Radio News

In Truth or Consequences, N. Mex., there's a 1kw Class C AM at 1400 kHz with an FM translator at 101.9 MHz that's linked to the Sierra County Sentinel news organization. Until now, it's been a property of GPK Media. Pending FCC approval, that's about to change.

Urban One has disclosed to the Securities & Exchange Commission that it has gained another extension from Bank of America and its lenders to file its quarterly reports for the first half of 2023 — a significant delay caused by the company's firing of BDO and subsequent hiring of EY to get its financials in order.

On August 15, RBR+TVBR shared the details regarding Beasley Media Group's sale of a standalone FM in neighboring Wilmington, Del. Now, that transaction has closed. Yet, the Adult Contemporary programmed that aired on this Class B facility with a signal covering all of greater Philadelphia will live on.

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) on Friday released new details about its newly released on-demand webinar series, a three-part online educational opportunity created by the President of Benztown, who is also a LABF Board Member.

Monthly podcast listenership among Latinos increased by 52% since 2020, nearly four times faster than the rate among the general U.S. population. That's the juicy top takeaway from the fourth annual Latino Podcast Listener Report from Edison Research.

Traditionally, the airwaves have been ruled by human voices - DJs, News readers and sports commentators, all engaging listeners with their distinctive style. However, as the demands of a dynamic digital landscape evolve, radio broadcasters and publishers are increasingly turning their attention to AI-driven solutions.

Super Hi-Fi, gaining recognition for its AI-powered radio offerings, has signed a partnership with iHeartMedia-owned digital and broadcast audio tech firm Triton Digital that integrate Triton's audio ads and delivery technology into the Super Hi-Fi radio production product line.

The publicly traded radio industry pure-play led by CEO Chris Forgy has announced when it will release its fiscal report for the three-month period ending September 30. What can institutional investors including Towerview LLC, led by Daniel Tisch, expect to see?

Ten years and one month ago, a challenger to Corus-owned Alternative CFNY "Edge 102.1" arrived. Over time, the station championed Canadian acts in the modern rock genre. It hired Josie Dye for morning drive and was the final home of Dave Bookman. Now, Central Ontario Broadcasting is parting ways with "Indie 88."

When the transaction closes, scheduled for November 1, the parties will also enter into a $10 million multi-year agreement for Salem to advertise the Gloo platform’s products and services across Salem’s radio and digital platform that serves the Christian audience.

The New York Festivals Radio Awards provides a showcase to celebrate world-class storytellers from around the globe. NYF’s Radio Awards 66-year legacy honors creative innovation and excellence in broadcast and audio content across all genres and platforms.

On October 26, 2022, the results of a "threshold fair distribution of service" analyses were revealed as part of a new noncommercial FM window that, in Group 152, awarded the forthcoming facility to the operator of the NPR Member station serving western New Mexico. Now, the Media Bureau has dismissed its application for a construction permit.

The Museum of Broadcast Communications has unveiled the latest selection of 12 Legends inductees into the Radio Hall of Fame for 2023, recognizing the talents and efforts of on-air personalities, programmers and operators who contributed with greatness to the radio industry and have since passed away.

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.

Liberty University will shutter the over-the-air signal for its campus station WQLU after an FCC Media Bureau inquiry into its operation. The Lynchburg, Virginia-based private evangelical Christian university filed for license renewal in 2019, which was granted. However, an inquiry was initiated by the Media Bureau.