Radio
Articles involving radio, including broadcast companies and industry trends.
Supreme Court seeks Cumulus response in Nielsen antitrust case
Justices have not agreed to hear the case involving an injunction issued against Nielsen in a lawsuit filed by Cumulus, but the request for a response indicates the court is considering it.
Kinetiq: Republicans outspent Democrats in 2026 midterm advertising
Republicans spent $2.95 billion on general-election advertising tracked by Kinetiq, compared with $2.59 billion for Democrats.
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Fred Jacobs to step down as President of Jacobs Media
The company will continue focusing on radio industry strategy, digital transformation and revenue development.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Cumulus to bring targeted FM radio ads to Boston
Advertisers will be able to target listeners east of Route 128 while the station's regular programming continues elsewhere in the Boston market.
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SiriusXM Q3 profit rises as subscriber losses stabilize
The satellite radio company added 5,000 self-pay subscribers during the quarter, compared to a loss of 40,000 subscribers one year earlier.
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FCC upholds fines against New York, Massachusetts pirate radio operators
The decisions, affirmed by the Chief of the FCC's Enforcement Bureau this week, involve unauthorized radio operations in Brooklyn, Spring Valley and Hyannis, Massachusetts.
BFOA expands financial assistance to broadcasters with new hardship grants
The grants are intended for broadcasters on unpaid or reduced-pay leave and those facing extraordinary expenses involving family care, housing emergencies, relocation or theft.
Local ABC News feeds to simulcast on audio platform TuneIn
Eight ABC-owned local TV channels are offering their newscasts through streaming audio platform TuneIn as part of an expanded deal with Disney.
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NAB announces 2026 Marconi Radio Award winners at New York ceremony
The annual awards ceremony was held ahead of NAB Show New York, which opens Wednesday at the Javits Center.
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Xperi expands radio audience measurement to 550 markets across U.S.
The DTS AutoStage platform measures more than 48 million hours of in-vehicle AM/FM radio listening each month.
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Stingray inks deal with Samsung’s Harman to bring streaming app into marketplace
Streaming media company Stingray has expanded the distribution of its Stingray Music+ audio application through Harman's Ready Link Marketplace.
Media Rating Council revokes Nielsen Audio PPM accreditation in several markets
Nielsen says it is working with the MRC to address concerns and improve its measurement services.