Business and Law
The FCC Process to OK EAS Plans Is a Lengthy One
Monitoring assignment rules have slowed authorizations
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
EAS Manufacturers Still Working on Those FCC Updates
Stations are required to install new software by Dec. 12, 2023
Business and Law
CTA Campaigns Against AM Mandate Bill
Electronics trade group runs online ads opposing it, says precedent would curb innovation
News and Business
GM Goes Embedded in Its EVs
Support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to end in some vehicles
News and Business
Social Media Reacts to KBFF’s “AI Ashley”
Twitter bashing of the synthetic voice ranges from “dislike" to “horrifying”
Business and Law
Radio Station Owner Says FCC’s AM Fees High When Compared to FM
Schober argues that AM broadcasters deserve more relief because of inherent disadvantages
Business and Law
FCC Rejects Tentative Selectee for New South Florida NCE FM
Commission says group failed to disclose all associated parties
News and Business
SiriusXM CEO on a Changing Media Landscape: “We Have to Remain Flexible”
Jennifer Witz says the satellites brand’s “biggest funnel” remains the car market
News Makers
Ampers Aims to Connect Radio and Underserved Communities
Minnesota-based organization programs for listeners not served by traditional media
Business and Law
Roger Wahl Asks FCC to Rescind Its License Revocation Order
The Pennsylvanian broadcaster hopes to remain a FM licensee
News Makers
Timm Steps Away From State EAS Duties
A conversation with the longtime broadcast chair of Wisconsin SECC
Business and Law
AM Advocates Bolstered by Moves on Capitol Hill
The proposed "AM for Every Vehicle Act" would make the service mandatory in cars
Business and Law
Audacy Gets the Boot on Wall Street
Company will appeal its delisting from the New York Stock Exchange
News and Business
Audacy Reports Loss of Nearly $36 Million in Q1
Broadcaster says it likely “has several more difficult quarters ahead”
News and Business
Michigan Lawmakers Press Ford to Keep AM
In a letter, they also emphasize the automaker's strong presence in the state
News and Business
iHeartMedia Plans to Use Artificial Intelligence “to the Fullest”
"I think AI can fundamentally change the cost structure of the company," says Pittman
News Makers
Futuri Grabs Radio’s Attention With RadioGPT
Anstandig expects the tool to be on-air “at hundreds of stations” this year
News and Business
NASBA on Loss of AM in Cars: “1,300 AM Stations Could Be Left in the Dark”
State association questionnaire finds one in three AM stations have no FM translator
Business and Law
Georgia Broadcasters Mobilize to Save AM
AM stations hope to influence transportation officials
News and Business
IPAWS Service Restored After Outage
Warning capabilities of the system were limited for a time
Business and Law
FCC Proposes Improvements to Wireless Emergency Alerts
System could someday support languages beyond English and Spanish
Business and Law
FCC Updates EAS Operating Handbook
Here's what EAS participants need to know about the changes
Business and Law
NAB Says IPAWS Staff Support Its Voluntary EAS Virtualization Proposal
Broadcast advocates met recently with FCC staff to lay out their argument
Business and Law
SoCal AM Hopeful Asks Court to Reconsider its Decision
Appeals court dismissed claim arguing FCC was in error to cancel CP
News Makers
Cooney Helps keep Beasley Looking Forward
Business resilience and continuity are priorities for NAB Engineering Achievement Award recipient
Business and Law
FCC Looks to Grant New Full-Service FM in Ohio
Ruling could spell doom for one LPFM station
Business and Law
Broadcasters Push for Use of Software-Based EAS
NAB says it will help with security and eliminate need for specific hardware
News and Business
Detroit Newspaper Looks at Loss of AM Radio in New Ford Vehicles
One analyst nonchalantly compares it to the demise of 8-track and cassette players in...
News and Business
State Broadcasters Group Asks AM Stations for Help
The National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations wants to persevere AM in cars
News and Business
What Car Companies Told Markey About Radio
Ford and Volvo are dropping AM; letters from other companies present a worrisome outlook
Business and Law
FCC Cancels Out Three Las Vegas Area Translators
Legacy Preservation Foundation failed to prove that its translators were up and operating
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