Report: Cumulus begins issuing layoff notices to workers
Cumulus Media has started issuing pink slips to some employees across its vast network of radio stations, according to a report.
Radio
Articles involving radio, including broadcast companies and industry trends.
After fine, Boston’s Radio Concorde likely knocked off the air for good
A settlement with the FCC bars station owner Acerome Jean Charles from obtaining a license to broadcast.
FCC fines radio broadcasters for contest violations
Two radio stations in Texas — one in El Paso, the other in Mont Belview — didn’t follow federal rules.
SiriusXM close to acquiring podcast aggregator Stitcher
The premium audio giant has made aggressive purchases in recent years as it looks to diversity beyond satellite radio.
CNN, Fox News audio simulcasts launch on Radio.com
Entercom’s Radio.com has added audio simulcasts from cable news outlets CNN and Fox News to its lineup under a new section called “Explore.”
Is media criticism a malicious attack or legitimate critique?
Threats against the freedom of the press may be serious. But they are not the same thing as genuine and constructive criticism.
As contract end nears, SiriusXM working “hard” to keep Howard Stern
If Howard Stern leaves SiriusXM, his departure would mark the end of an incredible run for the satellite radio industry.
Sacramento news station KFBK looks to add more newsroom talent
Nearly six months after laying off their long-time news director, Sacramento radio station KFBK is ready to fill the position, though the job will come with more responsibilities.
SiriusXM pulls iHeart’s WHTZ off satellite platform
WHTZ is one of two iHeart stations syndicated nationally on SiriusXM, a holdover from the days when Sirius and XM were separate services.
FCC freezes FM license auction, delaying possible Sacramento station
The Federal Communications Commission has postponed an auction for broadcasters to bid on vacant FM dial spots.
