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Kelly Orchard, a veteran broadcaster and FCC consultant, is set to release a new novel titled “Dead Air: The Day the Music Died” in March, 2025. This psychological thriller captures the intense 24-hour period following a shocking takeover of 100 radio stations across five major U.S. cities by a group of pirates, plunging radio professionals […]
In a strong bipartisan move, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) have reintroduced the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act” aimed at ensuring AM radio remains a standard feature in all new vehicles without additional cost to consumers. This legislation mandates that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) enforce the inclusion […]
Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2025 announces the release of its official mobile app. Available now for download on both iPhone and Android devices, the CRS 2025 app is accessible through mobile app stores by searching “CRS 2025.” This app is designed to enhance attendee experience, featuring an expanded agenda, detailed session descriptions, bios of speakers […]
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr today announced a series of appointments to key acting leadership positions within the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), including the designation of an Acting General Counsel and Managing Director. These changes come as part of a broader initiative to ensure the FCC continues its mission effectively. Joel Taubenblatt has been named Acting […]
20-year veteran broadcaster Eric Martin Koppelman is transforming the radio landscape with his platforms 495.fm and IradioUSA. Koppelman, a figure with deep roots in broadcasting and advertising, is leveraging cutting-edge technology to empower broadcasters and businesses, establishing new paradigms for the industry. 495.fm, based in Long Island, features a distinctive Lost Classic Hits format, showcasing […]
Tubi, the ad-supported streaming service from Fox Corporation, has announced today a new partnership with iHeartMedia to bring the radio show and podcast “The Breakfast Club” to its platform. This marks the first time the morning show will be available both on-demand and through a dedicated free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel set to launch […]
CJ Jackson is appointed as Program Director and afternoon host at Urban WEAS-FM (E93) in Savannah, GA. He’ll also handle nights at Urban AC WTYB-FM (Magic 103.9). The appointment marks Jackson’s return to Cumulus Savannah, where he previously aired in nights from 2012 to 2015. Most recently, he served as Music Director at Cumulus in […]
Hot AC WEPN-FM (TJ 98.7) in New York, known as “Pop Up Radio,” will cease operations on Friday, January 10, after a four-month broadcast. Launched on August 31 by Emmis Communications in partnership with United Stations and media consultant Mike McVay, the station served as a promotional platform for “The TJ Show,” hosted by TJ […]
Cox Media Group (CMG)’s WHJX (Hot 106.5) in Jacksonville, FL adds Shawn Knight to afternoons. Most recently, he was with Cumulus AC KMAJ-FM (Majic 107.7) in Topeka, KS as morning host. The veteran air personality had co-hosted “The Majic Morning Show” since July, 2021 from 5:30-10am. A Chicago native, Knight has been an on-air staple […]
The FCC, under the leadership of Chairman Brendan Carr, has launched an investigation into whether National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) have breached federal laws by airing what could be classified as commercial advertisements under the guise of underwriting spots. The inquiry raises concerns over the networks’ compliance with longstanding regulations […]
