Business and Law
More Stations Lay Groundwork for ZoneCasting
GBS says 12 stations in nine markets have now begun the process
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Business and Law
FCC Extends Time to Comment on Political AI Disclosure
Commission responded to a request from the NAB and MPA
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New Audio Platform From will.i.am Emphasizes Interactive AI
RAiDiO.FYI lets listeners chat with AI personas and personalize their own stations
Business and Law
Auddia Adds Features to Its Faidr App
“Consumers respond very positively to the message of listening to AM/FM radio streams without...
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John Lansing, Former NPR CEO, Dies
He joined NPR in 2019, leading the network through a tumultuous period
Business and Law
Judge Extends Key Deadline in Audacy Ch. 11 Case
The company and its lenders agreed to maintain the status quo pending FCC action
Business and Law
VOA Is Shuttering Its Marianas Shortwave Site
Operational costs, minimal audience and lingering damage from 2018 typhoon contributed to the decision
Business and Law
Cruz: The Full FCC Will Vote on Audacy Reorg
“Very pleased that Chairwoman Rosenworcel has come to her senses”
Business and Law
Audacy Seeks Deadline Extension in Chapter 11 Case
It asked the court to push back a key date from Aug. 19 to...
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Cooney to Leave Beasley, Smith Is Promoted
Lamar Smith will oversee engineering at the company's 57 radio properties
Business and Law
Audacy Faces Possible $14,000 Penalty for Mismanagement of Cash Contest
The company failed to notify 50 potential winners promptly during a 2021 contest
Business and Law
Cruz Pushes FCC Members to Hold Full Vote on Audacy
Meanwhile Audacy releases its latest quarterly financials
News and Business
KHRT in North Dakota Goes Silent After 60 Years
The owner is still looking for a buyer
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Ted Hand Is Reelected as President of the SBE
Trueblood, Morrill and Toven also are elected to officer positions
Business and Law
iHeart Posts Small Revenue Gain in Q2
Its Digital Audio Group now accounts for almost a third of iHeart's revenue
Business and Law
TuneIn Lands a Spot in New Afeela EVs
It announces a partnership with Sony Honda Mobility
Business and Law
FCC Approves “Missing and Endangered” Alert Code
“As a result of the action we take today, we will save lives”
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NAB Presses FCC on Simulcast Rule Flip-Flop
Says commission had no basis to reverse its earlier decision
Guest Commentaries
The Satellite Radio Time Bomb
Terrestrial radio without commercials for a fee was wrong from day one
Business and Law
Minn. LPFM Gets Another Crack at Moving
It is battling with an FM translator in the wake of another LPFM going...
Business and Law
Cumulus Revenue Drops 2.5% in Q2
Berner highlights progress in managing the company's debt obligations
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Addresses Native Communities, Campaigns for New Missing Persons Alerts
The FCC chairwoman hopes to win adoption for a new EAS code this month
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NAB Names Finalists for 2024 Marconi Radio Awards
Legendary Station nominees are WLS, WLW, WIVK, KYGO and WHTZ
Business and Law
FCC Confirms $2.3 Million Penalty Against Johnny Peralta
It says he has operated an illegal station in the Bronx for at least...
Business and Law
FCC Issues Fact Sheet on AI Proposal
Proposal would require disclosure when AI is used in political ads on radio and...
Business and Law
NAB Continues Pushback Against Mandatory DIRS Reporting
Says FCC should shift its focus to helping broadcasters find fuel for generators after...
Business and Law
Christian Broadcaster Sues FCC Over EEO Data Collection Requirement
theDove Media calls it a "public shaming rule"
Business and Law
FCC Proposal to Regulate AI-Generated Political Ads Moves Forward
Disclosure requirements would help listeners know when AI is being used
Business and Law
FCC Hears From a Range of Voices on Class A10
Some express support, others worry about interference and impact on translators
Business and Law
Cumulus Opposes a New FM Station Class
Cites risk of interference and potential harm to translators, LPFMs and minority owned stations
Business and Law
NAB: We Can’t Endorse a Class A10 at This Time
It has concerns about interference, cost and other issues
Business and Law
REC Asks FCC to Pair Class A10 With LP250
Michelle Bradley calls for an “expansion of rural broadcasting”
Business and Law
NATE Voices Support for AM Radio Bill
“Efforts to remove AM radio from vehicles will threaten the safety of our workforce”
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BBC Says 450 Million Consume Its Global Programming
Highlights reliability and resiliency in face of media declines elsewhere
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NPR Puts a Bunch of Broadcast and IT Gear Up for Auction
Mics, computers, mixers and more are available thanks to an "IT refresh"
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Broadcasters Grapple With Global IT Outage
Thankfully, several prominent U.S. radio groups were spared
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IPAWS and EAS “Working Normally” Despite CrowdStrike Issue
FEMA advises alerting authorities to check their systems just in case
Guest Commentaries
TAB to Offer Historic Last Course on This FM Tube Transmitter
The 816R series has served stations for many years, but knowledge of how to...
Business and Law
FCC Is Set to Expand EAS to Include Missing Persons Alerts
Report and order are to be voted on in August meeting
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APTmpX Is Available as Software for Windows
Works with APT hardware and virtual codecs plus Ecreso FM AiO transmitters
Business and Law
NAB Challenges Broadcast Ownership Rules in Court
Says the commission should have modernized outdated rules