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Congressional Budget Office Analyzes “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act”
CBO says the mandate would cost automakers "several millions of dollars each year the...
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
State Broadcasters Paint Picture of Successful EAS Test
The Wireless Emergency Alert also went off successfully
Business and Law
Airline Pilots Worry About HD Radio Power Proposal
Pilots union says move could cause interference with aviation band
Business and Law
The National EAS Test Is (Still) Set for Wednesday
With the government budget issue temporarily resolved, FEMA gives the go-ahead
Business and Law
LPFM in Queens Hit With FCC Penalty
The licensee operated an unauthorized FM booster station
Business and Law
FCC Outlines How It Would Handle Government Shutdown
Commission says it is ready to maintain critical operations; no word yet about EAS...
Business and Law
FCC Proposal to Boost HD Power Receives Strong Support
Comments to the commission show major broadcast groups fully back idea
Business and Law
Iowa Broadcaster Penalized for OPIF and Power Infractions
Gendreau Broadcast will pay $9,000 and appoint a compliance officer
Business and Law
The FCC’s $410.7 Million Budget Request Is Reviewed on Capitol Hill
Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel highlights the commission's recent work
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Tennessee Broadcaster Won’t Lose His License Despite Past Felony Conviction
Armstrong owns WJBE, the only Black-owned radio station in Knoxville
Business and Law
FCC Proposes Tribal Priority for New FM in Wisconsin
Commission requests comments on amending FM Table of Allotments
Business and Law
Licensee Faces $20K Fine for Misuse of FM Translator
FCC says non-profit also made false certifications
Programming and Sales
Alpha Lets AI Ashley Do (Some) Talking in Portland
We checked in to see how its experiment with RadioGPT is going
News and Business
An LPFM Window This Fall Presents Opportunities
The low-power service has seen a slow erosion in numbers of late
Business and Law
Media Bureau Balks at CFEF’s City of License Changes
Central Florida Educational Foundation has 30 days to reply
News and Business
Slower Ad Markets Bog Down iHeartMedia’s Q2 Results
CEO Pittman: “We are seeing improvements”
Business and Law
FCC Declines Request to Extend Comment Period on Shortwave Modernization Petition
Skywave Networks among those who asked for more time to respond
News and Business
Michigan Broadcasters Can Sign Up for Drone Tower Inspections
Aerial services provider Hyvion offers alternative to in-person tower crews
Business and Law
Cumulus Saw Q2 Revenue Dip by 11%
But company highlights recent progress in debt reduction
Business and Law
HD Radio Power Proposals on the FCC Docket
NAB and Xperi say proposal would improve digital FM signal quality and coverage
Business and Law
Audacy Set to Begin Talks With Creditors
WSJ report says radio broadcaster hopes to renegotiate loan terms
Business and Law
SiriusXM Provides Bandwidth to FEMA for Alerting
Satellite network adds redundancy and less susceptibility to local power and weather outages
Headlines
“Market Makers” Want to Expand Their Use of Shortwave
The FCC seeks comments on a proposal to use HF spectrum for financial data
Business and Law
The FCC Process to OK EAS Plans Is a Lengthy One
Monitoring assignment rules have slowed authorizations
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