The CEO of National Public Radio said this week that a loss of federal funding would have the greatest effect on the NPR network, which includes 246 member stations. But Maher said the potential absence of government funding doesn’t make the question one of survival. “I think the question is ‘Would we be able to thrive as a national network?’ Read moreNPR CEO Katherine Maher Discusses Possible Impact Of Lost Federal Funding.
Syndicated conservative talk radio host Mark Levin is one of several appointees to President Trump’s “revamped” Homeland Security Advisory Council, along with former New York Police Department Detective Bo Dietl, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, and Florida Sen. Joseph Gruters (R-Sarasota), an officer of the Republican National Committee. Read moreSyndicated Host Mark Levin Among Trump’s Homeland Security Advisory Council Appointees.
Curtis Media Group has expanded its “La Ley” Spanish regional Mexican programming to the Goldsboro and Kinston, NC, broadcast markets. “La Ley” can now be heard on WFMC Goldsboro (730), which is simulcast on the Goldsboro-licensed FM translator W289CG at 105.7 and WWMC Kinston (1010), and its corresponding FM translator, the Kinston-licensed W225CD at 92.9. Read moreCurtis Media Group Expands Reach Of ‘La Ley’ In NC.
Faced with budget cuts, New York Public Radio presented listeners with an ultimatum. They would either need to step up and support the long-running “New Sounds” series, or the program would end a run that began in 1982. Host John Schaefer announced that listeners raised more than their $1.5 million target, meaning “New Sounds” will remain in the air. Read moreListener Donations Save ‘New Sounds’ After WNYC Budget Cuts.
A federal court has ruled Google illegally monopolized parts of the digital ad market, validating broadcaster concerns about Big Tech’s grip on local ad revenue. The NAB praised the decision, calling it a major step toward restoring fairness for content creators and local stations squeezed by Google’s dominance in ad tech. Google plans an appeal. If it loses, it could be forced to spin-off some products. Read moreNAB Applauds DOJ’s Antitrust Win Against Google.
The Florida Panthers have announced the 2025 postseason Panthers Radio Network presented by Baptist Health after clinching their sixth straight playoff berth. Audacy’s “AM 560 Sports” WQAM will continue to serve as the Panthers’ flagship station throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Radio play-by-play broadcaster Doug Plagens and Panthers alum and analyst Bill Lindsay will remain on the call. Read moreNHL’s Florida Panthers Announce 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Radio Network.
Despite widespread concern over potential short-term turbulence from new tariffs, U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) is doubling down on an optimistic vision for the future of the American auto industry. Speaking at the Auto Forum New York, the former auto dealer and first-term senator predicted that today’s policy disruptions will lead to long-term gains, including a thriving domestic industry and stronger economic footing. Read moreAuto Industry Poised for Resurgence: Moreno Predicts ‘Golden Age’ Ahead.
Jim Clancy, whose vocals were heard on radio jingles of thousands of radio stations, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 87. Clancy is widely considered the most recorded bass singer of all time. He is the father of Greg Clancy, CEO of TM Studios. Read moreLongtime Station Jingle Singer Jim Clancy Passes Away.
Journalists at WUSF Tampa took home 17 awards from the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists… Nielsen Audio will reissue the February 2025 Nashville Radio Market Report on Tuesday, April 22… The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta has renewed its commitment to WABE Atlanta’s “Coffee Conversations with Rose Scott.” … The New York Times has added a pair of producers to its Audio team. Read moreNews Bites: WUSF, Nielsen Audio, ‘Coffee Conversations with Rose Scott,’ The New York Times.
Sylvia Serna Refojo has been named National Accounts Director for Norsan Media. Refojo brings 22 years of experience to her new role, including leadership roles at Spanish Broadcasting System. She also led strategic media initiatives at top agencies including Tapestry/MediaVest/Spark and The Bravo Group. Read moreSylvia Serna Refojo
Lerman Senter announced that former FCC Attorney Advisor Sherry Ross joined the firm as an Associate. Ross joins the firm from the Federal Communications Commission, where she has served since 2020 as an Attorney Advisor in both the Wireline Competition Bureau and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Read moreSherry Ross
Will Calder exits Audacy, where he served as Director of Programming and Operations at classic hip-hop “Power 96” WPOW Miami and hot AC “Mix 105.1” WOMX Orlando. He returned to WPOW in May 2022 and added oversight of WOMX in June 2023. Read moreWill Calder
Midday host Lisa Allen exits Hubbard hot AC “101.9 The Mix” WTMX Chicago. Allen first hosted middays for the station in 2013, before segueing to afternoon co-host in June 2020. She returned to middays in March 2022. Moving to middays is current afternoon co-host Jenny Valliere, who also serves as MD for the station. Read moreLisa Allen
