News and Business
BR Verkehr Puts Focus on Traffic
A streamlined workflow and integrated newsroom system help ensure the broadcast of timely alerts
News and Business
Global
Radio Gains in Diversity in Most of Africa
But there are still nations where promoters of radio diversity face an uphill battle
Guest Commentaries
Have Layoffs Done Collateral Damage to Radio?
Broadcasters seeking to save money may find cuts don’t help their bottom line
Programming and Sales
Top 25 Podcasts People Actually Listen to in 2020
Media Monitors list relies on listener memory rather than downloads to assess popularity
People News
Entercom’s J.D. Crowley Honored With NAB Digital Leadership Award
He will receive the award at Achievement in Broadcasting Dinner in Las Vegas
News and Business
Telenet Closes Analog Radio Transmission Service
Belgian telecom provider began shutdown Feb. 11 and will complete the operation in April
Business and Law
Big Tech, Broadcast Battle Over 6 GHz
Commission is looking to free up more spectrum for 5G
NAB Show
NAB Show and Coronavirus
Statement indicates the impact COVID-19 has had on major event planners around the world
News and Business
Barix and Digigram Asia Announce Partnership for APAC
Digigram Asia now distributes the entire Barix product line in the region
Business and Law
Report Paints Bleak Diversity Picture in U.S. Broadcast Ownership
Minorities and women claim a small fraction of ownership in U.S. broadcast stations
Programming and Sales
WAMU to Sell WRAU to Delaware Public Media
Says the change will “benefit the WRAU listening audience”
People News
Graham Murray Joins Calrec
As business development manager, he represents the company in the Middle East
Global
EBU DRS 2020 Looks at Radio’s Next Steps
EBU’s Digital Radio Summit glances forward, outlining radio’s future models
Digital Editions
Inside the February issue of Radio World International
Read about digital radio in the UK, TOPradio’s live remote broadcast, Radiodays Europe 2020,...
News and Business
AIR Updates DRM Progress, Nears Public Launch
Now that infrastructure is in place, interested parties seeking a framework to bring DRM...
Business and Law
C-Band Repack Could Be Costly for Many Radio Stations
Nonregistered users may face costs soon
Programming and Sales
KSFP Highlights Journalism, Public Affairs
San Francisco Public Press launches a time-sharing LPFM in the City by the Bay
Business and Law
Wheatstone Store Sells Parts Online
Purchase spare cards, sub-assemblies, modules and other discontinued or out-of-production components
Columns and Views
World Radio Day: Radio Is “Stronger and More Vibrant Than Ever”
The day reminds us of the crucial role of this medium
NAB Show
NAB Monitoring Coronavirus, Assessing Impact on 2020 Show
The organization is following WHO and CDC advice in its efforts
Headlines
Coronavirus: ABU Takes “Necessary Precautions” for DBS 2020 (UPDATED)
Organizers say they are putting in place special provisions for Kuala Lumpur event
Business and Law
FCC 2021 Budget Plan of $482 Million Built Around Spectrum
Agency wants to resolve digital divide, encourage innovation and process reform
Business and Law
SiriusXM Invests in SoundCloud
On the heels of successful Pandora-SoundCloud venture comes $75 million
News Makers
WTOP Receives World Radio Day Award
Station is first to be honored by new jury of radio influencers as global...
NAB Show
Landecker to Be Honored at NAB Show Las Vegas
Hall of Fame pick celebrates the “personal connection between DJs and their audiences”
Global
RadioDays Europe in Lisbon Adds Speakers, Special Events
ReelWorld Room’s Track 1 schedule set, podcasting sessions also in spotlight
Business and Law
C-Band Auction Could Begin in December
NAB said it will review the plan with eye on protecting content distribution
Headlines
FCC Stands Behind Philadelphia Translator Decision
Petitioner says the FCC failed to adopt safeguards to preserve spectrum for LPFMs
Business and Law
Techsurvey Reflects Consumer Dynamics
A look back over Jacobs Media survey data tracks the evolution of consumer media use
News and Business
World Radio Day to Celebrate Radio and Diversity
The 2020 edition will focus on radio’s responsibility as “a platform for democratic discourse"
Programming and Sales
Spotify and The Ringer Want to Create “Flagship Sports Audio Network”
Deal is intended to bring more sports fans into the greater podcast and streaming...
Webinars
Radio World Webcast to Explore “Digital Sunrise for AM Radio”
Will feature interview with managers and tech experts from Hubbard, NAB, Xperi, DRM and...
Headlines
Sprockit Reveals First Group of Startups for 2020 NAB Show
Selected companies will exhibit at annual conference and other engagements throughout the year.
News Makers
Rush Limbaugh Announces Cancer Diagnosis
Advanced lung cancer will pull him away from EIB mic
Buyer's Guide
Delta Meccanica Introduces Star Point Combiner
Capable of combining six medium- or high-power frequencies
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: The End of Jazz
Is there a future for the historic music genre on the radio?
Headlines
NPR Says LPTV Stations Are ‘Misusing’ FM Radio Services
Wants FCC to put an end to Franken FM stations
Headlines
PILOT’s Tech Internship Grants Open To Interested Stations
Would help NAB members offer paid engineering internships for summer 2020.