Business and Law
Business and Law
Broadcast Radio Ads Tank While Digital Holds Up
BIA revises its outlook; OTA ad spending to drop more than 10%
Business and Law
C-Band Auction on Track as Court Denies Sat Ops’ Stay
Pai says auction scheduled for Dec. 8
Business and Law
Should Translators Originate Content? FCC Is Taking Comments
Proposal from broadcast groups could mean big changes for FM
Headlines
FCC Rejects Appeal From Florida FM Applicant
The commission upheld the Media Bureau’s actions that left NCE hopeful without a CP
Headlines
FCC Says No to Cross-Border Mandarin Chinese Setup
Commission says the application didn’t include a participant with connections to China’s government
Headlines
Foundation Helps Community Stations Pay the Power Bill
Sun Radio Foundation is accepting applications for $250 gifts for needy stations
Business and Law
FCC Issues $10,000 Fine in Arkansas Pirate Case
Says Gerald Sutton claimed Communications Act does not apply to him
Business and Law
Pirate Operator Agrees to Consent Decree With FCC
As part of the settlement, Pennsylvania man agrees to pay a $1,500 penalty
Business and Law
SiriusXM Acquires Simplecast in Audio Publishing Deal
Will pair the podcast management platform with AdsWizz
Business and Law
Georgia-Carolina Radiocasting Seeks New FM in S. Carolina
They see an opening after another station moved a transmitter
Headlines
Radioplayer & Audi/VW Group Update Hybrid Radio Agreement
They cite successes to date in Europe and Canada
Products
Stingray Partners With Targetspot
Advertisers can buy audio inventory on Stingray music platforms
Business and Law
NJBA Pushes Harder on Fee Cuts
Rotella says the commission should consider reductions across the board
Digital Radio
Xperi Highlights Its In-Cabin Monitoring Efforts
Its platform can even detect and monitor your pets and child seats
Programming and Sales
Big Podcasters Generate Big Numbers
Financial site provides some data reference points
Business and Law
FCC Says TV Ownership Rules Don’t Apply to Broadcast Internet via 3.0
Commission also seeking comments on new uses for NextGen TV
Business and Law
Bouvard: More People Are “Ready to Go”
Cites Nielsen data showing encouraging trends for radio business
Business and Law
MMTC Seeks Donated Gear for Broadcaster Hit by Protest
Kongsue Xiong runs an AM station in St. Paul
Business and Law
Super Hi-Fi Snags Midemlab Honor
AI-based company is deployed by media such as iHeart and Sonos
Business and Law
Renovations Underway at Old NAB Headquarters
Association has a new building near Nationals Park
Business and Law
Arizona LPFM Can Continue Broadcasting
Nearby station alleges multiple rule violations but FCC dismisses its petition
Business and Law
SBE Begins Search for New Executive Director
Search deadlines indicate decisions to be made in summer
Business and Law
Xperi and TiVo Complete Merger
Company emphasizes entertainment technologies for home, auto and mobile markets
Business and Law
Cumulus Gets Thumbs up on Foreign Ownership Petition
Says move will help post-bankruptcy finances
Business and Law
C-Band Spectrum to Be Cleared on Accelerated Timeline
FCC cites decisions by five big satellite operators
Business and Law
Ohio Broadcaster Pays $8,000 in Consent Decree
Decision finalizes FCC investigation into unauthorized license transfer
Business and Law
LeGeyt Reiterates NAB Opposition to Performance Fees
In Capitol Hill appearance, he cites local ad revenue as being "currently on life...
Business and Law
FCC, CISA Ask Governors to Support Communication Networks
Radio and TV are among essential entities identified by Pai and Krebs.
Business and Law
Who’s Buying What: VRT’s Studio Brussel Opts for SmartRadio
Belgian public broadcaster VRT launches new streams with the platform
Business and Law
MMTC, LULAC Urge FCC to Consider Multilingual Needs During Emergencies
Specifically acknowledge the needs amid a pandemic, as well as hurricanes and tornadoes
Business and Law
Schmidt Grant Helps Fund Public Radio Regional Newsrooms
Latest center will be in the Midwest
Business and Law
FCC Proposes Regulatory Fees for 2020 Amid Uncertain Media Marketplace
Proposal of $339 million is the exact amount requested in fiscal year 2019
Business and Law
FCC Lists Stations at Risk of Losing Licenses
Commission says these need to file for renewal ASAP
Programming and Sales
Skyview Networks Pushes Ad Tailored Campaigns
Satellite program distributor highlights regional distribution options
Business and Law
NAB Says C-Band Cost Structure Should Await Satellite Transition Details
Association commented on FCC’s preliminary “cost catalog” to be used in reimbursements
Business and Law
FCC Revises Public Notice Application Rules
Makes public notices shorter, more uniform; eliminates newspaper requirement
Business and Law
Unions Call on Broadcasters to Protect News Workers
They say guidelines are designed to protect employees at home or in the workplace
Business and Law
Legal Settlement Is Reached in Orban Business Dispute
Europe assets go to Orban Labs; Peter Lee is promoted; Jay Brentlinger now a...