AM Radio Legislation Set Up For Traditional Senate Vote
When it comes to Capitol Hill political maneuvering, getting legislation to pass by unanimous consent is not an everyday feat — even when a majority of leaders are onboard for a bill's approval. Such is the case with the NAB-supported AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, thanks to a Kentucky libertarian who refused to allow that to happen.
A Major Canadian Broadcaster Slams Regulators For AM Radio’s Demise
A Canadian AM with 50kw on October 27 signed off the air, with its corporate parent submitting a voluntary license revocation request. While the CRTC said OK, concluding CIWW's broadcast life, now-former licensee Rogers Sports & Media slammed the regulatory body for not doing enough to save AM radio in Canada.
Is Radio Set To Benefit From Big Apple Car Play Update?
According to an influential tech blog, there's a new version of Apple CarPlay coming soon. Radio industry leaders should take notice, because there's a big update they'll benefit from.
Suzanne Grimes Exiting Cumulus and Westwood One
According to parent company Cumulus Media, Grimes “decided to embark on the next chapter of her career after eight years.” Who is succeeding her?
Jim Loftus To Return To Times-Shamrock
In October 2018, Kristin Cantrell's Seven Mountains Media lured the radio chairman of the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters and the last President/CEO of WBEB-FM in Philadelphia under Jerry Lee's ownership to take the role of COO. Now, Jim Loftus is returning to a company he worked at earlier in his career, as CEO.
A Rising EV Brand Adds SiriusXM As An OEM Option
An electric vehicle manufacturer with cars and trucks that are becoming increasingly visible in communities across the U.S. is bringing the SiriusXM audio entertainment experience to new and existing models of two automotive choices.
CBS Audio Network Stays With Skyview
The audio network owned by Paramount will be staying with Phoenix-based Skyview Networks for the foreseeable future. A new deal between Skyview and CBS Audio Network was announced early today.
FCC Sends Nine Pirate Radio Warnings To Landowners
You've been warned, landlords. That's the message the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau delivered on Friday via nine Notices of Illegal Pirate Broadcasting sent to landowners in the Boston area.
Spotify Gets An Analyst Downgrade Over User Fears
A Citi financial analyst has downgraded Spotify stock. Why? User retention is a worry — something Radio should take notice of.
It’s Official: Hulvey Will Exit Neuhoff For RAB Role
Mike Hulvey will be departing from the company in the spring, Neuhoff Media has confirmed.
So, what does this mean for the company? Look no further than the former Journal and Scripps broadcast executive and current Leadership Coach at Good Karma Brands
With Nashville-Area Move On Track, EMF Adjusts Top Leader Tier
By this time next year, the nation's No. 2 licensee of FM radio stations is expected to be housed in its forthcoming Franklin, Tenn., headquarters, with its relocation from Rocklin, Calif., completed. Ahead of that shift, the parent of KLOVE and Air1 has made three appointments to its Executive Leadership Team.
MLB Extends Its SiriusXM Play-By-Play Partnership
Since 2005, Major League Baseball fans have ponied up the dollars to pay for a SiriusXM subscription, so they can enjoy audio coverage of their favorite team across the regular season and any post-season matchups. That relationship will be continuing.
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.
Ryan Seacrest Staying With iHeartMedia
Today, Ryan Seacrest is perhaps the most recognizable radio personality in the U.S. And, he's sticking around with iHeartMedia's L.A. Top 40 station, American Top 40 and every other endeavor he's involved with at the company.
Radio, Radio: Where Are You? Wieser Ad Report Offers Little
Respected advertising revenue analyst Brian Wieser's new report indicating that Q3 ad revenue growth was better than expected detailed how Digital fueled the growth. National TV and Local TV were down. Where was Radio? We're not quite sure. The word "Radio" doesn't appear in Wieser's analysis.














