Headlines
For Radio, Audio Is the “New Now”
As options proliferate, broadcasters embrace the newfound popularity of audio
Randy J. Stine
Tech Tips
Night Vision Issue Comes to Light
The FAA in November took a step to protect pilots who use night goggles
Headlines
Vertical Bridge Remains in Acquisition Mode
Tower consolidator eyes more deals with radio broadcasters
Digital Radio
At NAB, a Focus on Hybrid and the Dash
We checked in with David Layer to ask about technology initiatives for 2021
Business and Law
Hybrid Radio and the Royalties Question
Advocates seek to minimize the exposure of stations to higher costs
Business and Law
FCC Database Transition Nears Completion
Broadcasters and other power users adapt to online LMS e-filing system
Digital Radio
Engineers Explore Next-Gen Architectures
Fall tech sessions discussed Gen4 HD Radio and potential cloud solutions
News Makers
No Soft Edges From Jerry Del Colliano
Newsletter publisher dishes scorn upon the actions of big commercial radio firms
News Makers
Belizaire Reflects on Race, Success
Veteran engineer hopes to facilitate conversations about social inequities
Business and Law
iHeartMedia Q3 Revenue Report Brings Some Encouragement
Broadcaster points to “studio of the future” and “cost savings”
Business and Law
Entercom Filing Shows Ad Revenue Trending Up
The economic crush of the pandemic eased a bit in Q3
Business and Law
CEOs Look Beyond Pandemic
Three see some bright linings despite revenue drops and business uncertainty
Business and Law
FM NCE Filing Window Coming in 2021
Opportunities in big markets will be scarce; meanwhile another LPFM window may follow
Business and Law
SES Offers Some Answers to Radio’s C-Band Questions
Satellite company notes next deadline in its own migration process
Business and Law
Special Report: AM Advocates Watch and Worry
Revitalization effort has been deemed spotty while all-digital interest is unclear
Business and Law
AM Revitalization: “A Big Success Story”
Radio World talked with Al Shuldiner, chief of the FCC’s Audio Division, about the...
Digital Radio
Updated: Indiana AM Station Suspends All-Digital Transmission
WIOE’s owner is enthusiastic but says listeners aren’t ready
Headlines
“I Saw That I Could Build Something … Anything”
Mondy embraced a technology apprenticeship in order to be an effective station owner later
Business and Law
Is Diversity in U.S. Radio Engineering Possible?
Presumably yes, but we found no coordinated industry effort to change the situation
Headlines
Blacks Are Few in U.S. Radio Engineering
Social justice movement puts spotlight on a lack of radio tech diversity
Business and Law
FCC Cuts Deal With Broadcasters Over Political Files
Agency may be taking time-out on further investigations
Business and Law
Takeaways From the NAB’s C-Band Webinar
Lump-sum payments would come after the auction that begins in early December
Business and Law
Radio’s Infrastructure Spending Is Slammed by Pandemic
Groups slash capital expenditures, ask tech staffs to do more with less
Business and Law
iHeartMedia Q2 Revenue Down by Nearly Half
Pittman: “The challenges that we have faced due to COVID-19 were unprecedented …”
Headlines
U.S. Radio Remains in Pandemic Mode
Work strategies remain disrupted; more centralization is likely longer-term
Headlines
Super Hi-Fi Queues up Streaming Music
It seeks to be the next “independent darling B2B AI company” in broadcast
Global
Hybrid Radio Picks Up Momentum
With its emphasis on connectivity and data, the ecosystem of the dashboard is changing
Headlines
GBS Gathers Support for Geo-Targeting
But big groups caution the FCC that more real-world data is needed first
News and Business
FCC Seeks to Keep the Wheels Turning
We checked in with Al Shuldiner, head of the FCC Audio Division
Global
Virtualization and Cloud Come to the Forefront
One outcome of the health crisis is to accelerate adoption of new tech approaches
Business and Law
iHeartMedia’s Q1 Results Dinged by COVID-19
Sets stage for potential painful second quarter
News and Business
Welton Is More Than Just “Tips n Tricks”
NAB Engineering Achievement honoree is all about customer service, support and training
Business and Law
How Will iHeart’s “Centers of Excellence” Strategy Play Out?
Pittman: “We don’t think the quality will go down, we want the best programming...
News and Business
Landecker Succeeded by Making Connections
Newest member of NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame is iconic top 40 radio jock...
Business and Law
FCC Poised to Improve Reception of LPFM Stations
Goal is to “increase flexibility while maintaining interference protection and the core LPFM goals”
Business and Law
CISA Letters Support Radio Stations During National Emergency
Travel permission granted to “essential critical infrastructure workforce”
Business and Law
C-Band Plan Aims to Limit Broadcast Disruption
Package includes provision for reimbursement to displaced users — if they registered
Business and Law
Hubbard Radio Backs Push for All-Digital Option on AM
The group that operates the only current all-digital station in the U.S. sees great...
Digital Radio
NPR Supports All-Digital on AM, With Caveats
Asks FCC to further address interference concerns and build in a subsequent review plan
Business and Law
Small-Market Owners Caution Against “AM Stereo Situation” With Digital
Group urges FCC to allow optional and reversible conversions to all-digital on AM
Business and Law
NAB Is All-In on All-Digital AM
Association voices strong support for allowing voluntary conversions