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The National Association of Broadcasters at its State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., has revealed the 10 winners of the 38th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards. The winners were chosen by a panel of judges representing the broadcast industry, community service organizations and public relations firms.

Add Graham Holdings Co. to the companies that have released their fourth quarter 2024 earnings and have enjoyed the riches of a strong election-ad season. Graham Media Group, its TV division, saw lower core advertising demand in the final three months of 2024. But, it was offset in part by political advertising.

The company led by CEO Mary Berner has experienced a significant decline in its share value since March began. On Tuesday, the decline continued, sending "CMLS" down to a fresh post-bankruptcy low. Nasdaq could be eye a minimum trade delinquency, should trends not reverse soon.

Loss of advertising revenue forces stations to move

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The familiar dance continues around "freedom" and "fairness" measures

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Saint Cloud Community Mission’s application was rejected after objection revealed late incorporation and for-profit designation concerns

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Todd Kalman on how stations can capture more digital revenue

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Sighinolfi says reliability, versatility and convenience have finally led to broad acceptance

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It looks like Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has a new, bipartisan fight on behalf of local broadcast radio companies on her hands, as a non-binding resolution that opposes "any new performance fee, tax, royalty or other charge" on domestic AM and FM stations has been introduced in the U.S. Senate for the current Congressional session.

He was formerly Director of Sales for Omaha-based Walnut Media and before that was a Senior Account Executive for NRG Media in the Nebraska market bordering Council Bluffs, Iowa. Now, he's leading a group of stations in Iowa's state capital.