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E&C Committee to Mark Up AM Radio Act


Representative Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, announced that the full committee will hold a markup on seven bills Wednesday, September 17, including H.R. 979, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025. The legislation, sponsored by Reps. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), would require automakers More

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Nielsen Spring 2025 Report Shows Listening Growth
Nielsen
Nielsen
Nielsen has released its Spring 2025 Nationwide study, revealing notable gains in AM/FM radio listening across the U.S. The report, which aggregates data from all counties, including Portable People Meter (PPM) and diary markets, shows growth across all demographics and time periods More

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Skyview Networks Elevates Krahl, Davis to VP/R&PS
Kristin Krahl and Howard Davis
Kristin Krahl and Howard Davis
Skyview Networks has promoted Kristin Krahl and Howard Davis to the newly created roles of Vice President, Revenue and Performance Strategy, President & CEO Steve Jones announced in a companywide memo this morning. The move reflects an evolving sales structure and formalizes a unified More

CRB Announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors
CRS 26
CRS 26
The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) have finalized elections for the organization's 2025-2026 Board of Directors, assembling a slate of industry leaders who guide the Country Radio Seminar (CRS). Returning as CRB officers are Kurt Johnson (Townsquare Media) as President and John Shomby (Country's Radio More

RAB/BIA Webinar to Map 2025 Wins & 2026 Momentum
RAB and BIA
RAB and BIA
The Radio Advertising Bureau, in partnership with BIA Advisory Services, will host a live presentation -- "Finish 2025 Strong. Kickstart 2026 with Momentum" -- at noon CT on Wednesday, September 24. The session will spotlight BIA's latest U.S. Local Advertising Forecast and near-term opportunities for radio More

NPR Names Sonali Mehta Exec. Director of NPR Music
Sonali Mehta
Sonali Mehta
NPR has named Sonali Mehta Executive Director of NPR Music, effective September 22. She will be based in New York. In the role, Mehta will lead the overall strategy for NPR Music, collaborate with NPR's network of music stations, guide growth and innovation around the Tiny Desk franchise, and identify new More

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Andy Cohen's ''Radio Andy'' Extends SiriusXM Deal
Andy Cohen
Andy Cohen
SiriusXM has signed producer, TV and radio host Andy Cohen to a three-year contract extension that keeps his exclusive Radio Andy channel on the platform. Cohen will continue to co-host the daily live "Andy Cohen Live" with John Hill weekdays at 10am ET. The renewal coincides with the channel's 10-year More

MacLachlan Launches Weekly Podcast for Duran Network
What Are We Even Doing?
What Are We Even Doing?
Actor Kyle MacLachlan is entering the podcast space with "What Are We Even Doing?", a weekly series produced with iHeartRadio's Elvis Duran Podcast Network. The show debuts Thursday, September 18 with model/actor and Library Science co-founder Kaia Gerber as the first guest. Each episode finds the "Twin More

fwd. network Adds Janet Lansbury's ''Unruffled''
Unruffled
Unruffled
The fwd. network has added "Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled," the long-running parenting podcast hosted by author and parenting educator Janet Lansbury. For more than a decade, Lansbury has guided parents and caregivers with an approach centered on respect, empathy and calm. Her podcast, More

iHeartMedia Names Dee Doers Area President for MidNorth
Dee (Devon) Doers
Dee (Devon) Doers
iHeartMedia appoints Dee (Devon) Doers as Area President for the company's MidNorth Area, which includes Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin, effective immediately. In the role, Doers will oversee operations across six markets: Rochester, MN; Bismarck, Minot, Dickinson and Grand Forks, ND; and Eau Claire, More

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Connoisseur/Portland OR Ups Salisbury to Content Dir.
Dylan Salisbury
Dylan Salisbury
KUPL (98.7 The Bull)/Portland, OR is shifting its programming leadership as Connoisseur Media promotes Dylan Salisbury to Content Director for the Country outlet, adding to his existing role as Content Director of Live 95.5. Salisbury will oversee both stations and report to Ross MacLeod, Connoisseur More

