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As part of federal Salute to America 250 efforts, the Chairman of the FCC has moved forward with the creation of the "Pledge America Campaign." The goal? Brendan Carr asks broadcasters to pledge to provide programming that promotes "civic education, national pride, and our shared history."

Until the end of August 2025, one could tune to Class B1 CFPT-FM, branded as "ELMNT FM," in Toronto to hear "Today's Indigenous Beat." On September 1, due to revenue and ratings challenges, CFPT signed off the air. Yet, the CRTC just declared Toronto, and Ottawa, deserve more indigenous radio choices.

A vast majority of Hispanic Americans have access to Connected TVs and most prefer streaming. As such, Connected TV platforms are a strategic place to find these consumers. That's a key insight from a look at Connected TV use and preferences courtesy of LG Ad Solutions. 

A Class A FM radio station serving a portion of Virginia's Appalachia region bordering Kentucky has been sold. Pending regulatory approval, it puts this facility in the hands of Somerset Educational Broadcasting Foundation. That's a bit different from the seller's original plan, which involved a sale in 2024 that never closed.

If you’ve ever heard a speech that made you want to do something, change your habits, support a cause, or take a leap, you’ve likely experienced Monroe’s Motivated Sequence in action, says Rosemary Ravinal. "You may not have known its name. But you felt its pull." This five-step structure remains powerful.

She joined Compass Media Networks upon graduation from Trinity College in 2023. Now, she's been promoted and will help create the affiliate sales strategy and drive expansion across the company's portfolio of syndicated radio programs. This sees Sydney Sperling ascend to the position of Director of Affiliate Sales.

Campaign also urges leadership to bring AM car mandate to a floor vote

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The online "One Voice for Radio live presentation" is poised to share with Radio's sales and management leaders how "embracing the collective strength of radio" benefits all across the industry. Participants also include the President of Lenawee Broadcasting and the EVP of Regional Media Operations at Bonneville.

Compressing services into less spectrum creates a “Tetris-like” problem, NAB commented

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In September 2015, she was promoted to President of the Lionsgate Television Group. She was then elevated to Chairman. Now, she's seeking her next opportunity, but outside of the industry. It marks the end of a four-decade run in television programming and production for Stern.