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Jesus Soto had been active in the island's audio broadcasting world since the mid-1970s, and under his ownership created such iconic brands as "Salsoul" and "Fidelity." Paperwork has now been filed with the FCC seeking its approval of an involuntary transfer of the stations to the executor of Soto's will.

Matthew Wesolowski is known across the industry for his SSR Communications, and for his efforts asking the FCC to create a "Class C4" FM radio station. He is now also known for having his proposal for a new Class C3 FM in Enterprise, Utah, bested by a counterproposal filed by a pair of Arizona station licensees.

Weigel Broadcasting Co.’s broadcast station serving Chicago has unveiled its local broadcast schedule for the local Women's National Basketball Association franchise. Coverage on "The U" begins with the season opener on May 9.

On May 11, the traditional marketer and advertiser-driven dog and pony show that is Upfront Week begins in New York. That hasn't stopped the nation's largest audio content creation and distribution company from releasing its first quarter results following the closing bell for U.S. financial markets on that key Monday for network TV.

There's a change in the programming leadership for the six radio brands serving Philadelphia owned by iHeartMedia, as Derrick Corbett shifts to the role of VP of Programming and a focus solely on Adult R&B WDAS-FM and Hip-Hop WUSL "Power 99."

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and the National Hockey League has invested in a significant way in Spot Cable to help build its fan base and viewing audience across the MVPD-distributed networks bringing post-season excitement to those across the U.S. 

The WNBA team serving the Atlanta market is gaining a larger audience than ever for the upcoming 2026 season. It involves local and national coverage, with a roster of games airing across the Gray Media broadcast TV pair serving its home market and the regional over-the-air Peachtree Sports Network.

The 2026 convention concluded Wednesday

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Ray Auger tells the story of Raydio's community involvement in Boston's metrowest

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The owner of Red Apple Media and on-air host at the radio station ownership group's flagship WABC Radio in New York was saluted for innovation, entrepreneur and community service with his receipt of the Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award at the Broadcasters Foundation of America annual breakfast.