FCC Gives Next Steps For 1,336 Low Power FM Applications
Would-be Low Power FM operators made the most of the FCC's first LPFM filing window in a decade, with more than 1,300 applications submitted in December. Now the Media Bureau has released a Public Notice detailing its process for handling the applications.
Neuhoff Media To End Radio Ownership, Divests First Two Markets
After almost 70 years of operation, Neuhoff Media will divest its entire radio division, starting with the impending sale of its eight Decatur and Danville, IL signals. Champaign Multimedia Group has agreed to purchase the clusters and their digital news platforms.
NAB Unveils AI Certification Program For Broadcasters
As the use of artificial intelligence becomes one of the most provocative topics in broadcasting, the NAB is partnering with Future Media Concepts on an AI certification program. The course, both online and at NAB Show 2024, will have a radio-centered track.
SiriusXM Beats Wall Street Expectations To Start Significant 2024
As SiriusXM begins a full-force push to attract younger listeners to its streaming offerings, the company ended 2023 with a slight dip in subscribers. However, the broadcaster's Q4 and full-year earnings proved enough to beat market expectations.
2024 Radio Hall of Fame Nomination Window Opens
The Museum of Broadcast Communications has officially opened the nomination process for the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame. Running until March 31, the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee is welcoming suggestions for potential inductees.
AI Meets Nashville: Country’s Top PDs Sound Off On AI
With all the artificial intelligence talk, how do successful programmers use - or avoid - AI in their day-to-day duties? We asked this year's Best Country PD honorees: are you using AI in your work as a PD? If so, how is that working?
Women to Watch: Uptown Angela
(By Charese Fruge') Angela Watson Charles is an Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartRadio, overseeing 54 markets and 295 stations across the country, specializing in Custom R&B and Gospel.
Give Them A Reason To Believe You
I heard a saying along the lines of, "A person doesn’t become an adult until they have a child and can learn to love someone else more than they love themself.” This also applies to managers and employees.
I Hit My Budget!
(By Chris Stonick) Hitting budget makes you feel good and it gets your managers off your back. As a young seller, I can remember being short $1,000. So, what did I do? I put together a $1000 idea and I took it to any client I could. But, at what cost?
Illinois Public Media Launches Black-Centric FM
Illinois Public Media has started its 2024 with the introduction of a new station and format. Coinciding with the start of Black History Month, Illinois Soul 101.1 (WILL) showcases and celebrates Black culture, experiences, and music in the Champaign/Urbana area.