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NAB Inks Extension with Curtis LeGeyt Through 2029

Curtis LeGeyt

NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him at the helm of NAB through 2029. He's been with NAB for over a decade. During LeGeyt's tenure, the organization has advocated for policies that level the playing field with big tech, enable access to AM radio in the More

Genesis Communications Network to Shut Down

Genesis Communications Network

After nearly three decades in operation, Genesis Communications Network (GCN), is closing down. According to GCN, their last broadcast day is Sunday, May 5. Over the years, GCN became one of the premiere independent radio syndicators known for their wide range of shows, capable engineering and attentive More

SPN Launches ''Happy Women'' Podcast with Horn and Gorka

Katie Gorka and Jennifer Horn

Salem Podcast Network will launch the "Happy Women" podcast, hosted by Jennifer Horn and Katie Gorka, on Tuesday, April 23 with two episodes released each week. Horn is a veteran radio broadcaster beginning at CRN Digital Talk Radio. In 2006, she joined "Good Day with Doug Stephan" More

BFOA Announces the Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award

Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award

The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced The Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award to be presented annually at the Golden Mic Award Gala beginning in 2025. The Spirit Award will be bestowed upon an individual who exhibits the spirit of dedication and relentless drive to the Broadcasters Foundation More

House Committee to Hold Legislative Hearing on AM Radio

U.S. Congress

U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA) and Ranking Member Frank Pallone (NJ) will hold a legislative hearing April 30 entitled "Draft Legislation to Preserve Americans' Access to AM Radio." Chairwoman McMorris Rodgers and Ranking Member Pallone previously released More

FCC Fines KXOL-FM in Los Angeles $8000 Over Contest

Federal Communications Commission

The FCC has levied a proposed fine of $8000 against Spanish Broadcasting System's KXOL-FM in Los Angeles for failing to conduct a contest in accordance with its announced terms and to deliver a prize to the winner in the prescribed time under the contest's terms. Despite being required to deliver prizes to More

NABLF Honors Outstanding Broadcasters with 2024 CoSA Awards

The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF)

The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Celebration of Service to America Awards, which recognize outstanding service to their communities by local radio and TV stations. Winners will be honored at the awards More

NAB & NPR Oppose FCC's Proposed Localism Efforts

Federal Communications Commission

The FCC is proposing changes aimed at encouraging radio outlets to focus more on local programming by altering licensing and application processes in favor of stations that offer a Commission-approved quota of local content. This move has sparked controversy and attracted criticism, particularly from the More

LABF, Benztown Present Special Session at 2024 BEA

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) and Benztown will present a special session entitled "From Programmers, Monetizers and Top Twenty Podcasters: Insights and Strategies for Navigating successful Media Careers." The session will take place during the 2024 BEA Conference on Saturday, April More

Report: BP America Asks iHM to Restrict Ads Over Super PAC

iHeartMedia

BP America has requested that iHeartMedia refrain from placing their advertisements on podcasts that allocate ad revenues towards political donations, reports The Hill. This decision came to light following the disclosure that the radio giant had redirected a significant sum of ad revenues from More

SRN Announces New Program Focused on U.S. House

Salem Media Group

Salem Media Group will launch "This Week On The Hill," a new program set to debut on April 13 on the Salem Radio Network, Salem News Channel, Salem Podcast Network and Townhall.com. The show will be hosted by Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council, and will feature More

FCC Report & Order Authorizes Geo-Targeting for FM

Federal Communications Commission

The FCC unanimously adopted a significant change to its regulations, enabling FM booster stations to originate programming through a process known as geo-targeting. This decision comes after the Commission explored the potential of allowing FM and Low Power FM (LPFM) broadcasters to use booster stations for More

AWMF Unveils 49th Annual Gracie Awards Winners

Gracies

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) has announced winners of the 49th Annual Gracie Awards. The Gracies celebrate outstanding achievements in media dedicated to women, by women, and about women across diverse platforms in news and entertainment. This year's winners will More

MWC Ups Michael Brody to Vice President of Tennessee Region

Michael Brody

Michael Brody expands his leadership role to include Midwest Communications' cluster in Nashville in addition to his continued role overseeing the Knoxville group. Brody is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and began his radio career in 2001 as a Marketing Consultant. In 2015, he was promoted to More

Salem Media to Sell CCM Stations in Nashville & Honolulu

Salem Media Group

Salem Media Group has agreed to sell its Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) stations in Nashville and Honolulu to Educational Media Foundation (EMF). EMF operates Christian music stations across the U.S. known as K-Love and Air1. Salem says its Today's Christian Music (TCM) network More

Gabriela Sibori Joins NAB as Sr. Director of Communications

Gabriela Sibori

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) appoints Gabriela Sibori as Senior Director of Communications on the NAB Public Affairs team. She'll report to Senior Vice President of Communications Alex Siciliano. Sibori will serve as a spokesperson for the association and will help develop and execute More

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