FCC Activates DIRS for Super Typhoon Sinlaku
The category 5 storm struck the Northern Mariana Islands
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Industry News
A Golden State Deal That Returns ‘Rocking M’ Name
A family-run company with a very familiar name to many radio industry leaders has agreed to purchase an AM/FM combo and three FM stations. To be clear, this deal does not involve Monte or Doris Miller, but seven Montgomery family members who have come together to form Rocking M Media Group.
Baltimore Tower Owner and Contractor Settle Lead Paint Suit for $2.2 Million
The chips and debris reportedly spread into the Woodberry neighborhood
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NABLF Reveals 2026 Celebration of Service to America Awards Honorees
The Celebration of Service to America Awards, presented by Bonneville International and Hearst Television, is part of the Foundation’s mission to bring national attention to the vital work being done by local broadcasters. New this year is a podcast category.
Orban Updates the Optimod 5950 HD
It features security, monitoring and access control improvements
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Cumulus Media Nearing Bankruptcy Exit
CEO Mary Berner, who has led the company since 2015, and CFO Frank Lopez-Balboa will remain under amended employment agreements, though the filing is careful to note the incoming board retains full authority to replace them.
A Mid-Florida ‘Outlaw’ Finally Gets An Owner Shift
A Class B AM and its 250-watt FM translator serving an agricultural community between Sebring and Sarasota, Fla., is about to get an ownership change. For listeners, there's likely no changes in the works, as this "Outlaw" is officially buying the facilities it already uses.
A ‘PQ’ Proposition For Tackling Hispanic Radio’s Ad Dollar Disconnect
The U.S. Hispanic population has grown 19% since 2016. So why does advertising investment in Hispanic media remain a fraction of what its audience size and listenership would warrant? Patrick Quinn, of PQ Media, has some suggestions on capturing that missing slice of the pie.
Broadcast Radio Launches Split Voice Tracking
Enables presenters region-specific voice tracks for split broadcasts
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Seven Scripps Networks Offerings Added to Local Now
“Local Now is committed to bringing viewers the very best in free streaming content, and this partnership with Scripps takes that mission to an entirely new level,” said Byron Allen, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Local Now parent Allen Media Group. “These channels reflect the depth and diversity of content our audience craves.”
