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On November 8, the third Republican Party presidential primary debate will take place in downtown Miami. Delivering what they have to say to America will not only be NBC News, but also the radio network tied to the publicly traded audio media and publishing house focused on Christian and conservative-themed content.

The FCC on Friday released two Forfeiture Orders to individuals found to be operating unauthorized FM radio stations, with one Queens, N.Y., couple, on the hook for a fine in the millions of dollars.

"Comprehensive engineering analyses, field studies, and years of real-world digital operations documented in this proceeding support the improvements for FM Digital operations ... generally proposed by the Commission." That's the conclusion of iHeartMedia with respect to a FCC proposal giving HD Radio signals a power bump.

In Q2 2022, digital advertising growth propelled Townsquare Media's overall earnings, making the "local first" operation one of the more fiscally sound and financially robust owners of local radio stations across the U.S. What will the company's third quarter results look like? We'll know as the second Thursday in November begins.

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.