Randy J. Stine
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
Nevada is ready for the FCC’s EAS Deadline
States were asked for better emergency management plans
Manufacturers
Supply Chain Constraints Rock Equipment Suppliers
Parts shortages delay broadcasting projects as prices balloon
Headlines
ZoneCasting Generates More Contention
Its technology developer says NAB is ignoring fundamental point of this proceeding
Business and Law
REC Networks: “FCC Missing Key Point in ZoneCasting Rulemaking”
Says commission not addressing impact of LCRA in proceeding
News and Business
HD Radio Developer Takes Close Look at ZoneCasting
Xperi offers up criticism of geo-targeting technology
Business and Law
NPR Hopes Franken FM Resolution Includes New NCE Stations
FCC’s path forward could present spectrum opportunities in 82-88 MHz
News and Business
NAB Scoffs at GBS Geo-Targeting Tests
Says GBS tests were "rigged" and “effectively attempted to catfish” the FCC
News Makers
TuneIn’s Stern on Why He’s Bullish on Radio
“We are in the radio content distribution business”
Programming and Sales
TechSurvey 2022: The Car is Getting Crowded
Bluetooth now most important feature for new car buyers
Programming and Sales
TechSurvey 2022: Mobile Apps Still Gaining in Popularity
But new survey shows Smart Speaker growth has stalled
Programming and Sales
TechSurvey 2022: Influence of Digital Audio Grows
Gen Z is beginning to challenge traditional listening and digital
Programming and Sales
TechSurvey 2022: Pandemic Drives Down Radio Listening
But listener loyalty seems to be building
Programming and Sales
TechSurvey 2022: Radio Personalities Drive Radio Listenership More Than Music
Younger generations are finding new music elsewhere
Programming and Sales
Annual TechSurvey Findings Released
On-air personalities and in-car listeners hold down the fort as "core radio listeners move...
Business and Law
FCC Trying to Visualize New and Improved EAS
NAB sees no need for a “complex redesign” of EAS
News and Business
iHeartMedia Revenues Continue Climb
Digital audio group contributed 25% of revenue in Q1
News and Business
Cumulus Rejects Buyout Offer at Q1 Revenue Meeting
The company recorded $232 million in first three months of 2022
Headlines
FCC Set to Allow Directional FM Antenna Computer Modeling
Utilizing the technology will save broadcasters money
Business and Law
NAB Sees Benefits of Directional FM Modeling
But antenna manufacturer ERI expresses “serious concerns”
Business and Law
Extending Daylight Saving Time Could Hurt AM Radio
Measure would sideline some broadcasters for part of morning drive time
News and Business
NRSC Adopts New EAS Guideline at NAB Show
Best practices for FM broadcasters to be released soon
Business and Law
FCC Addresses Wireless Emergency Alerts
Push is on to increase reliability, speed and accuracy of alerts
Business and Law
FCC Pushes to Reimagine Emergency Alerting
Notice of Inquiry aims to improve accessibility and utility of EAS
News Makers
NAB Honors Ashruf El-Dinary
His work on HD Radio has helped it become an accepted part of the...
Business and Law
ERI Concerned About Directional FM Modeling
Antenna manufacturer says modeling could be “harmful” to audio service
Business and Law
NAB Says Broadcasters Could See Big Hike in FCC Regulatory Fees
New appropriations bill gives FCC green light to boost collections
News and Business
Broadcasters on High Alert for Cyber Attacks
Michigan broadcasters are reminded to be vigilant
NAB
NAB Voices Concerns About Proposed EAS Changes
Group seeks clarification that required polling of CAP is intended only for video services
News Makers
Android Automotive Project Completes First Phase
Initiative under auspices of NAB PILOT seeks to influence the key new OS
Headlines
Westwood One Notifies Affiliates of Move to New Satellite Receiver
Change will affect affiliates with XDS, i6420 receivers
News Makers
Dashboard Is Radio’s Focus in Consumer Electronics
Fred Jacobs comments on the themes of CES 2022
Business and Law
FM Stations Will be Fully Reimbursed for Expenses Tied to TV Repack
FCC ups payout to 100% from special relocation fund
Headlines
iHeartMedia, GBS Spar Again Over Geo-Targeting
Tech developer says the media company keeps “rehashing criticisms”
Business and Law
Radio Ratings Overtake TV Among Some Demos
Cumulus's Bouvard looks at media use habits and what it means for radio
Business and Law
iHeartMedia Dishes on Latest Financial News
Multiplatform group says momentum built in Q4
News Makers
Visual Component Growing in Importance
Koenig says visual elements will play a bigger role in audio and radio products
Headlines
Radio Mystery for Some Seattle Mazda Owners
Older Mazda infotainment systems freezing on 94.9 MHz
Headlines
FCC Raises Broader Questions About EAS
In proposing to improve visual alerts, it also asks about larger potential changes
Business and Law
FCC Set to Finalize Changes to Radio Technical Rules
Updates coming to commission’s technical provisions in February
Business and Law
FCC Adopts Revised Political Broadcast Rules
New rules deal exclusively with over-the-air political advertising