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The U.S. District Court for Pennsylvania's Eastern District has signed off on a motion for a preliminary injunction that effectively ends embattled midday sports talk host Anthony Gargano's employment with Beasley Media Group.

Thanks to a new deal announced today, the satellite radio and digital audio company's "entertainment experience" will now be a standard feature in every new "modern offroad-oriented 4x4" from INEOS Automotive.

In August, RBR+TVBR first shared the news that Salem Media Group has agreed to sell its radio stations in the Greenville-Spartanburg market. Now, the transaction has closed, after gaining FCC regulatory approval. As such, we now know when Salem's final day of operations will be for the stations.

Often referred to as the "Oprah of Radio," Delilah will be celebrated for her "outstanding contributions to the world of radio and her unwavering commitment to uplifting and empowering listeners," AWM said on Tuesday.

With trading on the Columbus Day holiday, which saw U.S. stock markets open while the bond market was closed, AUD dipped by 8.6% to just 32 cents. This puts Audacy shares at a value that, had there never been a reverse stock split, would make $0.02773 the price at which trading will commence on Tuesday.

The Consumer Electronics Show in recent years has become an important event for radio industry leaders eager to learn about the latest technology, and how it could positively impact their business. To aid them, Jacobs Media has taken the lead by hosting custom tours for broadcasters. They're back for 2024.

Take one glance at the latest Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio report from the iHeartMedia-owned ad tracking specialty firm, and it's obvious that the age of Monster has yielded a new job search player. Indeed, it's a company that loves Spot Radio, with some 51,624 spot plays detected last week.

A Class D AM with an FM translator serving a small Illinois city near St. Louis is being transferred to a new owner, pending FCC approval. Upon closing, it will be their decision to keep the facilities' current Country programming.

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.