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Mentorship program supports women in programming.

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has officially opened applications for its 2025 Elevating Women in Programming Mentorship, continuing its mission to advance women in broadcast leadership. Now in its seventh year, the program aims to develop and support rising…

Fire destroys longtime Ohio radio station.

An early morning fire on Saturday, May 24, has completely destroyed the longtime broadcast home of WBNO and WQCT in Bryan, Ohio. The building, which housed both stations since the 1960s, has been declared a total loss following the blaze.…

Radio still leads in connected car impact.

Despite increasing competition from streaming and on-demand platforms, AM/FM radio continues to dominate the connected car when it comes to ad-supported audio influence. New research from Audacy’s Connected Car study shows that radio’s reach isn’t just about audience size—it’s about…

Radio Must Invest To Stay Competitive.

Borrell Associates’ 23rd Annual Benchmarking Webinar delivered a clear message: radio must innovate quickly or risk losing relevance. While digital platforms dominate local advertising, radio has a chance to regain lost ground—but only with serious investment in research and development.…

Simington says broadcast rules face deletion.

With Republicans poised to gain a majority at the Federal Communications Commission, Commissioner Nathan Simington has made it clear that broadcast regulations are on the chopping block. Speaking with The Daily Caller News Foundation, Simington described long-standing media policies as…

Podcast ads help close radio gender gap.

New research from Sounds Profitable and Magellan AI suggests that podcast advertising is not only highly effective on its own, but also serves as a strategic complement to AM/FM radio—especially when targeting female listeners. According to early findings from the…

Texas FM stations shut down by FCC.

The Federal Communications Commission has officially revoked the licenses of two FM radio stations in Texas, bringing an end to Kremling Enterprises’ Texas Thunder Radio broadcasts in Yoakum and Hallettsville. The decision follows years of unpaid regulatory fees and a…

Radio news holds steady amid digital surge.

Despite the dominance of digital media, radio remains a relevant source of news for many Americans, especially older and conservative listeners, according to a new survey from YouGov. The survey shows that 29% of U.S. adults reported using radio for…