Tech Tips
Kamping With Andy
Technology should be used to help creators make better content, Gladding tells us
Paul McLane is editor in chief of Radio World, which he joined in 1996. He directs the editorial content of its print issues; RW's daily SmartBrief newsletters; webcasts; and a growing library of 140+ 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.
Global
Radio Ready Highlights the Medium’s Strengths
Campaign aims to make sure that radio, apps and voice access are well integrated
Business and Law
Radio’s FCC Fees Go Up and Are Due Next Month
FCC also complains of filers "repeatedly offering the same suggestions"
Radio IT Management
Beasley Stages Live Events With Confidence
That's one benefit of advances in distributed infrastructure
From the Editor
Aaron Ishmael Is Engineer-Turned-Station Owner
He now owns 14 radio stations across the country
Business and Law
Compliance Plan Clears Way for Four-Station Sale
Owner of four FMs in Kentucky signed a consent decree with the FCC Media...
Business and Law
From the Commission, WEA Questions and Other Matters
We wrap up our four-part series on proposals in the FCC’s further notice
Global
A View of Radio Issues from CBC/Radio-Canada
Jon Medline is the organization's executive director, policy and international relations
News Makers
Hybrid Radio Platforms Bring a Host of Benefits
But they should be viewed as a complement, not a replacement, for digital radio
Programming and Sales
In Texas, This Farm Radio Network Is Thriving
Approaching its 25th anniversary, it has recently doubled its affiliate count
IBC Show
IBC Explores Diversity of Platforms
“Radio continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience,” Connolly says
Radio IT Management
EAS in Software? Here’s What the FCC Wants to Know
This is the third in a series about proposals by the Federal Communications Commission...
Business and Law
Revenue Declines 9.7% at Cumulus in Q2
Broadcast revenue was down 13.2% while digital was essentially flat
Global
DRM Can Be Embedded in Earbuds and Other Products
CML hopes to make it available to worldwide audience "regardless of income or location"
Business and Law
FCC Explores Emergency Alert System Message Authentication
It weighs the rejection of CAP EAS messages that lack valid digital signatures
Business and Law
Circles and Polygons: FCC Seeks to “Incentivize” EAS Geotargeting
It proposes to take advantage of location information in CAP EAS messages
Global
In Europe, Daily Radio Listening Time Resumes Its Decline
But “the vast majority” of people are still reached by radio every week
Business and Law
Draper Asks for Consolidation Waiver on Delmarva Peninsula
Purchase would give it nine stations, including eight FMs, in the market
Business and Law
NAB Says Early License Renewal Process Should Go
The association says the FCC cannot regulate programming as renewal opponents want
Global
Why Kopitz Thinks FM Will Remain Leading Form of Radio
We also talk with the RDS Forum CEO about other radio data uses
Global
Q&A: EBU’s Vincent Sneed on the Digital Networks Act
The policy advisor explains why the DNA proposal in Europe is important
Headlines
FEMA Prepares to Dispense NGWS Alerting Grants
As of last year the money has been redirected to governmental and tribal jurisdictions...
Business and Law
LeGeyt Pleased With Capitol Hill AM Push
If the bill is to pass soon, process questions loom as large as votes
People News
Beasley Promotes Roldan to Head of Tech and Infrastructure
It says he has helped modernize its systems and enhance cybersecurity
Headlines
Noncom FM Station Totals Continue to Boom
Does the NCE band feel more crowded to you? It's not your imagination
Tech Tips
Practical Tips from Bud Williamson
Lessons learned from due diligence inspections and other site visits
Headlines
Jerry LeBow Dies, Was Station Owner and EAS Business Leader
He co-founded Sage Alerting Systems as well as a radio station group
Business and Law
Broadcasters Fly Into D.C. for AM Radio Push
They'll head to Capitol Hill on Tuesday for some face-to-face lobbying
Programming and Sales
Chuck Bullett Offers Timely Audio From Maine
His new firm is offering support to networks in covering local Maine events
Business and Law
FCC Postpones Noncom Translator Filing Window
Community and college groups were among those asking for more time
Business and Law
Does Your EAS Gear Meet These New Requirements?
The FCC is moving ahead with several important changes
News Makers
PPM Works, But Spoken-Word Radio Needs a Bit More Help
Rob Bertrand says it’s possible to make a ratings impact without distortion
Business and Law
Cumulus Hopes to Conclude Chapter 11 by Early Fall
It is waiting for FCC approval of its restructuring plan
Blog
Our Conversation With Bob Orban, Part 5
The millennium brings a new owner … and the Optimod-FM 8400
Business and Law
Warshaw Met With Carr to Talk Ownership Caps
CEO of Connoisseur Media wants "to avoid local radio going the way of the...
News Makers
OOH, OTT, CTV and Other Revenue Drivers
Rick Ducey on the evolving radio sales ecosystem
Business and Law
EAS in Software? The FCC Prepares to Take a Closer Look
The commission wants to explore more changes to EAS and WEA