Business and Law
Mississippi Station Recovers From Tower Misfortune
After storm topples radio tower, Boswell Media rebuilds and gives back to community
Susan Ashworth
Business and Law
Arizona High School Station Named Best in the Nation
Recognition of KPGN(FM) comes from annual John Drury High School Radio Awards
Business and Law
Window Open for Filing Biennial Ownership Report
Most AM and FM stations must file reports by Dec. 1
Headlines
Engineers to Be Honored at GABCON
The three engineers will be recognized for their commitment to broadcasting at the annual...
Business and Law
Sustainability Act Would Offer Tax Credit for Local Journalist Hires
The NAB is encouraging its broadcast members to press Congress to support the legislation
Business and Law
Study Dives Into Consumers’ Perception of Media
Report finds that radio still ranks high when it comes to reliability and credibility
Business and Law
FCC’s Starks: Climate, Energy and Safety Are Key Priorities
Geoffrey Starks spoke at the annual legislative meeting hosted by Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Business and Law
Two East Coast Operators Penalized for Late Filing
Reduced forfeitures for stations considered secondary-service stations
Programming and Sales
Podcast Listeners By the Numbers
Three studies show podcast listeners are part of an audience advertisers may want to...
Business and Law
Expired Licenses Lead to $7,000 Forfeiture for FM Translator
A Tennessee permittee allegedly operated the translators for five months without proper authorization
Business and Law
Missed License Renewal Earns FM Translator a $3,500 Forfeiture
Natkim Radio allegedly failed to file a renewal and cover permit on time for...
Business and Law
Florida Low-Power FM Station Has Liability Canceled by Media Bureau
LPFM was still admonished for willfully violating the FCC’s license renewal application rules
Business and Law
Grants to Help Public Stations Address COVID Misinformation
CPB will award $275,000 in grants to 14 stations in communities with high infection...
Business and Law
For Willfully Operating Without a License, Permittee Handed $3,500 Forfeiture
Potter Radio failed to file a covering license on time for its new FM...
Business and Law
Licensees Finally Get Clear Answer on FM Translator Construction Permit
NJ licensee sees cross-service translator permit granted, despite objections from FM station regarding interference
Business and Law
Broadcast Associations Call on Congress to Reinstate Tax Credit
Congress considering two new pieces of legislation designed to boost diversity in broadcast station...
Business and Law
MMTC Outlines “Racial Justice” Initiatives for FCC
“No federal body has a greater need to create and preserve racial justice than...
Business and Law
iHeartMedia Partnership to Bring Curated Podcasts to French Audience
The first translated podcasts will be available on the iHeartRadio app and on NRJ...
Business and Law
FCC Finalizes Changes to Part 95 Rules
The move will allow frequency modulation to be used as an optional modulation scheme...
Digital Radio
UK Looking for Opinions on Relicensing of DAB Radio Licenses
Office of Communications wants to refine the licensing process of two national radio licenses
Business and Law
WTOP GM: Racism Has No Place Here
A white general manager and Black correspondent — friends and colleagues both — denounce...
Business and Law
$983,000 Grant to Help Public Media Stations
WFYI in Indianapolis will lead the America Amplified 2.0 public media program
Programming and Sales
Brands that Cracked the Advertising Code in 2021
Veritonic identified those who “got audio right” in the first half of the year
Business and Law
FCC to Consider Changes to Part 95 Rules
Changes would impact various short-range, low-power radio services — including CB radio service, GMRS...
Global
Smart Speaker Usage on the Rise Down Under
Smart Audio Report Australia reports that smart speakers are increasing the time people spend...
Business and Law
FCC Nixes $1,500 Liability Against FM Translator
While the FCC was to blame for the initial mix up, the Media Bureau...
Programming and Sales
Uncovering What Makes an Effective Sonic Brand
A new study analyzes how memorable an audio logo is and what emotional resonance...
Business and Law
LPFM Facing $3,500 Forfeiture
FCC says station not only filed a license renewal late but also operated without...
Business and Law
Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media to Take Reins of Purdue Station
College radio station WBAA soon to be operated by Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media
Business and Law
Radio Can Expect to See Rebound by Year’s End, Survey Says
New report finds radio industry has reason to be optimistic
Business and Law
LPFM Sees Call Sign Deleted After Unauthorized Broadcasting Claim
In addition to procedural missteps, Chinese Voice of Golden City allegedly showed lack of...
Business and Law
FCC Says FM Station Willfully Violated Rules
Station given notice of forfeiture of $3,000 for failing to file an application on...
Business and Law
Media Companies Beginning to Feel Pinch from Component Shortage
Recent IABM survey finds that 40% of surveyed companies report significant shortages
Business and Law
NAB Questions Fee Hike Proposed by FCC for FY2021
The commission is increasing fees to “unfair, unsustainable levels,” the NAB said
People News
Radio Industry Honors Life and Work of Doug Wilkens
Engineer and designer started life as a missionary kid with “great values that served...
Business and Law
Vermont Station Celebrates Transition to Public Ownership
In rare ownership move, Goddard College gifts its station to the community
Programming and Sales
Report Offers Guidance on Music Modernization Act
A new Library of Congress report offers guidance and resources for those looking to...
Business and Law
IPAWS Transitions to the Cloud
IPAWS engineering chief shares successes and lessons learned as the emergency alert system migrates...
Business and Law
Licensee Claims FCC Overstepped Its Bounds By Issuing $1,500 Forfeiture
The Media Bureau disagreed, citing case law and precedent when it comes to renewing...
Business and Law
Starks Cites Local News as a Pillar
Says it influences regulation and will play important public interest role for years to...
Business and Law
Sen. Cantwell Touts the Importance of Local Broadcast News
She plans to propose a broadcast tax credit and grant program totaling $2.3 billion...