Tuesday, July 14, 2026

NPR / National Public Radio

NPR Creates Chief Digital Officer Position

NPR hired Thomas Hjelm as Chief Digital Officer, a new position.
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Auction 98 CP Sold

Brazos TV, Inc. has sold a construction permit for an FM station.

Class As Say: ‘Oh No You Don’t’

Class A owners form alliance to combat reducing protections.
FCC

Why AM Interference Would Actually Increase

Class A say physics of AM band can't be changed.

Voltair Still Essential, 25-Seven Says

Voltair-maker 25-Seven says the unit remains essential.
Nielsen

How Nesting Millennials Are Heavy Radio Users

Nielsen says once millennials begin a family, they listen to radio more.
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Pacific, Washington AM is In Play

KRIZ Broadcasting intends to sell a Washington State AM.

Behind The Industry Pushback on Nielsen Digital Ratings

We’ll know more about how Nielsen’s new Digital Audio Ratings work during the upcoming two-month demo period.

How the Sale of a Florida AM Got Stuck for Years

The sale of a Florida AM got stuck at the FCC for years.
Cumulus

Cumulus Proposes Debt Fix to Some Creditors

Cumulus signs some note holders to NDAs to talk debt swap.
Ajit Pai

400+ FM Translator Applications Okayed

FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai says the Media Bureau is approving hundreds of FM translator applications for AM owners.
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Enfeldt Sells Eastern Wisconsin AM

Radio One Communications, LLC is looking to spin a Wisconsin AM station.

Was There An Edict Not To Go After Pirates?

Was there a directive for the Enforcement Bureau field agents not to go after pirates?

Paid Subs Fastest Growing Streaming Segment

RIAA: Total streaming revenues in 2015 exceeded $2 billion for the first time.

Streaming Now 34% of Music Sales

Overall music revenues in 2015 were $7 billion at estimated retail value, says the RIAA.