Radio
Articles involving radio, including broadcast companies and industry trends.
How podcasts are changing the state of radio storytelling
In 2009, newspapers prophesied the death of the radio drama. But as of 2020, audio fiction has become the fastest-growing strand in publishing, with tech, media and film companies crowding in.
By:
Richard Brooks
How NPR became radio’s authoritative news voice
From its start half a century ago, National Public Radio heralded a new approach to the sound of radio in the United States.
By:
Jason Loviglio
SiriusXM adds satellite subscribers as Pandora premiums dip
SiriusXM added new paying subscribers while shedding Pandora premium customers in the quarter that ended 2019, according to an earnings report.
Coroner reveals cause of death for KNCI’s Dan Cheatham
The Sacramento County Coroner has completed an investigation into the death of a beloved radio personality.
Rush Limbaugh diagnosed with advanced lung cancer
Rush Limbaugh, a prolific conservative radio broadcaster who once compared smoking cigars to eating carrots, has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Salem agrees to pay FCC fine of $50,000 over “live” programming
Salem Media Group has agreed to pay a $50,000 civil penalty after one of its stations violated federal requirements over pre-recorded programming.
Kid Kelly, iconic radio programmer, parts ways with SiriusXM
Kid Kelly, an iconic radio programmer who for nearly two decades helped launch a variety of key music channels for SiriusXM, has left the company.
After layoffs, iHeart Media hiring Sacramento-based news reporter
Radio conglomerate iHeart Media is looking for a news reporter just one week after the company laid off its long-time news director at KFBK.
Paul Robins, Sacramento radio staple, gets pink slip at KBEB
Paul Robins' second act on Sacramento radio has come to an abrupt end.
KFBK lays off news director as corporate shuffling continues
Mike Hagerty was released from his position this week, according to two sources.
New Hampshire bill would force news outlets to update crime stories
A New Hampshire lawmaker's proposal would require news organizations to update stories on criminal defendants if they are acquitted.
Univision Radio suspends broadcaster over comment about Puerto Rico mayor
Luis Dávila Colón has been suspended from his program after referring to the mayor of San Juan as a "dog" during a broadcast Monday evening.