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Will Forcing Radio Out of the Car Dash Save Consumers Money?
Makers of the new $20,000 electric Slate Truck seem to think so
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Has YOUR Station Gone Digital?
Now is a great time to evaluate whether initiating digital broadcasts makes sense
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The Rocks That Heard the Voice of America
Karl Zuk revisits a memorable moment when nature and radio signals aligned
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WMSA Puts the Spotlight on Sound
The charge to protect spectrum for the future of live events
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Public Media Is a Conduit For Public Good
"Accurate information is not a luxury, but a necessity — a cornerstone of equity...
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Komboni Radio’s Solar Initiative Is Worth Singing About
With the energy supply under strain in Zambia, one station looks to fill the...
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April Fools’ Day Pranks Return to Radio With Release of “New” BSI Products
“We’re fully aware that some people might actually believe these products exist,” writes Sprite...
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DRM Is Ideal for True Simulcast Broadcasting
Ruxandra Obreja shares "the most cost-effective and efficient way to introduce digital services in...
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A Conversation With Nation FM’s Mariam Bishar
She is using her voice to make sure women and young people in Africa...
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How Community Radio Amplifies Awareness About Climate Change
"It serves as a bridge between scientific knowledge and grassroots realities"
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Prepare Your AoIP for Wind, Rain and Fire
Natural disasters should prompt us to think about technical continuity
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We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Power Plant
Radio managers need to take the coming threat more seriously
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How Radio Is Engaging Young People Across Africa
70% of the continent's population is under the age of 30. Radio offers an...
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The 3 Reasons Employees Leave Their Managers
Bosses need to communicate and take responsibility when things go wrong, says Gary Begin
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When Stations Do Their Part, the EAS System Works
Until a better alternative is in place, we need to support the one we’ve...
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Check Out This Hotel’s Wall of Clock Radios
A Hampton Inn in Massachusetts has a love of timekeeping
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The Plan to Undo the Audacy Sale
Del Colliano says to watch for an attempt to reverse the approval
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Disrupting the Airwaves: What’s Ahead With Carr’s FCC
He could usher in an era of deregulation, modernization and rethinking of longstanding policies
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10 Tips to a More Effective Radio Aircheck and Critique Session
We offer strategies to get the most out of review sessions with your on-air...
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Station Closures Leave a Void
Colorado station held an open house before turning off the signals
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FCC Hears About “EAS at the Edge”
Three technology companies discussed their concept with commission staff
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To Dash or Not to Dash: How Is Your Station’s Metadata?
"Digital radio has all the tools to create the experience car listeners need"
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“Wannabes” Should Consider Part 15
The FCC allows legal, license-free broadcasting over a small signal footprint
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Radio Is a Powerful Tool for Civic Education in Africa
It's essential for informing and educating people on governance
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WKHS Makes International Contact With Amateur Radio
“It was really cool seeing the students’ faces light up when they each made their...
Columns and Views
Decades Later, I Still Dream of Radio
Marc Yablonka shares his lifelong journey with the broadcast medium
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Archiving Our Legacy: Community Radio and the Future of Public Broadcasting
"Preserving today’s community radio content is vital for shaping tomorrow’s media landscape"
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New Study Underscores Audio’s Importance in Engaging Consumers
"As technology and consumer behavior rapidly evolve, it's crucial for advertisers and marketers to...
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Nielsen’s Proposed 3-Minute Quarter Hour
The company wants to slice two minutes off the minimum rule
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Don’t Throw Away Your Old Hardware Just Yet
A grasp of digital audio starts with understanding analog principles
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How Radio Is Tackling Period Poverty, Social Justice Issues Across Africa
Abena Soreno isn't afraid of to speak up and create change in Ghana
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New California Big Tech Deal Hurts Local Journalism
"This sets a dangerous precedent that could cripple trusted news outlets," writes Alex Siciliano...
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The Grassroots Radio Conference Hits New Orleans This September
It will feature community radio standouts, station diversity tools and election coverage how-tos
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Three Key Trends for the Future of Radio
They do not work in isolation but increasingly are intertwined
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Don’t Undercut the Impact of Radio Personalities
Brian Wright says listener relationships with show hosts take precedence
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The Newsroom May Be Dark, but the Light of WCBS Lives On
"I have to say that the world is stronger for WCBS having existed," writes...
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Radio’s Evolution Progresses, But We Need to Keep Up
Voice control is a good example of why we need to think beyond audio
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Make Your Tower Site More Secure
Cloud-based technology brings new monitoring and control capabilities
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The Satellite Radio Time Bomb
Terrestrial radio without commercials for a fee was wrong from day one