News and Business
Business and Law
FCC Confirms Cumulus Sponsor ID Penalty
Broadcast group had sought to reduce $233,000 fine
Programming and Sales
Reports Offer Insights on the Podcast Listener
Podcasting is one area that continues to see significant growth, so say Westwood One...
Business and Law
EMF Installs Custom Antenna in San Juan
WJKL(FM) gets a Dielectric DCR-M with special design aspects
Headlines
These Companies Ran the Most Radio Spots in 2020
Media Monitors ranks who ran the most commercials in U.S. radio
Programming and Sales
NAB Crystal Radio Entries Are Open
The awards honor community service efforts by radio stations in 2020.
Digital Radio
WMGG Has Turned on All-Digital AM
Tampa-area station is the first since the FCC changed its rules
Business and Law
LAist Studios Gets $500K CPB Grant
SCPR division targets young and underserved audiences in SoCal
Headlines
Best Practices for Reporters Covering Unrest
Online resources provide guidance for safety and good journalism
Headlines
2021 Celebration of Service Nominations Open
NAB Leadership Foundation sets deadline for March 5
Programming and Sales
How WTOP Covered the Assault on Congress
Radio journalists use smartphones and WhatsApp to get the story to listeners
Business and Law
Hybrid Radio and the Royalties Question
Advocates seek to minimize the exposure of stations to higher costs
Business and Law
FCC Database Transition Nears Completion
Broadcasters and other power users adapt to online LMS e-filing system
Business and Law
NAB to Supreme Court: Deregulation Is Statutory Prime Directive in Ownership Rule Review
Files brief in advance of oral argument on FCC broadcast ownership decision
Business and Law
Newest Commissioner Urges Cooperation, Peaceful Transfer
Nathan Simington, originally from Canada, spotlights "the gift of U.S. citizenship"
Headlines
FCC Issues an EAS Enforcement Advisory
It reminds broadcasters and other participants of their responsibilities
Headlines
FCC to Host Summit on Finding Jobs in the Tech Sector
The Road Map to Tech Jobs event is set for January 15
Business and Law
NAB, Critics Duel Over Radio Duplication Rule
Association says FCC did right thing by including FMs in rule repeal
People News
MacCourtney Is Elected Chair of IRTS
Foundation works to build future media leaders and increase diversity
Headlines
“Create Synthetic VOs Just by Typing”
What role might services like Descript play in radio?
Business and Law
Lack of Funding Hampers PIRATE Enforcement
Bureau chief also cites pandemic in first report to Congress
People News
Andy Luberda Dies, Was Skyview Ops Manager
The company has set up a GoFundMe page to help his family
Business and Law
Beasley Highlights Its Upcoming 60th
Company plans to note its history throughout 2021
Headlines
Tech Predictions for Radio and Digital
NAB PILOT rounds up opinions including several about radio
People News
Greg Borgen Dies, Age 64
Family recalls a "second-generation radio broadcaster" and "true family man"
People News
Cumulus Promotes Laing in Cincy
He takes the reins of the five-station cluster from Dave Crowl
Headlines
Letters: AM Digital, FM Translators, Lightning Dissipation
Readers write in to tell us what they think
Digital Editions
Inside the Dec. 23 2020 Issue of Radio World
Includes our profile of Jason Ornellas, recipient of RW's Excellence in Engineering Award
Guest Commentaries
Radio’s Global Response to COVID-19
Facebook group swapped hundreds of ideas from around the world
Business and Law
FCC Teams Will Summarize Work on Jan. 13
Chairman Pai calls his tenure "productive, collaborative, transparent"
Business and Law
iHeart Names Fasbender to Top Legal Spot
She succeeds Paul McNicol, who remains in a transition role
From the Editor
Jason Ornellas Makes His Mark
Our Excellence in Engineering recipient “will go through walls to get things done”
Headlines
People Want “Just the Facts” in Vaccine Coverage
NAB, RJI study provides insight for media for use in covering vaccinations
