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Ragsdale Departs SBE; Society Launches Search
The organization has begun the process of finding its third executive director
Paul McLane is editor in chief of Radio World, which he joined in 1996. He directs the editorial content of 26 annual print issues; RW's daily SmartBrief newsletters; webcasts; and a growing library of 100+ ebooks. He has interviewed directors of engineering, FCC chairs, Hall of Fame radio personalities and C-suite leaders about digital radio, connected cars, industry standards and other topics. Prior to RW he was an award-winning broadcast journalist and technology sales/marketing executive.
Business and Law
Voice of America Will Get a New Headquarters
The U.S. Agency for Global Media has signed a lease for a building near...
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Dozens of Radio Stations Were Knocked Off the Air by Helene
Hurricane death toll continued to mount over the weekend
News Makers
El-Dinary Expects Further Uptake of HD Radio
In the U.S., the technology “is woven into the fabric of listener engagement”
More Show News
NAB, AES Will Gather Once Again in New York
Here’s a preview of what’s on the agenda for radio, podcasting and audio folks
Facilities
In Colorado, KOTO Radio Extends Its Reach
KOOK is a signal expansion project to serve Ridgway and Ouray
Business and Law
FCC Says Its Fee Database Issue Has Been Fixed
The commission will contact broadcasters who may have made incorrect payments
Facilities
KILT Settles Into Its New Home
Audacy AM in Houston will now diplex into an existing 11-tower array
Facilities
WYSL Jumps at an Opportunity
The AM station in upstate New York is taking advantage of some new elbow...
News Makers
Bierhorst Highlights the Role of Metadata and Voice Control
“We are working to assure easy access to radio, in the highest possible quality”
Business and Law
Radio Station FCC Fees Go Down Again
The commission has finalized the annual fees for FY2024, which are due this month
Headlines
Radio Engineer Ed Dulaney Dies
Regional manager for Townsquare also had worked for Crawford and Salem
News Makers
Radioplayer Seeks to “Shape the Future of Radio”
Yann Legarson discusses the organization’s plans for growth
News Makers
BMW Expands Its Embrace of DTS AutoStage
The carmaker is the first to offer both the audio and the video versions
Business and Law
FCC Extends Time to Comment on Political AI Disclosure
Commission responded to a request from the NAB and MPA
Business and Law
Judge Extends Key Deadline in Audacy Ch. 11 Case
The company and its lenders agreed to maintain the status quo pending FCC action
Business and Law
Cruz: The Full FCC Will Vote on Audacy Reorg
“Very pleased that Chairwoman Rosenworcel has come to her senses”
Business and Law
Audacy Seeks Deadline Extension in Chapter 11 Case
It asked the court to push back a key date from Aug. 19 to...
Headlines
Cooney to Leave Beasley, Smith Is Promoted
Lamar Smith will oversee engineering at the company's 57 radio properties
Business and Law
Cruz Pushes FCC Members to Hold Full Vote on Audacy
Meanwhile Audacy releases its latest quarterly financials
Business and Law
FCC Approves “Missing and Endangered” Alert Code
“As a result of the action we take today, we will save lives”
Business and Law
Minn. LPFM Gets Another Crack at Moving
It is battling with an FM translator in the wake of another LPFM going...
Business and Law
Cumulus Revenue Drops 2.5% in Q2
Berner highlights progress in managing the company's debt obligations
Business and Law
FCC Confirms $2.3 Million Penalty Against Johnny Peralta
It says he has operated an illegal station in the Bronx for at least...
News Makers
Why We’re Excited About HLS Interstitial
Jon Stephenson of SoundStack explains the relevance to radio broadcasters that stream
Business and Law
FCC Sticks to Its Rejection of an LPFM Weather Network
The Media Bureau declines to reverse its rejection of 105 applications from WARN
Business and Law
FCC Hears From a Range of Voices on Class A10
Some express support, others worry about interference and impact on translators
Business and Law
Cumulus Opposes a New FM Station Class
Cites risk of interference and potential harm to translators, LPFMs and minority owned stations
Business and Law
NAB: We Can’t Endorse a Class A10 at This Time
It has concerns about interference, cost and other issues
Business and Law
REC Asks FCC to Pair Class A10 With LP250
Michelle Bradley calls for an “expansion of rural broadcasting”
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IPAWS and EAS “Working Normally” Despite CrowdStrike Issue
FEMA advises alerting authorities to check their systems just in case
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Latino Public Radio of Palm Beach Loses Its LPFM Bid
Acting on an objection from a local broadcaster, the FCC dismisses the application
News Makers
LPFM: “Know the Rules and Play by the Rules”
Michelle Bradley encourages occupants of the dial to be good neighbors
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Manny Centeno Is New IPAWS Director
He succeeds Antwane Johnson, who retired earlier this year
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At Prometheus, LPFM Is About Community
Access still isn’t easy, but Bame and Floyd feel the service largely has met...
From the Editor
Leeward Expands Its Footprint
The company formed from the merger of MNC Software and SuiteLife Systems
Business and Law
Groups Ask FCC to Wait on Collection of EEO Data
Expecting to prevail in court, opponents told the FCC they face "irreperable" constitutional injuries
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FM Educational Station Totals Continue to Grow
The FCC released its mid-year data for the number of broadcast stations of various...