Business and Law
AoIP Advocates Snag Technical Emmy
Audio Engineering Society and five co-winners will receive it during spring NAB Show
Business and Law
Business and Law
Job Losses and Questions Come in the Wake of iHeart Reshuffling
Reports of layoffs mount; IHM emphasizes tech as the “number one audio company in...
Business and Law
FCC Moves to Cancel Forfeitures After Catching its Own Errors
Three N.C. broadcasters were initially accused of failing to submit timely license renewals
Headlines
Audio Explosion Reverberates in Radio
Symposium panelists paint their industry as challenged by competition and regulations
Business and Law
Senate Passes PIRATE Act
S.R. 1228 is one step away from amending the Communications Act of 1934
Business and Law
U of Arkansas NCEs Admit to Underwriting Oops
KBPU(FM) and KTYC(FM) incurred $76K civil penalty for 2016 announcements
Digital Radio
Dates Set for Comments on Digital AM Proposal
Commission has said it plans to allow all-digital operation as an option
More Show News
Shapiro Highlights Trends in CES 2020 Look
Fred Jacobs and Buzz Knight grilled CTA CEO ahead of the megashow
News and Business
2020 Looks Good for Digital Radio, Smart Speakers
Radio seems likely to keep up with the digital revolution in 2020. But can...
Business and Law
Alleged Deception Costs FM Broadcasters Their License
FCC judge ruled parties do not possess basic qualifications to remain a licensee
Headlines
Media Bureau Continues FM6 Update Inquiry
Comment deadline is Jan. 22; reply comments due Feb. 6.
Business and Law
Latest Enhancements For Wireless Emergency Alerts Go Live
WEA release 3.10 offers many updates, including support of Spanish-language alerts
Business and Law
Out-of-Date Online Files Being Investigated by FCC
All stations advised to confirm now they are in compliance with public file rules...
Headlines
Xperi Announces $3B Merger With TiVo
Xperi is known in the radio biz as the parent company of HD Radio,...
Headlines
General Motors Adds SiriusXM With 360L to Some 2020 Models
Company says platform will be available on 13 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
Headlines
FCC Announces Dates for Auction 106
Will not accept FM commercial and NCE minor change applications during Form 175 Filing...
Digital Radio
NAB and NPR Press FCC to Allow Asymmetric Sidebands
That option now requires experimental authority
Business and Law
FCC Proposes Record-breaking Forfeitures to Pirate Radio Operators
Commission hands down fines totaling more than $600,000 to two alleged operators
Business and Law
Navette Broadcasting Awaits Day in Court
Claims closure of Sportsradio 103(FM) is “unlawful and unconstitutional”
Headlines
NATE Election Results Are In
MDTS CEO joins the board; other seats filled by current directors
Business and Law
FCC Shares EAS Test Results
Majority of Form Three filers indicated no complications during 2019 EAS test
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Community Radio Seeks More Engagement
Familiar challenges: How to grow audiences, how to attract younger people, how to engage
Business and Law
FCC Seeks Input on Analog Radio as Digital TV Service
Looks to refresh LPTV ancillary service docket
Business and Law
FCC Allocates $17.2 Million to FM Stations Hit by Repack
So far 87 FM stations have met the requirements and now can submit invoices;...
Business and Law
Failing to Notify FCC of Primary Station Change Proves Costly
Though the violation was short-lived, the commission handed out a $2,000 notice of proposed...
Digital Radio
FCC Takes Your Questions on AM All-Digital
Commission tentatively plans to allow optional conversion; NPRM seeks comments
Headlines
Broadcasters Foundation Gets in Giving Spirit
Launches year-end campaign on Giving Tuesday
Guest Commentaries
Alexa Is in My Ears and in My Eyes
When it comes to Alexa devices, Amazon may have outdone itself in September
Business and Law
iHeart Taps Nashville for Digital HQ2
Tennessee city has the right mix to support company’s digital initiatives
Business and Law
FCC to Consider New Licensing Rules for LPFM/Noncom Stations
Desires to make it easier and less burdensome for prospective licensees
Business and Law
Radio Duplication Rule Up for Discussion
Modify or eliminate, times have changed since the last rule change
Business and Law
C-Band Plan: Something For All, Except Satellite Ops
FCC Chairman Pai says a 2020 public auction is the way to go
Business and Law
LPFM Stations Seek Technical Upgrades
Advocates argue that the low-power FM service is now a mature one
Digital Radio
FCC Officially Proposes to Allow All-Digital on U.S. AM Band
Switchover would be optional by station; analog-only receivers would not hear those stations
Business and Law
NAB, Content Companies See Protection of C-Band Services as “Critical”
Backs FCC’s initial plans and commits to working on smooth transition
Business and Law
NAB Adds Broadcast Essentials to Education Resources
New courses address needs of new radio and TV employees
Business and Law
Study Highlights “Five Secrets for Automotive Advertisers”
iHeartMedia says the findings challenges common assumptions in the ad community
Business and Law
FCC Announces C-Band Repurposing Plan
Public auction planned for repurposed spectrum aimed at 5G uses
News Makers
O’Rielly Tells MBA “We Are Playing a Long Game” Against Pirate Operators
He also addressed payola and media modernization
Business and Law
Construction Extension Request Denied Despite Hurricane Impact
The Media Bureau said permitee failed to demonstrate that delay in construction was directly...