The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau has launched its 2025 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) audits, randomly selecting approximately five percent of all U.S. radio stations for compliance review. A public notice announcing the audits was issued on August 8. Selected stations are…
BIA Advisory Services has slashed its 2025 U.S. local advertising forecast by over $2 billion, citing weak economic conditions and declining confidence in traditional media. Total local ad revenue, including political, is now expected to reach $169 billion, down 2.4%…
At its August Open Meeting, the FCC moved forward on reforms to the Emergency Alert System, updates to the Disaster Information Reporting System, and the repeal of nearly 100 broadcast rules. The actions align with Chairman Brendan Carr’s “Build America”…
The National Association of Broadcasters has named the finalists for the 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, which will be presented October 21 at The Edison Ballroom in New York City, the night before NAB Show New York opens. The awards,…
A federal court has dismissed SoundExchange’s $150 million lawsuit against SiriusXM, ruling the royalty collector lacks the legal authority to sue over alleged underpayments. US District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald cited Section 114 of the Copyright Act, concluding it provides…
The Hart Media Group assumed ownership of the Miller Media Group platforms this week. Company principals Matt Hart and Randal J. Miller closed on the sale of the Taylorville and Clinton Illinois properties yesterday. Hart paid approximately $1,383,000 for Miller’s…
