Radio News

Starting Monday, radio industry professionals will get the chance to select among 24 nominees across six categories for entry into the Radio Hall of Fame. Then, on July 20, listener voting begins, in two other categories.

At precisely 12:06pm ET on July 1, legendary WABC-AM in New York — today owned by John Catsimatidis’ Red Apple Media — began simulcasting on a Class A FM serving the far eastern end of Long Island. Now, that LMA agreement between Red Apple and the station's licensee has turned in to an all-out purchase of the Suffolk County, N.Y. station.

As the clock passed 4pm in New York, Beasley Broadcast Group shares were off 6% from Monday's close, trading at $2.05. Why could investors be frowning on Beasley? An amendment to its credit terms with U.S. Bank resulting in slightly higher interest payments may be playing a role. Then, there's an interest-bearing loan from George Beasley to the company.

The attorney representing the woman that's at the center of the investigation tells RBR+TVBR the licensee of a radio station in Pennsylvania will plead guilty to a felony on Wednesday. What does this mean for the FM? It could negate the licensee's attempt to transfer the station to his daughter for a token cost of $10.

A group of seasoned radio writers, producers and voice artists experienced in the art of producing effective commercial advertising for audio media consumers is partnering with a radio-ready production library company on a single-service option for AM and FM radio stations across the U.S.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) was prevented from releasing its first quarter 2020 results per its normal schedule. Late Monday, SBS released its financial results through March 31. What's the story for the Hispanic multimedia company? Radio revenue slipped year-over-year as Mega TV revenue grew by 14%

Since Apollo Global Management acquired a majority stake in Cox Media Group, the South Florida FMs the company owns have seen some changes behind the scenes. The latest one involves the cluster's GSM: He's driving eight hours north to Charleston, S.C., for a role with iHeartMedia.

"The next six months will be an interesting time for Radio operators," says BIA CEO Tom Buono. "As we get to the next stage of the pandemic and start to see unemployment numbers drop and businesses re-emerge, Radio is uniquely positioned to benefit from this recovery." With that, BIA on July 14 will host a webinar focused on local radio's recovery.

Did the licensee of a low-power FM radio station serving Greeley, Colo., violate FCC rules by promoting products, services or businesses? That's what the Enforcement Bureau says, as it has issued a Notice of Apparent Liability against a purveyor of Oldies music branded as "Pirate Radio."

If you like acts such as Asleep At The Wheel, Cody Johnson, Owen Temple and the legendary Johnny Cash, then there's a Texas Class C3 FM with a construction permit for 8kw worth your attention. It's branded as "Texas Mix," and until now it has been owned by Roy Henderson. Soon, a new owner will have control of the Lone Star State property.

On March 18, an earthquake shook the greater Salt Lake City area. This crippled the operations of an AM radio station that had been serving regional Mexican audiences as "La Raza" of late. Eight days later, the station was placed in involuntary receivership. Now, a court-administered auction of the station's license is set for July 17.

As of 12:06pm ET Wednesday, legendary WABC-AM in New York, today owned by John Catsimatidis’ Red Apple Media, has significantly increased its presence on the eastern end of Long Island -- just in time for summer getaways from the Five Boroughs. It's thanks to a newly forged LMA with a Class A formerly billed as "Long Island's Real FM."

Mr. Master’s Automation Import Manager (AIM) software will now automate the network audio and compliance process for all Cumulus Media stations nationwide. Here are all of the details, which were freshly released by the Los Angeles-based workflow optimization software maker on Tuesday morning.

The new national bond program provides public broadcasting entities access to taxable and tax-exempt bonds to finance their capital improvement projects through the Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority (CECFA).

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) has set a date for a live streaming of its 45th Annual Gracie Awards, in lieu of the originally scheduled May 19 affair at the Beverly Wilshire in Southern California.