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For the certified Hispanic-owned media company that recently brought on Hispanic advertising industry veteran Gene Bryan as Chief Revenue Officer, Spanish Broadcasting System in Q4 saw its net revenue improve by 3%. SBS also offered new insight into what it intends to do with Mega TV.

In mid-January 2021, the owner of radio stations in North Central Washington state decided to put them on the market. He inked a representation deal with broker Greg Guy, awaited bids, and six months later sold them for $597,500. Now, the group that purchased the radio assets is spinning them.

He's described as a "pillar of the Tulsa business community for nearly four decades" and a "visionary entrepreneur and optometrist." It appears Dr. Robert H. Zoellner clearly sees the potential for strong cash flow associated with four local radio brands. He's just bought them from Cox Media Group.

Radio industry advocates continue to push for movement during what will be a compressed and politically charged session. Groups including FEMA, the NAB, and a wide range of first responder and public interest organizations have emphasized AM radio’s unmatched ability to reach communities in emergencies.

Despite the delay, MediaCo previewed significant year-over-year growth in Q1 revenue, largely tied to the Estrella deal. The company estimates net revenue of approximately $28 million, up from $6.7 million in Q1 2024.

While a familiar name returned to office, the 2025 election brought a new playbook. This second term isn’t déjà vu; it’s an entirely different game, and no broadcaster will be able to comfortably watch from the sidelines. That's why you need to be at Hispanic Radio Conference 2025.

The Copyright Royalty Judges on Friday announced that they are ready to solicit comments on the proposed rates and terms for the digital performance of sound recordings as it pertains to both commercial webcasters and "certain public radio stations."

Time is running out to save your spot at the Hispanic Radio Conference 2025 at the best possible rate. And, that Early Bird looks ready to fly away. Secure your seat and a vital learning opportunity while benefiting from the best pricing while you still can. It's a great chance to gain insight on fresh ways to increase revenue!

Bloomberg Media has agreed to renew a multi-year podcast agreement with the nation's biggest audio content creation and distribution company, a move that will see the continuation of co-productions of new original podcasts.

How can a radio station owner update its instruments in a forward-facing way without turning down the volume on tradición? A Hispanic Radio Conference session will present five ways one can modernize without compromise, staying true to the cultural corazón of the audience.

It was founded 25 years ago, and offers more than 1,400 online-only music channels to an adult audience with an advertising-supported platform attracting what the company says is "a loyal audience of over 1 million listeners a month." Now, the Kurt Hanson-helmed AccuRadio has filed for bankprutcy.

Daily audio consumption in Q1 amounted to 3 hours and 45 minutes of daily listening across both ad supported and all ad-free platforms. That's the conclusion found in a just-released quarterly report card from Nielsen with research compiled in partnership with Edison Research.

Salem Media Group on Wednesday released its fiscal report card for the first quarter of 2025. Like many companies, net broadcast revenue declined, fueling a wider net loss in the three-month period. Unlike many of its peers, its net digital media revenue was slightly down in Q1.

At the end of 2021, a trust headed by Alfonso de Alba agreed to purchase an FM radio station serving the Bakersfield market from Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Managing Member of Deportes y Música Comunicaciones LLC. Now, the de Alba trust is selling the facility known to listeners as "Qué Buena."

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has announced the results of the 2025 NAB Radio and Television Board of Directors elections. The two-year terms of the elected board members will begin in June 2025.