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Is AI’s Role in Radio Misguided?

With increasing reliance on AI, is radio missing its opportunity to deliver the uniquely human connection it promises us?

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World College Radio Day 2025 This Friday

College radio is where countless music industry professionals and musicians got their start behind the board, with their first airplay, or performing live. This Friday, this last bastion of live DJs playing and often saying whatever they want is being celebrated worldwide with World College Radio Day 2025.

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Building the Next Era of Public Radio

Public radio is facing a historic turning point following the defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. While the challenges are serious, new data from the 2025 Techsurvey points to opportunities for reinvention, renewed support, and a more resilient future as broadcaster build next era of public radio.

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SoundExchange distributions topped $242.5M in Q2 2025

SoundExchange distributions topped $241.5 million in digital royalties to creators from April to June 2025. Combined with the $253.2 million distributed in the first quarter of the year, ir annual distributions for the first half of 2025 are $494.7 million.

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Can You Guess The Most Listened To US Radio Stations, Formats?

Music radio isn’t dead, and the latest listener rankings prove it. See which are the most listened to US radio stations and their surprising formats.

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AM Radio must pay artists it’s fair share, says Chris Castle

AM and all US radio plays music without paying the performing artists. Congress can fix it with a new law already under consideration and many are demanding action. AM Radio must pay it’s fair share, writes Chris Castle.

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Radio dominates ad-supported audio: 66% vs 12% for streaming

For all the attention that Spotify’s free tier and podcasting get, broadcast radio dominates ad-supported audio in time spent. That’s particularly true in older demos, according to a new Nielsen and Edison Research survey.

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What’s Next For Radio? [Fred Jacobs]

Is radio stuck in the past — or poised for a comeback? Fred Jacobs explores how radio missed the digital wave, what’s next for radio and how to survive in a the age of streaming.

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Does Radio Still Rule The Car? [Fred Jacobs]

With the rise of connected technology does radio still rule the car? Fred Jacobs explores how shifting media choices and evolving vehicle tech are reshaping the future of in-car entertainment.. Continue reading

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What Streamers can learn from Online Radio: Live and Local

Online radio is making a comeback, as music listeners get tired of the same old algorithms guiding their listening experience. If streamers want to stay on top, they may need to reintegrate that human-touch listeners crave.

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Join NITO’s Pay Her Respect fair pay for radio play campaign

Today would have been Aretha Franklin’s birthday and NITO (National Independent Talent Organization) is using the occasion to launch “Pay Her Respect,” a national day of action in support of the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA) which will guaruntee payment for the use of songs on AM/FM radio.

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