News Makers
OOH, OTT, CTV and Other Revenue Drivers
Rick Ducey on the evolving radio sales ecosystem
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.
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
Headlines
FCC Set to Require EAS Firewalls and Unique Passwords
Attacks on EAS equipment “continue to occur with disturbing frequency”
Tech Tips
A Quu Case Study in Hampton Roads
“I’ve rarely seen anything that has impacted radio the way Quu has”
Programming and Sales
Information Is Now Inventory
What was once purely informational is now premium and sellable
Business and Law
Transportation Bill Could Provide Road to Passage for AM Mandate
Legislative package in the House now includes the AM Radio Every Vehicle Act
News Makers
Control and Monitoring Are No Longer Peripheral
They are an operational backbone that connects engineering, IT and management
Products
Christian News Radio Network Provides Free Alternative
Three 3-minute daily newscasts are noncom compliant
Business and Law
FCC Plans an FM Auction in February
It will offer 132 CPs to bidders; we have the list
Tech Tips
NOC-Type Systems Have Changed the Game
When it comes to control, customization is limited only by budget and imagination
From the Editor
A Strong Reminder to Embrace the Visual
Key findings from Quu’s latest dashboard study
Business and Law
Zimmer: Let Us Invest in More Radio Stations
Family-owned company supports the NAB's push to lift local caps
Tech and Gear
“Intelligent … Autonomous … Holistic”
Our experts comment on the remarkable power of today’s control and monitoring systems
Business and Law
Radio FCC Fees to Go Up 5% Under Proposal
The commission has published its planned regulatory fee schedule for FY26
NAB Show
Video Radio Gets More Sophisticated
Fritz Golman discusses streaming-first, automated live radio talk show video systems
NAB Show
Exhibitor Viewpoint: OBSBOT at NAB Show 2026
“Audiences now expect high-quality, polished video to accompany excellent audio”
NAB Show
Connectivity in the SBE Ennes Spotlight
Dan Merwin on navigating today’s telecom product and provider landscape
NAB Show
Exhibitor Viewpoint: Shure at the NAB Show
Shure aims to reduce complexity while accelerating workflows
Global
Exhibitor Viewpoint: Fraunhofer IIS at the 2026 NAB Show
“Our goal is to make next-generation audio practical, accessible and ready for today’s workflows”
NAB Show
Suess on the Myriad Uses of AI in Media
He discusses strategic approaches to artificial intelligence
Tech Tips
Codecs Serve Increasingly Diverse Needs
Talent lean more into apps and social as companies explore centralization
Programming and Sales
“Control What We Can, and Propel Forward”
A conversation with Mike Hulvey and Dave Casper
NAB Show
Don’t Try This at Home
NAB Show engineering session will discuss war stories from the front lines of broadcasting
Tech Tips
Monitoring and Control Go Far Beyond the Transmitter
Ed Bukont offers tips for getting the most out of these systems
Show News
NPR Distribution Highlights New Adaptable Receiver
Its team will discuss ContentDepot Edge at the PREC
NAB Show
How Boosters Can Help AM Stations
Layer says NAB continues to investigate technologies to help stations stand out
NAB Show
Is Your Signal Secure?
Distributed infrastructures bring operational risks that you may not have considered
Products
Prism Quattro Is a New Distribution Option
“There is no single point of failure anywhere in the architecture”
Global
GBS Welcomes Findings of India Government Study
Research at an AIR FM stations “validated” its performance
NAB Show
Sage, Orban to Demo Virtualized EAS at NAB
Such technology is not yet allowed, but “it’s well on its way”
NAB Show
Exhibitor Viewpoint: Broadcast Bionics at the NAB Show
Hyperscale computing methods will change how facilities are built and operated
Facilities
Not Just an Upgrade, “a Transformation”
KUT modernizes with advanced AoIP consoles and infrastructure
NAB Show
Radio Managers Navigate the Rivers of Digital
The upcoming NAB Show aims to provide paths to monetization
NAB Show
Exhibitor Viewpoint: DPA Microphones at NAB Show
Company will highlight new N-Series Digital Wireless system
Tech Tips
Codecs Go Far Beyond Point-To-Point
Tony Gervasi says applications continue to get more sophisticated
Business and Law
FCC Upholds New LPFM CP in Miami
La Familia De Fe Corp fends off allegations from another applicant
NAB Show
Exhibitor Viewpoint: AudioShake at the NAB Show
Company makes sound “usable and controllable”