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The Top-Billing Radio Companies, and Stations, Are Revealed

BIA Advisory Services has revealed its Top 10 by revenue for both the nation's radio broadcasting companies and for individual AM and FM radio stations in the U.S. What station is No. 1? It is hardly a surprise, as it has been in the No. 1 spot for seven consecutive years and continues to be a spoken word Goliath.

After Streaming Setback, SiriusXM Targets Terrestrial Radio

After a failed push to compete with streaming services, SiriusXM is reshaping its strategy to directly target terrestrial radio listening. “We have a real opportunity here to take share from AM ...

The last great Chicago DJ? With Lin Brehmer’s death and rise of AI ...

The death of iconic WXRT-FM disc jockey Lin Brehmer not only left a hole in Chicago’s once mighty rock radio landscape, it’s a further reminder of the slow fade of the age when big personalities dominated radio and influenced the musical tastes of millions. Brehmer, 68, who died Sunday after battling prostate cancer, was part […]

Digital Radio From Around the World, Not Above It - ABC News

Some of these are simulcasts of actual terrestrial radio stations from around the world. Aggregators such as Live365 serve as a guide to these streams. Sponsored Content by Taboola.

Dash Radio wants to get back to radio’s roots with new DJ-curated ...

Dash’s streams are “one to many” broadcasts, just like the terrestrial radio of old. The content is chosen by a DJ, who the listeners trust to deliver good music.

Senators Introduce American Music Fairness Act - Variety

Requiring terrestrial radio broadcasters to pay royalties to American music creators when they play their songs. Protecting small and local stations who qualify for exemptions — specifically ...

Jelli launches social ad platform for terrestrial radio

Jelli, an online social music service, has unveiled a new advertising platform that combines the reach of terrestrial radio with the engagement and measurement of the social web. Jelli affiliates currently use online and mobile listener input to choose the station’s music both on-air and on their online streams—within format parameters set by the station.

Funding cuts will hit rural areas hard. One station manager explains how

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Tom Michael, general manager of Boise State Public Radio, about what the cuts to federal public media funding mean for his station.

Max Starks named Steelers radio color commentator

Max Starks will take over as color commentator for Pittsburgh Steelers radio broadcasts. The team announced Tuesday that the former Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman will take over in the role for Craig Wolfley, who died in March. Starks, 43, had served in a sideline reporting role for the past four

Report: With Geotargeting Now Mainstream, Radio Can Capitalize

With 87% of marketers now using geotargeting, FCC-approved tools like ZoneCasting are creating new opportunities for radio.

The Best Local Radio Shows and Stations in Connecticut - CTPost

Want the comfort of the best local radio show? These radio stations have the best radio shows in CT, based on votes from locals like you.

Dead air: Lifeline or death knell for AM radio?

AM radio draws 82 million listeners monthly, according to NAB. AM listeners tends to be older, according various analyses.

Softbank to begin trial runs of ‘base stations in the sky’ in 2026

Telecom giant Softbank Corp. announced it will begin trials of a telecommunications system that operates closer to Earth than ...

Funding cuts will hit rural areas hard. One station manager explains how

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Tom Michael, general manager of Boise State Public Radio, about what the cuts to federal public media funding mean for his station.

Will Electric Cars Kill AM Radio? - Autoweek

There’s an interference problem from EV motors that’s bumping AM bands off of electric vehicle dashboards. Radio over 5G may offer a solution.

SiriusXM Launches Lower Cost Ad-Supported Plan in Bid to Take on Streaming Audio Giants

The new tier will be available both in-air and on streaming. Play is available on a limited basis now, with further rollouts ...

Do EVs Spell Doom For AM Radio? - SlashGear

As of 2020, there were nearly 15,500 terrestrial radio stations in the U.S. (per Statista), with over 6,000 in the amplitude modulation (AM) band (via Electronic Design).Despite living in a high ...

With boost from high school programs, Gen Z is heading to public radio

Since the earliest days of radio, sports have been a staple of the broadcast week. While mainstream public media usually is on the sidelines for professional sports, some stations do focus on local ...

Recording artists want radio stations to pay them for their songs ...

In a letter to congressional leaders obtained by NBC News, music stars like Aerosmith, Barbra Streisand, Céline Dion, Gloria Estefan, James Taylor, Jelly Roll, Lil Jon, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Mariah Carey argue they are missing out on potentially billions of dollars of royalties they feel they are entitled to and want radio stations to pay…

Tuning in Some Classic ’70s & ’80s Horror Movie Radio Spots

From big studio titles like 'The Exorcist' to lower-budgeted flicks like 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,' 1970s & '80s horror ...