Red Apple Media owner John Catsimatidis called for a renewed focus on trustworthy journalism as 77WABC received the 2025 Distinguished Service Award from the Fair Media Council during the Folio Awards luncheon. Reflecting on the station’s mission, Catsimatidis said, “92%…
A new Senate proposal to ban all direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising could strip over $150 million in ad revenue from radio, marking a serious financial threat to the industry. The legislation, called the End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act, was…
Democratic opposition to Olivia Trusty’s nomination to the Federal Communications Commission is growing amid concerns about a potential Republican takeover of the agency. Trusty, nominated by President Donald Trump, is facing increased scrutiny from Democrats who fear her confirmation could…
A new bill introduced in Congress aims to outlaw all direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising, signaling a potential turning point in how pharmaceutical products are marketed in the U.S. The proposed legislation, led by Senators Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Angus…
Marketers looking to advertise on top podcasts like SmartLess now have a new option, thanks to a partnership between Katz Digital and audience intelligence company NumberEight. The collaboration centers on NumberEight’s Podcast Lookalikes technology, which helps advertisers find shows with…
President Donald Trump is celebrating a narrow legislative victory as the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to rescind $1.1 billion in federal funding for public broadcasting, including money already appropriated by Congress. The measure passed by a slim…
The sudden resignation of FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington has intensified Republican efforts to confirm Olivia Trusty, President Donald Trump’s nominee to the Commission. With Chairman Brendan Carr now leading a quorum-less FCC, Trusty’s confirmation has taken on new urgency as…
Barret “Dr. Demento” Hansen has announced he will retire from his long-running radio show this fall, ending a 55-year journey that helped define the world of comedy and novelty music. Hansen, who recently turned 84, shared the news on this…
Sly Stone, pioneering leader of the funk band Sly and the Family Stone, died Monday, June 9th at age 82. Listen to the audio tribute here. The Benztown Audio Tribute to Sly Stone was voiced by James MacDaniel, and written…
A new study commissioned by Quu and conducted by market research firm Quantilope shows that in-dash visuals on car infotainment systems significantly enhance radio advertising effectiveness at every stage of the marketing funnel. The findings support growing industry belief that…
