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BTPM head Tom Calderone calls the shifts for WNED-FM and WBFO-FM — Western New York's noncommercial Classical and NPR-fueled spoken word stations — part of a long-term sustainability plan drafted in the wake of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's dissolution.

He was the individual behind radio station owner Pembrook Pines, which had in its arboretum such brands as "94 ROCK" in Elmira, N.Y. In August 2025, it became known that Bob Pfuntner had died at the age of 83. Now, with the company under executrix control, it is agreeing to sell a Class A FM serving Hornell, N.Y. 

It is licensed to serve the Central Valley of California's largest population zone, and holds a Construction Permit for a 250-watt signal at 100.1 MHz from a broadcast tower in the heart of the Mural District of Fresno. Pending FCC approval, it will no longer be owned by a noted media industry attorney.

The licensee led by Bill Yuhnke that owns WEBR-AM 1440, a Class D facility with a signal covering Niagara County and Buffalo in addition to Niagara Falls, Ont., enjoys FM band access thanks to a 250-watt FM translator in Lockport, N.Y., to the east of Niagara Falls, N.Y. Now, this Classic Hits station is getting a MHz-band boost.

A Hearing Designation Order issued to two parties involved in the proposed transfer of control of two AM radio stations and an FM in El Paso, Tex., has been terminated.  Why? Those involved in the proposed sale have requested a withdrawal of the sale applications. 

Podcasts have surpassed over-the-air radio in daily spoken-word audio time in the U.S. for the first time, new data from the Edison Research Share of Ear report show. Now comes insight from ad spent provider Guideline that finds digital audio ad spend in the U.S. is projected to grow by 9.3% in 2025.

The world's largest multi-age group Flag Football tournament operator, "dedicated to advancing flag football on a global stage," has named the nation's biggest owner of broadcast radio stations its official media partner.

The Spanish-language media company founded and led by Chairman Raúl Alarcón Jr. has hired a former employee to serve as EVP of Network Radio and National Digital Sales for its AIRE Radio Networks division.

Dennis Green, Co-Chairman of the Radio Hall of Fame, shares more about the Radio Hall of Fame, its history, and how to nominate an individual in this chat with RBR.com Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson, presented by dot.FM. He also discusses his roles at Key Networks and Sun & Fun Media.

For its entire prior incarnation under the ownership of Steve Kingston, an Adult Alternative FM serving Maryland's state capital couldn't penetrate the larger Washington, D.C. marketplace. Now reborn under new ownership, the WRNR brand has finally made its move to bring it to the Nation's Capital.

The company that has swiftly morphed into a digital advertising solutions operation with a global scale has parted ways with its President/COO after more than two decades. Entravision also disclosed who will now serve as Chief Operations Officer at the radio and TV station owner superserving U.S. Hispanics.

Civic Media's News/Talk format is getting a refresh across Wisconsin, as the radio station owner debuts new local programs, new voices, and a larger digital footprint under the Civic Media Network banner for stations in Wausau, Madison, Milwaukee, and Oshkosh.

Until the end of August 2025, one could tune to Class B1 CFPT-FM, branded as "ELMNT FM," in Toronto to hear "Today's Indigenous Beat." On September 1, due to revenue and ratings challenges, CFPT signed off the air. Yet, the CRTC just declared Toronto, and Ottawa, deserve more indigenous radio choices.

The online "One Voice for Radio live presentation" is poised to share with Radio's sales and management leaders how "embracing the collective strength of radio" benefits all across the industry. Participants also include the President of Lenawee Broadcasting and the EVP of Regional Media Operations at Bonneville.

He competed against the likes of Scott Shannon, Don Imus and Howard Stern. And, he's still at it, serving as the cornerstone of a radio station that today serves as the leading Classic Rock outlet for the New York Tri-State region. You can count on Jim Kerr to continue greeting listeners in morning drive on the station through early 2031.