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Civic Media Expands into Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Civic Media

Civic Media has announced a major expansion into Michigan's Upper Peninsula through an asset purchase agreement filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to acquire five radio stations from J&J Broadcasting, based in Iron River, WI. The acquisition will be completed More

Ray Hopkins Elected to Board of Broadcasters Foundation

Ray Hopkins

The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced the election of Ray Hopkins, President of Paramount U.S. Distribution, to its Board of Directors. With more than three decades of experience in the media industry, Hopkins brings extensive leadership and distribution expertise to the Foundation's mission More

New eBook Offers Updated Career Guide for Radio Industry

Sound Advice

A new free eBook aims to modernize outdated career advice for those considering a future in the radio and digital audio industries. "SOUND ADVICE: A Guide to Navigating Careers in the Modern and Future Radio Digital Media Landscape" is a 40-page guide written by veteran broadcaster Earl Pilkington and More

Louisville Icon WAKY-AM & FM Sold to WAKAYANA LLC

WAKY-FM and AM in Louisville

WAKY-FM and AM in Louisville, along with their associated translators, are being sold by W&B Broadcasting Inc. to WAKAYANA LLC in a deal announced today and pending FCC approval. The transaction marks the end of an era for W&B Broadcasting, headed by Bill Walters, and the More

Jeff Tyler Retires from iHeartMedia After 47-Year Career

Jeff Tyler

iHeartMedia has announced the retirement of longtime Area President Jeff Tyler, marking the end of a 47-year career in broadcast radio. Tyler, whose leadership spanned nearly every facet of the business, officially steps down today after decades of service in the Madison and Milwaukee markets and beyond. More

KNCU Launches as FOX Sports Newport Under New Ownership

FOX Sports Newport

KNCU (92.7 FM) has officially relaunched as FOX Sports Newport, bringing national and local sports talk to the Oregon Coast under new ownership and a revamped format. The station, previously branded as "Hank FM" and owned by longtime broadcaster Dave Miller, was recently acquired by KORE Broadcasting of More

WVFT Remains Locally Owned as Jopling Takes Ownership

WVFT-FM (Real Talk 93.3) in Tallahassee

WVFT-FM (Real Talk 93.3) will continue its legacy as Tallahassee's only locally owned radio station following its sale from Magic Broadcasting II, LLC to 923 Ventures, LLC, owned by longtime local broadcaster Jon Jopling. Jopling, who has led Magic Broadcasting's Panama City and More

JVC Broadcasting Expands into Panama City with Magic Buy

JVC Broadcasting

JVC Broadcasting has greed to acquire four stations in Panama City, FL, from Magic Broadcasting, marking a significant expansion of the company's footprint along the Florida Panhandle. The deal includes CHR WILN-FM (105.9), Classic Country WWLY-FM (100.1), Talk WYOO-FM (101.1), and Rock WYYX-FM (97.7), which More

CMG San Antonio's Stations Take All Five Top Spots in May

Cox Media Group

CMG San Antonio Radio is celebrating a major ratings sweep, placing all five of its FM stations in the top five across three key categories for the month of May -- overall ratings, the 25-54 demographic (including streaming), and the midday slot. The cluster's strong showing highlights its ability to More

Karen Carson Named 2025 MIW Airblazer Award Honoree

Karen Carson

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW), in partnership with Morning Show Boot Camp (MSBC), has announced Karen Carson of "Karen Carson in the Morning" on Audacy's WNEW-FM (NEW 102.7 FM) in New York as the recipient of the 2025 MIW Airblazer Award. The honor, now in its tenth year, recognizes women who More

Mike Arlo Honored With Inaugural Career Achievement Award

Mike Arlo

Mike Arlo was honored with the inaugural Career Achievement Award at the Virginia Association of Broadcasters' 88th Annual Summer Convention on Friday, recognizing a legendary radio career that has spanned more than five decades. The award, introduced for the first time this year, celebrates More

iHM Expands Reach With Multilingual Podcast Translations

iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia has launched a major international expansion of its podcast portfolio, unveiling translations of several hit shows in multiple languages. Listeners around the globe can now access select iHeart-produced podcasts in Spanish, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, and Mandarin on iHeartRadio, Apple More

SBS Q1 Revenue Drops 18% Amid Strategic Expansion

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS)

Spanish Broadcasting System reported an 18% decline in net revenue for the first quarter of 2025, totaling $27.6 million compared to $33.7 million during the same period in 2024. The results were impacted by softening advertising demand and wildfires in the Los Angeles area, though More

WELY Signs 7-Year Deal to Air Minnesota Vikings Games

Minnesota Vikings

WELY (1450 AM/103.9 FM) in Ely, MN, is bringing Minnesota Vikings football back to the Iron Range under a new seven-year agreement that will see the stations carry every Vikings game through the 2031 NFL season. Beginning with the 2025 preseason, WELY will air all Minnesota Vikings games -- including More

Allegany Communications Names Casey Atkins as OM

Casey Atkins

Allegany Communications appoints Casey Atkins as its new Operations Manager, marking a homecoming for the broadcasting professional and a return to WVRC Media. Atkins announced the move on social media, noting it comes after a challenging period in his life and a renewed commitment to his radio career. More

FCC Warns Three Property Owners Over Pirate Radio Ops

Federal Communications Commission's (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Enforcement Bureau has issued formal warnings to three property owners in New York and New Jersey for allegedly permitting illegal pirate radio broadcasting from their premises. Each notice threatens potential fines of up to $2.45 million if the unauthorized More

WABC Wins Distinguished Service Award from FMC

John Catsimatidis

WABC-AM in New York and its owner, Red Apple Media Chairman John Catsimatidis, were honored with the 2025 Distinguished Service Award by the Fair Media Council during its annual Folio Awards ceremony in New York City. The award recognizes WABC's century-long legacy in broadcasting and its ongoing influence More

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