The National Association of Broadcasters met with staff members for FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez on April 9, 2026, to reiterate its demand for the removal of local radio ownership restrictions. Represented by Senior VP Jerianne Timmerman and Chief Legal Officer…
Commercial radio stations across the United States faced a mandatory FCC deadline on April 10, 2026, to upload their Quarterly Issues and Programs lists to their Online Public Inspection Files. This requirement applies to all full-power AM and FM stations…
The FCC Media Bureau issued an order on April 8, 2026, extending a long-standing waiver regarding the accessibility of non-textual emergency information. The ruling moves the compliance deadline to November 29, 2027, or until the Commission concludes its current rulemaking…
RAB has announced its 2026 Media Career Academies, a key part of the NRTS initiative designed to train the next generation of audio professionals. These academies provide students with immersive, hands-on experience in broadcast radio, podcasting, and digital audio. The…
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. announced an extension of the application deadline for the 3rd Annual “Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Country Radio” Mentorship Program, presented in partnership with Country Radio Broadcasters, the organization behind the Country Radio…
BIA Advisory Services has revised its 2026 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast (released in Q4 2025), projecting total local ad revenue to reach $184.5 billion, reflecting approximately 8.1% year-over-year growth compared with 2025. The increase over the prior estimate of $181.7…
