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A trio of FM translator stations that presently bring the syndicated True Oldies Channel, along with brokered programming in key dayparts and a locally host Oldies shift, will soon find themselves in the hands of a Little Dog. That would be the new owner, pending regulatory approval.

“Sinclair’s annual scholarship program reflects our commitment to investing in the next generation of media professionals and supporting students as they build the skills and experience needed for long-term success,” said Chris Ripley, Sinclair Inc.'s President/CEO.

The E.W. Scripps Company has selected the former Executive Director and head of investment at EssenceMediacom as its next Senior Director of Network Sales. She began her career at Bates Worldwide and McCann Erickson and held management positions at The Martin Agency and Initiative.

Radio continues to serve as the most consistent and widely used medium for Hispanic audiences in the U.S. There are many reasons for this, all of which gives broadcast radio further ammunition when seeking advertisers still searching for ROI, brand growth and future affinity among a robust group of consumers.

The Atlanta-headquartered broadcast TV station group led by Hilton Howell Jr. and co-CEO Pat LaPlatney has announced that its fiscal health report for the final three months of 2025 will be released on the last Thursday in February. What can investors expect to hear from Gray Media?

Triton Digital, acquired nearly five years ago by iHeartMedia from The E.W. Scripps Co., has signed a partnership extension with conservative Talk and Christian spoken word specialist Salem Media, extending a relationship that began over a decade ago.

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc., the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing female leadership in audio, is adding four new members to its Board of Directors. At the same time, current Board Member Randi P’Pool has been appointed to the Executive Board as Secretary.

How serious is the threat to Nielsen Audio's "Nationwide" ratings services from Cumulus Media's lawsuit against the nation's dominant audience measurement source? Nielsen Audio Managing Director Rich Tunkel told the U.S. District Court considering the case in a supporting declaration that a Cumulus win would end that service.

It is an Audacy-owned FM serving the Bay Area for nearly 15 years with sports-focused programming. To help boost its audience and signal penetration to the south, this Class B facility licensed to San Francisco and using a San Bruno tower has signed a deal with GeoBroadcast Solutions.