Radio
Articles involving radio, including broadcast companies and industry trends.
FCC issues fresh warnings to landlords over pirate radio operations
The FCC issued a warning to a pair of landlords in New Jersey and South Carolina over alleged pirate radio broadcasts coming from their land.
AI software allows radio stations to create fake listener calls
The software, released by Benztown this week, allows radio stations to create realistic "listener audio" using artificial intelligence tools.
Cumulus, Super Hi-Fi partner on AI-powered HD Radio stations in Nashville
Cumulus is partnering with AI audio solutions provider Super Hi-Fi and HD Radio tech owner Xperi to launch two new radio stations in Tennessee
Midwest radio owner Dave Crooks sells stations, announces retirement
A local radio broadcaster with around a half-dozen outlets in the Midwest is selling off his stations ahead of his retirement.
Audacy bankruptcy plan gets federal court’s approval
A federal judge in Texas has signed off on Audacy's plan to restructure a majority of its debt, a move that will allow it to emerge from bankruptcy.
FCC proposes rules for multi-lingual, sign language emergency alerts
The FCC is proposing a new rule that aims to make it easier for broadcast stations to send emergency alert messages in multiple languages.
Radio DJ killed in mass shooting at end of Kansas City Chiefs rally
Lisa Lopez-Galvan was attending a parade for the Super Bowl champs when she was fatally shot at the end of the rally.
George Soros to become Audacy’s largest shareholder post-bankruptcy
Billionaire George Soros is set to become the largest individual shareholder of troubled radio broadcaster Audacy, according to court documents.
Pandora sued by rights group over streaming music royalties
A music rights group is suing Pandora for back payments of royalties associated with streaming music on its free, ad-supported plan.
SiriusXM to cut 160 jobs amid subscriber losses
SiriusXM will issue pink slips to around 160 workers in an effort to curb expenses amid a broader restructuring of the company's operations.
SiriusXM sheds 430,000 subscribers in 2023, sees slightly higher profit
SiriusXM saw its customer base erode during Q4 2023, though it posted slightly higher revenue and profit for the year compared to 2022.
SiriusXM inks distribution agreement with SmartLess Media
Subscribers will get early access to SmartLess episodes, and SiriusXM will produce numerous events involving SmartLess Media shows.