Radio News

A veteran broadcast radio station licensee has received a formal warning from the FCC that the single tower housing the transmitter of a Class B AM radio station serving the Delmarva Peninsula east of Washington, D.C., is not up to snuff with Commission rules. If the tower isn't painted and doesn't resolve its lighting deficiencies, Sima Birach could be handed a fine.

A one-line sentence from a Geneva, Ala.-based individual requesting that the Commission open up a general FM translator window no later than 2025 is not sufficient enough to be considered by the federal agency, Audio Division Chief Al Shuldiner has concluded.

A special committee of independent directors comprised of SiriusXM Holdings Inc. board members on Tuesday confirmed the receipt of a non-binding proposal that would see the company's shares merged with a group of  "tracking stocks" that hold Liberty Media's stake in the satellite radio company.

On March 1, two longtime AM radio stations owned by Audacy Corp. went dark under Special Temporary Authority with the FCC, after the company agreed to pocket millions of dollars from the sale of a North Las Vegas parcel on which the stations' towers stood. Now, the kHz-band stations are poised to return, as a new tower site has been affirmed. 

One is a rhythmic Top 40 station that on Sunday afternoon was playing The Weeknd, Lizzo, Beyoncé and Monsta X. The other FM is a home for "Genuine Country" from such acts as Travis Tritt, Juice Newton, Trace Adkins and Alabama. Pending FCC approval, both stations, which serve Jackson, Wyo., from Idaho, will see new licensees thanks to a deal involves regional licensee Ted Austin.

On August 24, RBR+TVBR hinted at the launch of a 24/7 domestic podcast-driven radio format, with AM and FM radio stations in four regions of the U.S. poised to adopt the programming provided by Gary Krantz through his Krantz Media Group and KMG Networks. It is now known where those podcasts can be heard over the air.

A new Broadcast Content Summit, offering customized tracks for both television and radio, is getting the attention of those looking for a NAB-hosted venue expressly for content creators, programmers, talent and station managers.

The process of renewing a radio station’s license has the potential of revealing to the FCC Media Bureau’s Audio Division a failure to adhere to Commission rules. And, that’s exactly what has happened to an Iowa broadcaster which has entered into a Consent Decree with the Commission to resolve an "OPIF" rule violation at each of its two radio stations.

Burt Sherwood, whose long career in radio spanned more 70 years and included roles as General Manager of Country WMAQ-AM 670 in Chicago and as a WMCA/New York "Good Guy" in its Top 40 era, has died. Streamline Publishing confirmed Sherwood's passing on Thursday via communication from retired Cox Radio Chief Operating Officer Dick Ferguson.

He retired in 2016, concluding a career that saw his Moby in the Morning attract Country music fans at what was known as "Kicks 101.5" in Atlanta, and on other stations via syndication over a five-year period. Now, many are mourning the death of James “Moby” Carney, who has lost his battle with stage 4 stomach cancer.

The four-hour weekday radio program hosted by Ashley Paige and Brad Abrell has selected a Sun & Fun Media affiliated company to manage advertising sales for their daily syndicated offering, starting Jan. 1, 2024.

Syndicated radio host Brad Abrell can be heard — but not seen — in potentially millions of homes that have access to Amazon Prime. How so? He’s playing Frankenstein ... for real. In this encore InFOCUS Podcast, Brad turns on the mic and chats with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson by phone from Hollywood to share how his role in "Hotel Transylvania: Transformania" came to be, and why radio remains a vital part of his life. LISTEN HERE

The Chairwoman of the FCC on Tuesday personally thanked the Members of the Senate Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee for its decision to provide full funding for the Commission in FY 2024. "The work of the Commission matters," Jessica Rosenworcel noted as she noted particular achievements she's proud of — including the "PIRATE Act."

In Philadelphia, Anthony Gargano has attracted a legion of sports fans to his program on Beasley Media Group's "97.5 The Fanatic." Now, his employer is suing the host on the grounds that a side project he's associated himself with is in violation of the terms of his existing deal with Beasley.

Five years ago, two stations with the same branding sought to attract Alternative Rock listeners across the Albany-Schenectady-Troy market. Now, both are a part of Capitaland's past, as Pamal Broadcasting has instead opted to take on Townsquare Media with a Country-fueled format battle.