News Makers
The “Second Wave” of IP Audio Infrastructure Is Here
Microservices and container-based processing play a central role
News and Business
Business and Law
Conservative Groups Push Carr to Lift Ownership Caps
Broadcasters could “better achieve the scale and efficiencies necessary to compete”
Business and Law
Church in Massachusetts Wins LPFM CP
Taunton's House of Worship overcomes challenge from Foxboro Cable Access for 96.5 FM permit
Business and Law
Gomez Warns of Trump Efforts “to Censor and Control”
“We are witnessing a dangerous precedent”
Global
Registration Opens for 2025 IBC Show
Broadcasters, streamers and new tech converge September in Amsterdam
Business and Law
Florida Radio Pirate Agrees to $11K FCC Fine
Consent decree ends investigation into "Radio Ideal's" unauthorized broadcasts, which date back to 2017
Business and Law
SBE Proposes Easing FCC’s FM Interference Rules
Expanded band access and reduced efficiency burden sought for AM
News and Business
Alford Antenna Auction Raises Over $7,000
Proceeds from the 16 original elements will go to SBE's Ennes scholarship fund
Business and Law
Carr Says Contract Review Is Saving Big Bucks
Chairman says more than half a billion future dollars have been saved so far
Headlines
Nielsen Updates U.S. Audio Listening Trends
Audio consumption by adults averages 3 hours 45 minutes daily
News and Business
How Wheatstone Is Coping With Tariff Uncertainties
The North Carolina-based broadcast equipment manufacturer produces most everything in-house
News and Business
RFE/RL Receives April Funding
The news outlet continues its lawsuit against the USAGM to secure funds the rest...
News and Business
Study: 85% of Americans Commute to the Office
Out-of-home media audiences have roared back, says Cumulus/WW1's Pierre Bouvard
News and Business
Sage Alerting Systems Looks to the Future of EAS
It supports existing hardware but says now is the time for software-based alerts
Business and Law
iHeart Digital Revenue Surged in Q1
But traditional broadcast revenue continues to shrink
News Makers
Paul Shulins on “the Honor of a Lifetime”
“The broadcasting industry lends itself well to the entrepreneurial spirit”
Business and Law
ARRL Seeks Entry-Level HF Privileges in FCC Proposal
Amateur radio association said filing reflects need to update rules for digital modes
Business and Law
GOP Senators Voice Support for Ownership Deregulation
22 of the Senate's 53 Republicans signed a letter to Carr
Business and Law
EAS Filing Overhaul Urged by Digital Alert Systems
Company advocates for simpler EAS reporting and withdrawal of multilingual requirements
Guest Commentaries
How the FCC Can Define the Future of Free Speech
NRB’s leader says faith-based media isn’t asking for special treatment — just fair access
Business and Law
Many Broadcasters Like NAB’s Software EAS Proposal
Converting to a software-based model “allows for more flexibility”
News and Business
iHeartMedia Faces Lawsuit Following Data Breach
The filing cites four-month delay between the cyberattack and when iHeart notified listeners
Business and Law
Latest Court Action Blocks RFE/RL April Funding
Capus said staff and programming will be cut further
News Makers
Common Frequency Is a Fierce Radio Activist
Group is helping a new batch of LPFM stations onboard
Business and Law
WRCK(AM) License Renewed After FCC Public File Violations
New York AM station enters consent decree, agrees to implement compliance plan
News Makers
Zyclone Promises Flat Broadband Performance
Eric Hoppe talks about the new antenna from Progressive Concepts
Headlines
Connoisseur to Acquire Alpha Media
Deal brings Alpha's 207 stations and digital assets into Connoisseur’s fold, awaits FCC approval
Business and Law
FCC Application Fees Will Increase on May 23
They are tied to inflation and are adjusted every two years
Business and Law
Digital Alert Systems Warns of Risks in Software-Only EAS Proposal
Concerns center on certification gaps, cybersecurity and burdens on small broadcasters
Headlines
Audacy Names New CIO as CTO Sarah Foss Departs
Steve Rollins will head IT and technical operations
Headlines
Read What NPR’s CEO Said in Reaction to Trump’s Order
"We will challenge this executive order using all means available"
Business and Law
Trump Actions “Could Collapse Our Nation’s Public Media System”
The head of Nashville Public Radio shows how seriously pubcasters are taking the threat
Programming and Sales
Try This With Your AI
Al Peterson has some thoughts on creative deployments for radio
Headlines
Trump Orders CPB to Stop Funding NPR and PBS
CPB and NPR signal defiance, says they are not subject to an executive order
News and Business
CPB Awards Grant for Appalachian, Mid-South Journalism
The grant of $650,000 is for group of radio and TV stations led by...
News and Business
Wireless Microphone Alliance Pushes Forward With FCC Filings
Group of more than 60 members led by Shure met with officials to advocate...
Business and Law
Cumulus Posts Q1 Loss, Moves Stock to OTC
Berner cites tariffs and other economic headwinds
Business and Law
NAB Pushes Back on Certain Deregulation Proposals
Advocacy group says some of the FCC's broadcast rules should be preserved
News and Business
Judge Orders USAGM to Release April Funds to RFE/RL
Court rules refusal to disburse $12 million was “arbitrary and capricious”
News Makers
Consoles Must Integrate Well to Maximize ROI
Howarth says their purpose remains essentially unchanged, but expectations have soared