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NPR: Politics Led CPB To Kill Satellite System Contract

NPR has shared that its legal team engaged in private conversations with the longtime head of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, who spoke under oath, involving a scuttled contract involving the operation of a satellite distribution system for its member stations.  That conversation is set to gain a public venue on Tuesday.

AutoStage Broadcaster Portal On Deck For November Launch

Xperi took full advantage of its presence at NAB Show New York to announce an enhanced version of its DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal launching on November 1, introducing expanded audience analytics that will now stretch across 250 US markets.
iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman, actor Vilmer Valderrama and President/COO and CFO Rich Bressler attend a Happy Hour at iHeartCafé | La Californie during the Cannes Lions Festival on June 19 in Cannes, France. [Photo: Adam Berry/Getty Images for iHeartMedia]

Bob and Rich Bookend An Earnings Monday For Radio

On Monday, November 10, the executive leadership team at Townsquare Media will be unveiling the company's third quarter earnings results at the start of the day. It is now known that the radio industry's biggest single owner of radio stations will do the same after that day's closing bell for U.S. financial markets.
Jeanne-Marie Condo

To Infinity: Audacy Arm Lassoes An Ex-Skyview Leader

She's a very familiar figure in radio industry circles, and following an organizational shift in April departed Skyview Networks. At the time, there were hints that she'd resurface soon.  That announcement arrived on October 23, and it sees Jeanne-Marie Condo-Bucknell take a role at Audacy Inc.'s Infinity Networks.
Stefan Schellhas

Sinclair’s Cincinnati Leader Jumps To Crosstown Radio Role

He's been associated with Sinclair Inc.'s local television operations in Cincinnati for nearly two decades, through two stints briefly interrupted by a three-month sales role in Indianapolis. Now, he's returning to Radio, a media industry sector he last held a role in some 20 years ago — at a Cincinnati FM.

CBS News Radio, Infinity Networks Ink Content Deal

Audacy Inc.'s network services and content platform bearing the name of a former radio station ownership group founded by Mel Karmazin has approved a new content distribution partnership with CBS News Radio, bringing more than 700 radio stations to its ecosystem.

Beasley’s WMMR Macerates the Marconis

A heritage Active Rock station serving the Delaware Valley cleaned up big at the 2025 Marconi Awards, bringing new accolades to an FM today owned by Beasley Media Group.

Cumulus, Audacy Team For 24/7 Sports Offering

The arrangement, which will see the end of the Infinity Sports Network name, has Westwood One assuming programming and distribution duties for the majority of the lineup of syndicated sports programming on a network about to get rebranded. This includes “The Jim Rome Show.”

No Radio In Every Vehicle: Tesla’s Next Act?

On the eve of the NAB Show New York, one auto enthusiast magazine has exposed a pending move from one of the world's most-recognized EV brands that some have been warning of yet few believed would actually happen. Tesla is taking the next step in removing all radios from its newest entry-level models.

‘Authenticity and Intimacy’: Key Influencers In Consumer Audio Choice

Radio and podcast hosts aren’t just entertainers — they’re the original influencers driving trust, connection, and measurable results for brands. That's a takeaway from a just-released Audacy "State of Audio" report, which shows how authenticity and intimacy "are redefining influence in the mic-powered creator economy."

Saga Completes Sales of Broadcast Tower Assets

It was formed in December 2023. Since then, Tony Peduto has risen to CEO and has actively led the broadcast tower company as it builds out the digital infrastructure required to support wireless networks, AI and cloud services. Now, GTC Towers is growing its asset stable by making a deal with Saga.

Audacy Unveils The Wisconsin Sports Radio Network

The audio content creation and distribution company with majority ownership held by Soros Fund Management has launched the Wisconsin Sports Radio Network, a first-ever offering for a state that's just a little passionate about its Green Bay Packers, University of Wisconsin Badgers and the Milwaukee Brewers.

Connecticut Court: Warshaw Must Give ABRY Details to Soros Fund

A Connecticut state court has ordered Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw to abide by a limited discovery ruling that compels him to supply attorneys for Soros Fund Management with details regarding past dealings with ABRY Partners. The court blocked broader subpoenas into Warshaw's business history.

Remote News Service Widens Its Service Area

Remote News Service has signed fresh agreements with six new affiliate groups, bringing its outsourced reports to stations across California, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia.
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Is Nielsen Audio A Ratings Monopoly? Cumulus Says Yes

The publicly traded audio content creator and distributor that's the parent of Westwood One has filed a sweeping federal antitrust lawsuit against The Nielsen Company. Mary Berner-led Cumulus accuses the ratings Goliath of “coercive conduct, strong-arm negotiation tactics, and restrictive terms” that suffocate measurement competitors.