CHATSWORTH, Calif. — A news helicopter covering a deadly Metro bus collision for KNBC-TV and KVEA-TV crashed Tuesday evening in the Chatsworth area of Los Angeles, killing aerial journalist Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw...
Read MoreCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — One of radio’s longest-running syndicated morning programs is preparing to end its traditional affiliate distribution and build its next chapter directly with listeners. NOW! Media has notified...
Read MoreNEW YORK, NEW YORK — Gemini XIII has appointed Kelly Parker senior vice president of sales as the audio company expands its advertising representation business. Parker joins from Yea Networks. As part of the move, Gemini XIII...
Read MoreHOUSTON, TEXAS — Monica “Mo” Lunsford is adding afternoon duties on iHeartMedia’s Sunny 99.1 while remaining part of The Rod Ryan Show mornings on sister station 94.5 The Buzz. The dual assignment places Lunsford on two Houston...
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — Jay Michaels has joined Radio One Indianapolis as assistant program director and music director for B105.7 and 97.1 HANK FM. Michaels will work alongside Sean Copeland and will also become part of the...
Read MoreGRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — Lanser Broadcasting has named Abbi Hess general manager of Joy99 and JoyWorship, its Christian-music services in western Michigan. Hess joined the company in 2016 and represents the third generation of...
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C. — National Public Radio is contributing $1 million to a fund intended to help member stations facing the greatest immediate financial danger after the loss of federal public-media support. The restricted...
Read MoreSEATTLE, WASHINGTON — Amazon is adding curated playlists of short local and national news clips to Prime Video, positioning the streaming service as another front door to daily news. The feature is part of Prime Video’s free...
Read MoreCLEVELAND, OHIO — The Cleveland Cavaliers are expanding their free local television schedule while launching a separate paid streaming relationship, creating a distribution model that treats broadcast reach and subscriptions as...
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New York prosecutors seized 12 court-authorized domains allegedly selling AI-generated intimate deepfakes involving roughly 1,200 people, including musicians and other public figures.
Read MoreA Delhi High Court order gives India TV anchor Rajat Sharma a continuing, fast-track process for reporting AI deepfakes—offering a practical model for protecting radio hosts and station brands.
Read MorePHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA — Scott Masteller will retire as program director of Beasley Media Group’s 97.5 The Fanatic, WPEN-FM, effective December 31. The retirement concludes a radio career spanning more than 45 years....
Read MoreNEW YORK, NEW YORK — Advertising campaigns may be producing slightly better return-on-investment calculations while generating less total profit, according to an analysis promoted by Westwood One’s Audio Active Group. The...
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House has passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, moving the proposed mandate to the Senate for the final congressional decision. The House approved H.R. 979 by voice vote on September 15 under...
Read MoreATLANTA, GEORGIA — Darian “Big Tigger” Morgan returned to the V-103 morning show Monday, September 14, resuming his on-air role with co-host Francesca Amiker after an absence of more than two months. V-103 confirmed Morgan’s...
Read MoreLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — Local Now has added 111 Gray Media channels to its free streaming lineup, substantially expanding the amount of local television news available through one national application. The companies announced...
Read MoreMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA — Public Radio Exchange, known as PRX, has selected Chief Operating Officer Jason Saldanha as its next president and chief executive officer. Saldanha will assume the position October 15, succeeding Kerri...
Read MoreAUSTIN, TEXAS — Mike Warren has retired from FOX 7 Austin after a 37-year television-news career, including 22 years at the station. Warren anchored the weekday 5, 6, 9 and 10 p.m. newscasts and produced the station’s “Care...
Read MoreAMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS — The International Broadcasting Convention, or IBC, concluded September 14 after four days of broadcast, streaming, production and media-technology demonstrations. Organizers report that IBC2026 attracted...
Read MoreDALLAS, TEXAS — Tim Dukes, the former president of Hope Media Group, has joined Collective Heads as a partner. Collective Heads provides media consulting, fractional management and marketing services. Dukes brings leadership...
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