RMLC Taking On BMI and ASCAP Separately

In May, a federal judge struck down the Radio Music License Committee’s case to combine rate court proceedings with ASCAP and BMI. Undaunted, the RMLC has filed its intention to separately litigate cases with each organization to keep current radio royalty rates in place until at least 2026.

A Trust Grab For iHeartMedia In a Controversial Market

FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel in 2017 famously argued that the lack of a locally based studio operation at iHeartMedia's Minot, S.D., stations could have greatly harmed the community, faced with a train disaster in 2002. Now, that cluster is adjusting its holdings.

Want a Wasatch Front Noncomm? It’s Up For Bid

Shows from such sources as APM, PRI, the BBC and the CBC could soon disappear from along Utah's Wasatch Front. An auction is being conducted that will likely award the noncommercial FM radio station serving Salt Lake City to the highest bidder. Greg Guy of Patrick Communications is overseeing the process.

Gary Vee Hits Big D For Radio Show Talk

He's known for his no-nonsense, R-rated motivational messages and empowering thought leadership ... as well as a new YouTube animated series and a newly launched wine brand. On Sept. 26, "Gary Vee" will be offering a Radio Show keynote that's sure to be talked about.

A ‘Save Our Station’ Deal Is Done in W. Va.

A trio of West Virginia radio stations are being sold, and the transaction, which sees Seth Williams of Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth serve as the legal counsel for both parties, brings in a new owner dedicated to a "Save Our Station" effort. That's the official name of the licensee that, pending FCC approval, will be acquiring the three properties.
Saga Communications, Inc.

Is Saga’s Current Stock Price A New Normal?

It's a lightly traded issue on Nasdaq. Still, Saga Communications shares are considered to be "near fair value" by analysts, Yahoo! Finance notes. Is that less than stellar news, as SGA continues to struggle with a recovery from a five-year low?

In-Car Streaming Aids Work, But AM/FM Still Draws Ears

Listeners with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto are more likely to stream music or listen to podcasts than those without the devices. That said, fresh Edison Research findings show these consumers still spend almost half their listening time in-car with AM/FM.

Moody Feelings On AM Radio: ‘Limitations’ Hinder 2030 Vision

Greg Thornton, Senior Vice President of Media for Moody Bible Institute has a clear vision for the future of one of the nation's biggest broadcast ministries. Bringing teachings of Christ to listeners over the next decade will continue. It just won't include AM radio.

Townsquare Media Excels In Q3, Thanks To Digital Prowess

With a Q4 net revenue outlook that comes in short of the consensus estimate of analysts polled by Yahoo! Finance, Townsquare Media saw 5.5% growth in its Digital Advertising division during the third quarter. However, broadcast advertising fell 8.6% as Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions revenue fell.

A Large-Sized Leap in a Small-Sized Town

A Class A Classic Rocker serving a collection of small towns to the west of Toledo, Ohio, has taken the still uncommon step of adopting HD Radio in a vastly rural region. "We wanted to be the first HD Radio broadcaster to serve our four-county region,” says the station's second-generation owner.

NAB Head On Broadcasters: The ‘GenAI’ Fact Fighters

As generative AI advances without guardrails and is used to spread misinformation, broadcasters are combatting online misinformation head-on by dedicating teams to factcheck viral stories and claims. That was the focal point of a discussion during a U.S. Senate "AI Insight Forum" held Wednesday that saw the President/CEO of the NAB as a participant.

A Salute To A Longtime Lone Star Voice

On this National Radio Day, we turn to a city to the north of Houston, where a woman heard each midday on a Country station is being saluted for her 68 years on the air. When she's not behind the mic, this 2010 Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductee serves as a station AE.
Jim Ladd

Iconic ‘Last DJ’ Jim Ladd Unexpectedly Dies

For the last 11 years has been the host of a daily program on SiriusXM's "Deep Tracks" channel. In 2022, he was the inspiration for Tom Petty's studio album "The Last DJ." Now, rock and roll radio fans are paying tribute to Jim Ladd, who has died of a heart attack.

Voilà … Vacant FM Allotments Reinstated By FCC

Thanks to an Order adopted Thursday and released by the Media Bureau's Audio Division on Friday, the official FM Table of Allotments has been updated "to reinstate certain vacant FM allotments." What does this mean? We've got the details.

Houston Federal Bankruptcy Judge OKs Audacy ‘First Day’ Motions

A single confirmation hearing is likely all that the company founded as Entercom needs to emerge from debtor-in-possession status, as the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas seeks to reduce any backlog triggered by the sudden October 2023 resignation of Judge David Jones on ethics concerns.