Trends - RM
Edison Research and NPR Release Smart Audio Report
Contains insights on audio consumption, usage behaviors, ties to smart home tech and more
Industry News
SBE Urges Members to Weigh in on Blue Alerts
Proposed event code enters comment period at the commission
Trends - RM
StreamGuys Offering Alexa Skills Creation for In-Home Radio Use
New Orleans’ WWOZ first station to earn Alexa certification
News and Business
Westwood One, NextRadio Offer Audience Reporting, Data Attribution
It was tested out in May
News and Business
Media Rating Council Releases Draft of Digital Audio Measurement Guidelines
Seeks public comment on the guidelines before Aug. 10
News and Business
Guthrie and McCoy Join Broadcasters Foundation Board
Talbott also elected as vice president
Industry News
Kneller Returns to GeoBroadcast Solutions
He will continue to serve as VP of global sales for the company
News and Business
Podcast Study Shows Steadily Increasing Revenue
From 2015 to 2016, IAB says, podcast ad revenues grew 73%, and they will...
News and Business
Cumulus Makes Shifts in Georgia and California
Dollar moves to Georgia, McCade promoted to music director, Baxter sells in L.A.
Industry News
Riedel North America Ups Halverson to Operations Manager
He was previously a sales administrator
Industry
FCC Chief Engineer Wanted
If you’re an engineer with a background in wireless technology and an interest in...
Industry News
Caroline Beasley Elected Chair of NAB Joint Board
And Tri State’s Randy Gravley will chair the Radio Board
News and Business
Caroline Beasley Elected to Lead NAB Joint Board
Tri State’s Randy Gravley to chair Radio Board
News and Business
Three Strikes, You Owe $25,000
Alleged N.J. pirate ordered to pay up after more than a year
News and Business
Paperback Version of “9XM Talking” Celebrates 100 Years of WPR
University of Wisconsin Press has joined in the fun with a new edition
News and Business
Christian Music Radio Listeners Are 76% Women, Finney Media Reports
And Christian talk radio listeners are 63% women
News and Business
iHeartMedia Makes Western Personnel Decisions
Matteo takes over Central California/Nevada, Lewis moves up in Phoenix
Industry News
County Planning Board Approves Plan for WMAL Site
Builder now has OK for 309 homes in Bethesda, Md., where towers long stood
Industry
Broadcast Industry Voices Support for Rosenworcel
Pai, Smith and Rotella recommend her prior work at the commission
News and Business
NJBA Supports Rosenworcel Renomination
President/CEO Paul Rotella wrote to NJ Senators
News and Business
Entercom Chooses Ashenden as Portland VP/Market Manager
He most recently was market manager and general manager for BiCoastal Media
Blog
Westwood One’s Monti Says SES-11 Will Be Worth the Wait
Satellite migration Q&A with Cumulus/Westwood One Senior Vice President of Engineering Greg Monti
Tech and Gear
Futuri Media Launches TopicPulse Content Stream
Discovery tool adds format- and demographic-specific topic idea generators
Industry
OSHA, FCC Seek to Foster Safety Culture for Tower Work
Want to promote best practices at all levels through advisory document
News and Business
iHeartMedia Norfolk Names Market President
The AntMan is up and at ’em in Austin; Trimmer rises in Phoenix
News and Business
SiriusXM Invests $480M in Pandora
Meanwhile, the streamer sells Ticketfly to Eventbrite
News and Business
May 28 Was a Good Day for Racing — and Radio — in Indianapolis
Indy 500 is a example of success, NextRadio says
Industry
Commission Lays Out Instructions for AM’s Next Translator Window
Interested stations have a short window starting in late July
News and Business
iHeart Ups Poleman to Chief Programming Officer
He also retains national programming group president role
Tech and Gear
Wowza Explores Importance of Latency, TFF on Radio Apps
User experience is key to survival and these elements are key to perceived quality
News and Business
FCC Announces Comment Deadlines for Main Studio Rule NPRM
Comments and reply comments are due 30 and 45 days, respectively, after Federal Register...
News and Business
WRDN(AM) Reels in Chairman Pai During Wisconsin Visit
Visit was part of a roadtrip to the Badger State this week
News and Business
Cumulus Mobile Taps Steele for Ops Manager
And Doughboy heads to KVYB in California
Industry News
VPR’s Marshall Plans Semi-Retirement
Public radio engineer plans to step down after several decades in broadcasting
Industry News
Broadcast Engineer Frank McLemore Dies
He passed away Saturday due to injuries from a car crash