Study: Westwood One NFL Delivers 64M Season Reach
Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group
Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group
A new Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group analysis finds the NFL on Westwood One delivers powerful cumulative reach for marketers across the season, highlighted by a first-of-its-kind Nielsen "panel unification" of 80,000 Portable People Meter (PPM) panelists. Commissioned by Cumulus Media | More

Q101 Inducted into Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
WKQX-FM (Q101) Chicago
WKQX-FM (Q101) Chicago
WKQX-FM (Q101) Chicago's Alternative station, has been inducted into the Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66. The ceremony took place Sunday, September 14, at the historic Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet. Q101 entered the Hall in the Radio More

NAB Leadership Foundation Names BLT Class of 2026
NAB Leadership Foundation
NAB Leadership Foundation
The NAB Leadership Foundation (NABLF) has announced the Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) class of 2026. The 10-month, executive MBA-style program began on September 12 and prepares rising executives for C-suite and operational leadership roles with sessions on business acumen, More

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B101 Philadelphia to Debut ''The Kathy Romano Show''
Kathy Romano
Kathy Romano
WBEB-FM (B101) in Philadelphia will launch "The Kathy Romano Show" on September 23, airing weekdays from 6-10am ET. The new morning program pairs Kathy Romano with Bobby Smith, with Laura Boss serving as executive producer. Romano will also host a solo midday show from 10am-12pm ET. She joins B101 after a More

NPR Board Welcomes Newly Elected Directors
National Public Radio (NPR)
National Public Radio (NPR)
The NPR membership has elected Brad Dancer, WSHU Public Radio, Fairfield, CT; Paul Hunton, WUNC, Chapel Hill, NC (incumbent); Margaret Low, WBUR, Boston, MA (incumbent); R.C. McBride, WGLT, Normal, IL (incumbent) as Member Directors of the NPR Board, all for three-year terms More

Jorge & Paola Ramos Launch ''The Moment'' on My Cultura
''The Moment''
''The Moment''
iHeartMedia and Radio Ambulante Studios will debut "The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos" on the My Cultura podcast network on September 17, 2025, pairing two of the most prominent Latino journalists for their first co-hosted podcast and video series. New episodes will post weekly on the iHeartRadio More

Women's Sports Network to Air ''Redefined'' Podcast
Redefined with Leslie and Arielle
Redefined with Leslie and Arielle
The Women's Sports Network will launch the broadcast version of Front Office Sports' podcast "Redefined with Leslie and Arielle," marking the first podcast to air on the channel. Produced by Front Office Sports and hosted by former U.S. Women's National Team midfielder and Bay FC Co-Founder Leslie Osborne More

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Podglomerate Adds Erin Weiss and Stephan Moore
Erin Weiss & Stephan Moore
Erin Weiss & Stephan Moore
The Podglomerate has named Erin Weiss and Stephan Moore as Managers of Marketing and Audience Development, reporting to Senior Vice President of Marketing and Audience Development Joni Deutsch. In their new roles, Weiss and Moore will execute marketing campaigns and audience growth strategies across the More

SCA, Audacy Strike Australian Sales & Distribution Deal
SCA & Audacy
SCA & Audacy
Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has signed an exclusive sales representation and LiSTNR distribution agreement with Audacy for the Australian market, giving local advertisers access to the U.S. media company's podcast slate through SCA's LiSTNR platform. Under the pact, Australian buyers can include More

Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Legends Inductees
Radio Hall of Fame
Radio Hall of Fame
The Museum of Broadcast Communications today announced eight posthumous "Legends" selections to the Radio Hall of Fame, honoring on-air talent, programmers, executives and innovators whose contributions helped shape the medium. They'll be inducted in a ceremony on Thursday, October More

Connoisseur Ups Sales Leadership Across CT & Long Island
Connoisseur Media
Connoisseur Media
Connoisseur Media announced a series of sales leadership promotions aimed at unifying its Connecticut and Long Island operations. Stu Gorlick is promoted to VP of Sales for Connecticut and Long Island. Gorlick has led the Connecticut team on and off for nearly two decades. His career includes roles as More

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Changes & Moves
Kathy Romano
Kathy Romano
WBEB-FM (B101) in Philadelphia will launch "The Kathy Romano Show" on September 23, airing weekdays from 6-10am ET. The morning More

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