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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) could soon return to full operational status following Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s (R-SD) filing of cloture Thursday night on the nomination of Olivia Trusty, a former Trump communications advisor, to fill one of the agency’s vacant commissioner seats. Trusty’s confirmation would restore a Republican majority at the FCC under Chairman Brendan Carr, who has been left presiding over a two-person deadlock with Democratic Commissioner […]

A new analysis from Katz Radio Group, based on Nielsen Scarborough data, highlights a major blind spot in media buying strategies: consumers who are under-engaged with both television and the internet — but still highly reachable through AM/FM radio. According to the study, 40% of U.S. adults 18 and older are considered “light users” of both TV and internet, making them unlikely to see or hear ads placed solely on […]

Bridge Ratings: Dave Van Dyke For decades, the call-in line was the gold standard of audience interaction in radio. It wasn’t just a gimmick—it was the lifeblood of community-building, giving listeners a voice in the programming. Whether it was requesting a favorite song, weighing in on a hot topic, or winning a contest, that single phone line created a two-way street in a traditionally one-way medium. But times—and tools—have changed. […]

The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) is speaking out against what it calls the dangerous and indiscriminate targeting of journalists covering recent immigration-related protests in the Los Angeles area. This week, RTDNA joined more than two dozen press freedom and civil liberties organizations in signing a joint letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The letter condemns the treatment of journalists by federal law enforcement during protests […]

The hottest topic in real time for radio: Immigration-related protests are planned this weekend in several cities across the US, including Atlanta and Roswell, GA, due to ongoing immigration enforcement operations and the administration’s decision to mobilize the National Guard. Some of these protests are expected to be peaceful, while others may involve clashes with law enforcement. Elaboration: Protests are planned: Activists are organizing demonstrations, including “No Kings” events on […]

A new national study from Quu Inc., conducted by research firm Quantilope, has revealed that visual radio ads displayed on vehicle dashboards lead to major increases in brand awareness, favorability, and consumer action — particularly among heavy radio listeners. The study, conducted in March and April 2025, tested Quu’s Content Partnership sponsorship, available via the Quu Visual Network (QuuVN), which delivers in-dash messages during radio programming without accompanying commercial audio. […]

The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), in collaboration with the Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB), GAB Education Foundation, and the Illinois Broadcasters Foundation (IBF), announced the successful completion of two key talent development programs aimed at cultivating the next generation of broadcasters. The GAB Radio Talent Institute made its return to the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia in Athens from May 12-17, while the […]

The Black Voters Matters team comes from people who were never meant to bow. From the plantation to the ballot box, Black folks have always pushed this country toward freedom—no matter who tried to silence us or strip away our power. Today’s fight is no different. On Saturday, June 14, Donald Trump is spending $134 million of our tax dollars on a military parade for himself, while cutting the very programs […]

CNN.com reports Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ who connected a generation of music fans to their favorite celebrities on the music network, has died. She was 52. The news was confirmed by her sister Lakshmi Emory, who posted a tribute on Facebook. No further details were available. CNN has reached out to representatives for Lewis for further comment. Lewis had been living with breast cancer in recent years, recently speaking with CNN about her […]