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The broadcast media industry's key leaders have been asking for it. Soon, they'll likely get it. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Wednesday announced that the agency has launched what he calls "a massive, new deregulatory initiative."

It was not the final three months of 2024 that a company would want to share with investors. Yet, shares were up by nearly 6 percent in early trading on Tuesday, as Saga Communications released its Q4 report — one that saw diminished results from the prior year.

Double Helix Corporation, owner of troubled Class C1 KDHX-FM in St. Louis, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The reasons listed are financial pressures and pending litigation. It's a move that comes after months of turmoil at the station, including volunteer dismissals and continued supporter backlash.

Many radio industry veterans are expressing surprise and shock, as former Seattle radio superstar host Bob Rivers has died at the age of 68. He had suffered from cancer, as disclosed in a January 15, 2025 article in the Seattle Times.

Nielsen’s new “3-minute” rule, the future of the in-car experience, and geotargeting’s specific effect on Spanish-language broadcasters are just the tip of the topics to be broached and discussed at the 2025 Hispanic Radio Conference.

A Mississippi-based provider of hosted websites for radio stations has launched a new service that provides AM and FM broadcasters "fresh, locally focused online content" designed to drive SEO, engage audiences, and open new revenue opportunities.

In March 2021, an FM translator at 98.7 MHz was added to bring a little "revitalization" for a legendary property with its heritage embedded in the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS).  Now, KMOX is getting a bigger FM home and branding that sheds the AM signal altogether.

A pair of Panama City, Fla., FM stations left for dead after a powerful fall 2018 hurricane are being sold again — and for a big profit. Once the deal closes, they will likely become non-commercial religious stations serving Bay County, west of Tallahassee.

Cumulus has until April 21 to submit a compliance plan to NASDAQ outlining how it intends to meet the equity requirement. If the plan is approved, Cumulus could receive up to 180 days to regain compliance. Should the plan be rejected, the company can appeal to a NASDAQ hearings panel, which would temporarily halt delisting procedures.

The incident occurred Tuesday, claiming the life of John David Linder. Linder’s father John Linder, who is deceased, in 2010 was involved in a transaction with Randy Michaels’ Radioactive LLC. The younger Linder was skiing with three men when the avalanche began.

On Wednesday, the Hispanic audio content distribution and creation entity led by José Villafañe opted for an Upfront that not only came weeks before those from the likes of NBC and TelevisaUnivision, but also those participating at IAB NewFronts in early May.

A brand that has been a leader in the fire prevention and safety category for more than a century has expanded its "Cause For Alarm" program, tied to continued efforts to close what it calls a fire and carbon monoxide safety education gap. This sees Kidde forge a new relationship with the owner of such stations as Z100 and Power 105.1.

The Hispanic audio-focused media company founded and led by Raúl Alarcón Jr. has successfully extended the maturity date on its four-year-old credit facility, giving it until late August to satisfy its lenders — and at a marginally higher interest rate.

“Should we expect broadcast deregulation? I think it’s absolutely clear that we will.” Those words caused a welcome stir at the 2025 NAB State Leadership Conference as radio and TV operators seek freedom to take on "Big Tech" with their presence in the Nation's Capital, and Republican FCC Commissioner Nate Simington is ready to help.

The National Association of Broadcasters at its State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., has revealed the 10 winners of the 38th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards. The winners were chosen by a panel of judges representing the broadcast industry, community service organizations and public relations firms.