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Randy J. Stine has spent the past 40 years working in audio production and broadcast radio news. He joined Radio World in 1997 and covers new technology and regulatory issues. He has a B.A. in journalism from Michigan State University.
Business and Law
Public Radio Stations Fear NPR Ties Could Invite Federal Backlash
But the DOJ says that concerns of retribution by federal entities are “unfounded”
Business and Law
GBS: FM Booster Technology Now in 11 Markets
One year after its approval, company says ZoneCasting deployments are “modernizing FM radio”
Business and Law
The FCC Gives the Boot to More Dormant Dockets
The commission says it’s the largest number of inactive proceedings ever terminated
Business and Law
More Public Alerting Stakeholders Have Their Say on EAS
There's no shortage of ideas on ways to improve emergency alerting
Headlines
NAB Says EAS Improvements Should Preserve Current System
The association told the FCC that broadcast is still the “gold standard for resiliency...
Business and Law
Consolidation Could Spike if FCC Eases Caps
What to watch for if the commission relaxes ownership rules
Business and Law
Battle Over the Upper C-Band Takes Shape This Week
NAB ask FCC to consider the impact on broadcast when repurposing spectrum
Business and Law
FCC Reveals New Deadlines With Databases Returning
The commission adopted a staggered approach for some required filings, including political programs
Headlines
FCC Resumes Operations, Faces Backlogs
Commission staff are playing catch-up following the government shutdown
News and Business
iHeartMedia Hopes to Convert Its Broadcast Inventory Into Digital Dollars
New partnerships with TikTok and Amazon seek to expand the broadcaster’s online presence
Tech and Gear
The Future of Public Radio Distribution Is in Dispute
Tensions between CPB and NPR will likely play out in court
News and Business
Xperi Hopes to Monetize DTS AutoStage Data Soon
Parent company is also eliminating 250 jobs in a restructuring
Business and Law
CPB Says NPR Suit Is an “Over-Caffeinated Conspiracy Theory”
NPR is asking a federal judge to halt CPB’s grant to a new distribution...
Programming and Sales
Broadcasters Reconsider the Direction of Traffic
Cumulus plans to save millions through outsourcing
Programming and Sales
Cumulus Sues Nielsen in Federal Antitrust Action
Broadcaster claims “monopolization” by ratings giant
Global
Canadian Radio Broadcast Licenses Will No Longer Expire
Rule change also allows AM stations to simulcast content on a trial basis
Headlines
Public Media Stations Confront Money Crisis
Loss of federal funding from CPB brings new challenges for stations
News and Business
Reports Mount of Cuts in Staff at iHeartMedia
This country’s biggest radio station owner is again downsizing its broadcast division
Business and Law
Xperi and Global Security Systems Pitch Emergency Alerting Improvements
Both companies have something to gain from potential changes to EAS, WEA
Business and Law
FCC’s “Ground Up” Review of Public Warning Systems Generates Buzz
Here's what Sage and Digital Alert Systems are telling the commission
Business and Law
Broadcasters of All Sizes Share Ideas for the Future of EAS
One community radio advocate questions if LPFMs even need emergency alerting equipment
Business and Law
Broadcasters React to FCC Opening Ownership Review
NAB, Cumulus and Beasley laud commission’s action
Business and Law
FCC Launches Its Review of AM/FM Ownership Limits
The commission meeting was interrupted by protestors
Business and Law
NAB Outlines Key Steps to Modernizing EAS
New FCC proceeding is reexamining the nation's alert and warning systems
Business and Law
FEMA Promises Support for New MEP Code
Missing and Endangered Persons event code is now live
Business and Law
NAB Makes Its Case to Trusty and Gomez Staffers
It hopes the pending quadrennial review will ease local ownership caps
News Makers
Broadcasters Must Prepare to “Win the AI Race”
AI agents and other tools can drive revenue growth for radio
Business and Law
Gomez Sounds Alarm on Press Freedoms at Grassroots Radio Conference
Commissioner warns that the FCC is ready to "change the rules of the game...
Business and Law
The C-band Is Back in the Crosshairs
FCC could move quickly to repurpose upper half of that spectrum
News Makers
Koehn Is a Voice for Small-Market Radio
Michigan broadcaster Julie Koehn marks 40 years of service and success
Headlines
Former FCC Chairs’ Symposium Highlights Commission’s Political Discord
Commissioner Gomez says commission’s “weaponization” under Chairman Carr must end
Programming and Sales
Nielsen 3-Minute Change Boosted Spring Results
23% of PPM listening occasions were three or four minutes
Business and Law
NAB Asks FCC to Reconsider Foreign Adversary Ownership and Control Proposal
It also said the commission should keep existing foreign sponsored programming rules
More Show News
Regional Trade Show Season Kicks Off
Here’s a sampler of events that may be close to home
News and Business
Senate Passes Cuts in Public Broadcast Funding
South Dakota senator carves out deal to help some tribal stations
Business and Law
Senate Report: Removing AM From Vehicles Presents “Public Safety Concern”
Cost analysis shows mandate would have “minimal impact” on automakers
News and Business
Estate Says Paramount Took Paul Harvey’s Story Without Telling the Rest
Lawsuit alleges a “Rest of the Story” broadcast was used in "Landman" without consent
Headlines
EAS in Software — a Better Way Forward?
For NAB the question is urgent, but one manufacturer says the FCC shouldn’t rush
Show News
Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic Hones In on Tech Topics
Conference kicks off mid-September in Wisconsin
Business and Law
Sage Supports “Software EAS” — If Not the Name
The company said a software-based solution will not be the right choice for every...