Business and Law
Tribal and HBCU Stations Receive Public Media Funds for Coronavirus Outreach
More than $300,000 awarded to coordinate COVID-19 PSAs
Susan Ashworth
Business and Law
Deciphering When a Commercial Station Can Pay Noncommercial Fees
In some cases, an exemption is based on the nonprofit status of the licensee...
People News
After 41 Years in Radio, McHugh Ready for Retirement
Jim McHugh committed his career to one cluster of stations and one community
Business and Law
Bill Aims to Boost Minority Involvement in Telecom Space
Legislation could play a major role in developing a pipeline of future workers from...
Business and Law
To Pay or Not to Pay
That was the question but a recent FCC decision clarifies what registration fees nonprofits...
Business and Law
FCC Rejects Call to Let Two Licenses Expire Over Nonprofit Kerfuffle
A North Carolina licensee said a Georgia broadcaster failed to pay fees and was...
Business and Law
FCC Extends Freeze to Protect Four Stations
The Media Bureau instated a freeze on accepting any applications that could interfere with...
Business and Law
WHPC Honored as Best College Radio Station
Nassau Community College-based radio station also feted with six other awards
Business and Law
Four Stations Receive Forfeitures for Same Alleged Violation: Late Filings
The FCC handed out citations to three houses of worship and one school district
Business and Law
FCC Nixes Idea to Rebrand NCE Translator as Commercial
Local broadcaster argued the FM translator licensee should not receive noncom exemptions
Programming and Sales
Growing Percentage of Audio Listening Now Happens on Mobile
AM/FM radio still commands consumed audio but the gap between traditional radio and mobile...
Programming and Sales
New Members Inducted into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame
Awards recognize contributions to African-American radio
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Public Media Campaign Raises $98.3 Million to Modernize Minnesota Radio
“Inspired by You” exceeds $75 million fundraising goal in effort to build more equitable...
Business and Law
New Report Reveals Podcast Trends Among Diverse Audiences
The latest Nielsen report examines how podcast ad listeners are reacting to the ads...
Global
ITU Podcast Offers Insights on Radio’s Influence
In honor of World Radio Day, a new podcast looks at the way that...
Programming and Sales
Public Media Companies Rally Together on Podcast Training
Selected groups will receive $10,000 in funding to assist with production and operational expenses
Business and Law
New NAB Committee Will Address Diversity and Inclusion
The advisory group will provide insights and recommendations on ways to advance equity in...
Business and Law
Georgia LPFM Agrees to Consent Decree and to Pay $10,000 Penalty
The decision resolves an ongoing investigation into the alleged violation of the FCC’s underwriting...
Programming and Sales
Reports Offer Insights on the Podcast Listener
Podcasting is one area that continues to see significant growth, so say Westwood One...
Headlines
FCC to Host Summit on Finding Jobs in the Tech Sector
The Road Map to Tech Jobs event is set for January 15
Programming and Sales
Determining How Many Ads a Station Needs to Run to Get Results
A new study offers guidance as to how much and how often an audience...
Business and Law
CMT Radio Virtual Holiday Party to Benefit Children’s Hospitals
Affiliates and open markets are invited to download the program on Dec. 14
Business and Law
Florida Licensee Sees Construction Permit Revoked After Procedural Missteps
Florida Community Radio was looking to build a NCE station in Horseshoe Beach, Fla.
Business and Law
Broadcaster to Pay $125,000 as Part of Civil Penalty and Consent Decree
Magic Broadcasting was being investigated over tower lighting issues and radio contest rules
Business and Law
NFCB Introduces New Board Members for 2021
“We were delighted to see a broad slate of talented candidates step up,” says...
Business and Law
AM Stations Face Forfeiture for Late License Renewals
The two AM stations serve Cullman in north central Alabama
Business and Law
FM Translator Renewal Met With Interference, Misrepresentation Claims
Issues for Louisiana translator include enquiries into antenna type and questions about character
People News
Rules on Filing of Petitions Trip Up California FM Translator
FCC says a California licensee looking to construct FM translator has issues
Digital Radio
New Technical Group Aims to Assist in Rollout of DAB+
The group will target stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region
Business and Law
Failure to File a Renewal Application Trips Up Two Licensees in Louisiana
A radio station inside Angola prison was one of two FM stations that allegedly...
Programming and Sales
Glimpsing History Through New Digitized Radio Programs
The American Archive of Public Broadcasting has released a collection of historic radio programs...
Business and Law
New BTS Career Center Launched by IEEE Broadcast Technology Society
Center caters to broadcast industry professionals
Business and Law
Westwood One’s TM Studios Finds Familiar New Owners
Famed jingle and production house purchased by company vets
Business and Law
Tracking Radio’s Road to Recovery
New Nielsen report tracks the past eight months of data in the top 50...
Business and Law
New Association Tackles the Needs of Independent Radio Stations
Independent Broadcasters Association brings resources, revenue opportunities to independent broadcasters
Headlines
BBC Quantifies How Much Energy Needed to Deliver and Listen to Radio
In the U.K., FM radio had the biggest footprint but also had the highest...
Business and Law
Entercom and FanDuel Ink Partnership
New audio offering will combine sports radio with a sportsbook betting platform
Business and Law
iHeartMedia to Acquire Podcast Company Voxnest
According to iHeart CEO, the acquisition will accelerate the growth of its podcasting platform
Headlines
Watch Out! The “Phantom Power” Is Coming This Halloween Season
Audio performance recalling radio history will air during 2020 AES Fall Show
Business and Law
Share of Listening to Podcasting Hits All-Time High
New data from Edison Research Share of Ear report reveals jump in U.S. listening...
Business and Law
Media Bureau Changes Course, Revokes CP Grant for Oregon FM Translator
New evidence revealed that the translator would cause interference to the signal of a...