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Extensive Radio Campaign Bolsters Brand Awareness

Cumulus Media and Westwood One

One of the largest tests of AM/FM radio advertising was conducted in Spring 2024 in just over twenty local markets. This campaign, which spanned two months, achieved a wide reach, impacting markets of all sizes, from small towns to major metropolitan areas. The results were highlighted in this week's Cumulus More

FCC Issues Multilingual Templates for Emergency Alerts

Federal Communications Commission

The FCC has unveiled a significant enhancement to the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system by introducing multilingual templates. These templates aim to facilitate rapid and inclusive communication during emergencies by enabling public safety officials to issue alerts in multiple languages. As of More

Cumulus, Westwood One Unveil Creative Best Practices Handbook

Cumulus Media and Westwood One

Cumulus Media and Westwood One have released a new Creative Best Practices Handbook, consolidating years of industry research and expert insights on advertising effectiveness. The handbook emphasizes the critical role of creativity in advertising, which according to a major Nielsen study, accounts for nearly More

Oxford Road Study Reveals How Audio Fuels Branded Search

Oxford Road

Oxford Road, an agency in podcast and creator-based video advertising, has unveiled a groundbreaking study titled "The Sound of Growth: How Audio Fuels Branded Search." The research highlights the substantial role that audio platforms like podcasts, streaming, and radio play in driving consumer engagement More

Sixth Circuit Overturns FCC Net Neutrality Rules

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

On Thursday, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) net neutrality rules, ruling that the agency does not possess the authority to regulate commercial broadband providers as common carriers. This decision challenges the efforts of the outgoing Biden More

Main Street Media Closes on Six Crossville TN Stations

KALIL & Company

In a significant expansion of its broadcast portfolio, Main Street Media LLC has finalized the acquisition of six radio stations in Crossville, Tennessee, from PEG Broadcasting LLC. The stations involved in the transaction include 1.4kW AC WPBX-FM (99.3), 9kw Country WOWF-FM (105.3), 1kW Talk WAEW-AM (1330), More

SMG Sells Seven CCM Stations, Restructures Balance Sheet

Salem Media Group

In a significant restructuring of its financial landscape, Salem Media Group (SMG) has repurchased all $159.4 million of its outstanding 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 at a discounted rate, issued $40 million in convertible preferred stock, and reached an agreement to sell More

iHM Completes Comprehensive Exchange Transactions

iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia has successfully completed a series of major debt exchange transactions. These exchanges involved the restructuring of various senior notes and term loans under its subsidiary, iHeartCommunications, Inc. The transactions included exchanging existing debt instruments, such as 6.375% Senior More

Lotus to Acquire KFBG in San Diego from Local Media

KFBG-FM in San Diego

Lotus Communications Corp. is set to acquire KFBG-FM (100.7 Big FM) in San Diego currently owned by Local Media San Diego (LMSD). An application for the transfer has been filed with the FCC, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Adults Hits outlet at 100.7 MHz, which was once "B100" and later "Star More

EMF to Acquire Radio Nueva Vida Station Portfolio

Radio Nueva Vida

Educational Media Foundation (EMF), known for its Christian radio networks K-LOVE and Air1, has announced an expansion in its ministry's reach with the acquisition of Radio Nueva Vida, a Spanish Christian radio network. This development comes as EMF enters into an agreement with The Association for Community More

FCC Seeks to Modernize Broadcast Station Regulations

Federal Communications Commission

In a significant move aimed at streamlining the regulatory landscape for broadcast radio and TV stations, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday proposed a series of updates to its rules. The changes are designed to align more closely with modern application processes, harmonize procedural More

Support for AM Radio in Cars Continues to Grow

U.S. Congress

Support for the "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act" continues to gain momentum as key leaders advocate for the preservation of AM radio's accessibility in vehicles, emphasizing its vital role in public safety and information dissemination. The recent endorsements from Joey Webb Sr., President of the North More

FCC Fines Three Boston-Area Pirate Radio Operators

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

In a significant move to enforce the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act (PIRATE Act), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have imposed hefty fines on three unauthorized radio operators in the Boston area, signaling its ongoing commitment to tackle pirate radio operations. More

FCC Approves KCCS Decree Following Unauthorized Transfer

Federal Communications Commission

The FCC has adopted a Consent Decree with KCCS, LLC, licensee of KSLM-AM and K282BY in Salem, OR resolving issues arising from two unauthorized transfers of control. These incidents involved the transfer of ownership from Cindy Wyant Smith to her daughter, Jacqueline Smith, and subsequent representations of More

Study Finds AM/FM Radio Leads Among Music Sources

Edison Research

A new study highlights that U.S. listeners dedicate a substantial 74% of their average daily audio time to music. Despite the growing attention on podcasts and other spoken-word audio formats, music remains the dominant choice for listeners. The data reveals that for U.S. listeners aged 13 and older, More

DMR/Interactive Sees 14% Boost in 2025 Station Marketing

DMR/Interactive

After years of declining investments, the radio industry is poised for a resurgence, with DMR/Interactive predicting a 14% increase in station marketing for 2025. The rebound follows several years of single-digit decreases in marketing spending. DMR/Interactive President and CEO Andrew Curran attributes More

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