Business and Law
FCC Cancels Out Three Las Vegas Area Translators
Legacy Preservation Foundation failed to prove that its translators were up and operating
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
Salem Fears Doom for Religious Radio if FCC Kills Subcaps
It worries that the entire AM band is at risk
Business and Law
Technical Glitch Caused EAS Units to Reject IPAWS Required Weekly Test
The testing has been rejected by most EAS units and declared “invalid” since late...
Business and Law
NAB Points to Holes in FCC’s EAS Cybersecurity Proposal
Trade association proposes more outreach and education versus new mandates
Tech and Gear
Conversant AI Redefines Audio Exploration
Such innovations are spreading quickly in the automotive space
Business and Law
Radio Owner Says Digital FM Power Increase Would Hurt Small Broadcasters
Crowded FM band could result in interference to analog stations
Headlines
No Radio Consensus on Changes to Local Ownership Rules
iHeartMedia asks FCC to retain FM ownership subcap
Headlines
NAB Calls FCC Review of Ownership Rules “Waste of Time”
New quadrennial is underway even though 2018’s is still pending
Headlines
Appeals Court Shoots Down Bid for New SoCal AM
Former holder of CP appealed FCC’s decision to cancel it
People News
“Tuto” Giménez Was a Broadcast Leader in Puerto Rico
The late AM radio advocate saw value in community service
News and Business
iHeartMedia Reports Net Loss $263M for 2022
Company reports huge reduction in physical plant and a 20% reduction in workforce since...
News and Business
Responding to Markey, Auto Industry Non-Committal to Keeping AM in New Cars
Automakers' response to Markey’s letter points to using new technologies for public warning
News and Business
Xperi Releases First Financial Report Since Company Split
The HD Radio developer said the connected car accounted for 17% of total revenue...
Headlines
MMTC: Multilingual EAS Is Still a Viable Option
The FCC is talking about WEA, but MMTC says don’t forget its own 20-year-old...
News Makers
Tech Themes for Radio and Audio Delivery
Fred Jacobs says the car is the new “entertainment venue on wheels”
Business and Law
FCC Sifts Through Comments on Request to Boost FM Digital Power
The two petitions calling for a power increase do not include a mandate ...
News and Business
Supply Issues Nag Equipment Manufacturers
Companies say inflation is creating volatile pricing for components
Business and Law
EAS Rules Modifications Put Broadcasters on the Clock to Comply
Increased use of Internet-based alerts, in CAP format, will produce higher-quality audio messages
Business and Law
FCC Renews License of Missouri NCE Station
KOKS(FM) previously had caused interference to neighbors
Business and Law
Broadcasters Criticize FCC’s Foreign Sponsorship Proposal
One radio group says new proposal would create “a massive regulatory regime”
Business and Law
Ohio LPFM Faces Uncertain Future
Station could be pushed off its frequency by incoming full-service applicant
Business and Law
Broadcasters Voice Support for FM Digital Power Increase
Petition calls for first power boost in more than a decade
News Makers
Lessons Learned From Hurricane Ian
“At some point you just have to sit back and watch, and hope your...
Business and Law
NAB Finds Fault with FCC’s New Foreign-Sponsorship Proposal
Group says proposed rules places “unconstitutional burden” on broadcasters
Business and Law
FCC Approves Michigan State EAS Plan
Six months since the July 2022 deadline, the commission continues its review process
Headlines
NAB Thinks EAS Cybersecurity Proposal Oversteps
“Well-intentioned, albeit unjustified, solutions in search of a problem”
News Makers
Shultis Helps Put Radio’s Best Face Forward
New York Public Radio’s CTO receives RW’s Excellence in Engineering Award
Business and Law
Texas-based Group Gets New Noncom FM
Challenge to its construction permit had questioned validity of “inconsistent applications”
Business and Law
FCC Shoots Down Texas FM’s Proposed Move
Commission says "relocation would not serve the interest of the community”
News Makers
LeGeyt Raises the Volume on Radio
Association leader talks with Radio World about his first year on the job
Headlines
FCC Hikes Radio Application Fees
Radio stations to pay hundreds of dollars more for some FCC applications
Business and Law
FCC Pushes Back Comment Deadline on Foreign Sponsorship Proposal
NAB gets wish to extend comment period
News Makers
Inside iHeartMedia’s Expansion Into the Metaverse
Tokens, immersive gaming, podcasts and digital concerts are all part of iHeartLand
Business and Law
Congressional Committee Moves Radio Royalty Bill Forward
NAB seeks “serious discussion” with recording industry
Business and Law
iHeart Settles With FTC Over Misleading Radio Endorsements
Google paid radio company’s hosts to endorse Pixel 4 phones they never used
News Makers
SBE Prioritizes Focus for 2023
Society adds new international chapter as it points to the future
Business and Law
KKOL’s Interference Woes Continue
Station gets four-year license extension but with conditions
Tech and Gear
Wireless EV Charging Could Pose Threat to AM Reception
New medium-frequency interference concerns are raised by Xperi
Headlines
Audacy in Mode to Sell Real Estate
Houston and Las Vegas tower site deals could be just the beginning
Business and Law
Audacy’s Q3 Earnings Data Reflect Current Challenges
Schmaeling addresses debt concerns
Business and Law
Digital Helps iHeartMedia Maintain Growth in Q3
But recessionary fears linger for broadcast advertising