“Each year, AM/FM radio stations play nearly a billion songs. And each year, giant radio corporations rake in billions in advertising dollars while refusing to pay a single cent to the artists ...

“Total U.S. AM/FM radio listening is up 3 percent,” Bouvard wrote ... While it gave some observers in the industry hope, others felt it was a “magic trick” that might make stations feel better but not ...

The sale to Hart Media Group includes WTIM AM-FM. The sale is subject to approval by the FCC. In all, the sale includes eight radio stations, three online platforms and a digital division.