Radio
Articles involving radio, including broadcast companies and industry trends.
FCC revokes radio owner’s broadcast license amid nude photo scandal
The owner of Pennsylvania's WQZS-FM was convicted of illegal surveillance, evidence tampering and other offenses nearly three years ago.
Twitter to amend “government-funded” label on BBC account
Twitter owner Elon Musk says the platform will amend a controversial label applied to the main profile of the BBC this week.
Urban One acquiring Cox Media radio stations in Houston
Urban One says it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with rival Cox Media Group to acquire four Houston-area radio stations.
Audacy weighs premium tier with commercial-free radio streams
Audacy is exploring a plan that would allow users of its streaming radio app to listen to commercial-free music, news and sports programming for a monthly fee. [EXCLUSIVE]
iHeartMedia poaches Jon Kurland from Amazon
iHeartMedia has snagged Amazon executive Jon Kurland to serve as its next chief entertainment counsel.
Streamline offloads Podcast Business Journal to newsletter company
Streamline Publications has sold Podcast Business Journal to the owner of the newsletter Podnews, The Desk has learned.
Twitter changes label on NPR account
A controversial "state-affiliated" label affixed to NPR's main Twitter account now claims the outlet is "government funded," which is grossly misleading.
Twitter to “reconsider” state-affiliated label on NPR account
The affirmation came from Elon Musk himself in a series of e-mails sent to an NPR reporter.
NAB promotes Josh Miely to VP, Content Design
NAB has promoted Josh Miely to serve as its vice president of content design and development
Number of licensed radio stations drop, TV remains unchanged
More than 100 commercial AM and FM radio stations went off the air over the last 12 months, according to the latest FCC report.
Audacy, SiriusXM, iHeart get Webby Award nominations
Three major radio broadcasters have been nominated for potential Webby Awards this year.
Twitter adds “state media” label to NPR account
Executives at NPR have criticized Twitter for adding a "state-affiliated media" label to the organization's main account.