Business and Law
FCC Seeks Comment on Geo-Targeting for Radio Stations
Single-frequency network could be used to originate local programming separately via an FM booster
Business and Law
Business and Law
Cumulus Institutes Furloughs, Salary Cuts
CEO Mary Berner will also take a 50% pay cut to help shore up...
Digital Radio
NAB Says FCC Should Act Now to Allow All-Digital on AM
It also favors simple notification process and opposes carrier frequency tolerance standard
Business and Law
Entercom Faces Penalty for Misuse of EAS Tones in 2018
A skit on WNEW(FM) in New York lampooned the alert system just hours before...
Headlines
Broadcasters Foundation Opens Grants to Those Affected by COVID-19
Revised standards enable those infected with coronavirus and financially affected to apply for aid
Business and Law
FCC Poised to Improve Reception of LPFM Stations
Goal is to “increase flexibility while maintaining interference protection and the core LPFM goals”
Programming and Sales
Techsurvey 2020 Says Home Stations Leads the Streaming Audio Pack
And the best part is, they are free!
Programming and Sales
Techsurvey 2020 Tracks Smart Speaker Success
Privacy concerns are the elephant in the room
Business and Law
FCC: C-Band Auction Still “Go” for December
Officials said there is still “bandwidth and time” despite pandemic
Programming and Sales
TechSurvey 2020 Looks at Podcast Growth
Says more than one in four now listens to podcasts weekly
Headlines
NAB Highlights Key Provisions in Stimulus Package
Small-business loans cited; Smith says association will advocate for “further relief for broadcasters”
Headlines
New Ways to Hear On-Demand COVID-19 Briefs, Broadcasters Play Ball and More
And other creative ways radio broadcasters ensure their listeners are entertained
Business and Law
CISA Letters Support Radio Stations During National Emergency
Travel permission granted to “essential critical infrastructure workforce”
Business and Law
COVID-19 Is “Last Straw” for Maine Radio Group
Gleason Media Services signals to go silent Sunday night; stations still for sale
Business and Law
CPB Gets $75 Million in Emergency Funds
APTS said it can use whatever it can get to provide essential service during...
Headlines
COVID-19: Broadcasters Keep Communities Healthy, Informed
Radio does its best work in difficult times — informing and entertaining listeners
Headlines
Nielsen Survey Highlights Consumer Trust in Radio
“More than eight in 10 Americans report spending the same or more time with...
Headlines
COVID-19 Updates: Next FCC Meeting Is Online Only, Format Adaptations & More
Also, Telos Alliance and Glensound provide operational information during coronavirus containment procedures
Business and Law
FCC Hands Down Decision on Four St. Louis AM Stations
Agency judge strips operation authority from licensee allegedly backed by shock jock Bob Romanik
Headlines
iHeart’s Star-Spangled Broadcast, COVID-19 Continues to Dominate Conversation
Also, news from SAS, RFE and others adjusting to life during the coronavirus pandemic
Business and Law
COVID-19 Update: PSAs Gain Air Time, Organizations Cancel Summer Events
RW continues its aggregation of COVID-19-related updates and news for the radio industry
Headlines
“Kim Komando” Employees Are Home But the Show Must Go On
All but some TV production staff continue working remotely despite facility closure
News Makers
COVID-19 and Public Radio: WAMU’s Game Plan
Senior Director of Technology Rob Bertrand shares his station's coronavirus game plan
Digital Radio
California and Missouri Broadcasters Press FCC to Adopt All-Digital
Broadcasting associations say the move is vital to locales where AM is the most...
Business and Law
Broadcasters Carry on, Promoting Best Practices and Continuity
The radio industry is doing its best to put one foot in front of...
Business and Law
IPAWS Guidelines for Coronavirus Shared by FEMA
Insights into when, how emergency alerts can be sent out through IPAWS
Show News
Radiodays Europe and CABSAT Postponed Due to COVID-19: New Dates Announced
However IBC officials say the early September show will proceed as scheduled — for...
Headlines
Radio Pros “Social Distance,” Companies Offer Software Trials and More
COVID-19 mitigation protocols are kicking in at all levels for broadcasters
Business and Law
C-Band Plan Aims to Limit Broadcast Disruption
Package includes provision for reimbursement to displaced users — if they registered
Headlines
COVID-19 Operational Concerns for Radio
A sampling of developments in the U.S. radio industry concerning the novel coronavirus situation
Business and Law
The Promise of Personality — And What We Lose Without the DJ
Todd Zwillich examines the role (and future) of the radio DJ
Business and Law
Tech Company Asks FCC to Allow Geo-Targeted Radio Programming
GeoBroadcast Solutions files petition based on its Zonecasting technology
Business and Law
U.S. Radio Operations Adjust to Coronavirus
Windscreens, audio codecs in demand as industry goes remote
Digital Radio
Hubbard Radio Backs Push for All-Digital Option on AM
The group that operates the only current all-digital station in the U.S. sees great...
Business and Law
FCC Bars Visitors from Facilities Due to Coronavirus
Office of Managing Director may grant special permission for those with operational necessity
Business and Law
A Note to Our Readers & Advertisers
Our editors explain what to look for from Radio World in the coming weeks
Digital Radio
Small-Market Owners Caution Against “AM Stereo Situation” With Digital
Group urges FCC to allow optional and reversible conversions to all-digital on AM
Business and Law
O’Rielly Seeks Funding to Implement PIRATE Act
Commissioner wants Senate to factor new enforcement tools into FCC budget