News and Business
Headlines
Foundation Helps Community Stations Pay the Power Bill
Sun Radio Foundation is accepting applications for $250 gifts for needy stations
Digital Editions
Inside the June 17 Issue of Radio World Engineering Extra
Read about approaches to handling the coronavirus emergency; transmitter tweak tips and more for...
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
Uncategorized
How Bloomberg Radio Put Remote Mixing Into Action
A chat with Technical Operations Team Leader Charlie Vollmer
Guest Commentaries
The New Normal for Programming, Personality & Promo
Thoughts for programmers and content managers about radio best practices in this new environment
Business and Law
Georgia-Carolina Radiocasting Seeks New FM in S. Carolina
They see an opening after another station moved a transmitter
Headlines
How WNYC Confronted the Pandemic
New York Public Radio’s Steve Shultis talks about the operational challenges
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
Tech and Gear
Hybrid Radio Picks Up Momentum
With its emphasis on connectivity and data, the ecosystem of the dashboard is changing
Programming and Sales
Ed Asner Is Featured in Online HEAR Now Festival
Annual audio event is underway and runs through Sunday.
Business and Law
NJBA Pushes Harder on Fee Cuts
Rotella says the commission should consider reductions across the board
Digital Radio
Q&A: Why the Xperi/TiVo Deal Matters for Radio
Joe D’Angelo highlights delivery of high-quality images and richer metadata
Programming and Sales
How WOGO Helped a Wisconsin School Graduate Seniors
An AM/FM broadcast, a parade through town and even drone video
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
Digital Radio
SmartRadio Logo Aims to Help Europeans Make Sense of New Platforms
Organizers call it an important development in the radio ecosystem
Programming and Sales
“Dan Sweeney’s One Hit Wonders” Available Free to Broadcasters
Each program is approximately 55 minutes and features unique stories for almost 2300 “one...
Promo Power
This Is the Time to Make Connections
Thoughts about local radio advertising during this or any business crisis
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
People News
GatesAir Promotes Parikh to VP of Engineering
He’s “chief architect” of the Intraplex IP networking product line
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
More Show News
CES Announces Plans for January 2021 “In-Person” Conference
CTA shares details on how it will protect against COVID-19 for 2021 conference
Tech and Gear
O’Rielly: Improve Building Codes With Wireless Spectrum in Mind
FCC commissioner writes to Energy Department to request a coordinated effort
Radio Show
Fall Radio Show in Nashville Is Cancelled; Online Event Set Instead
Show will head to New Orleans in 2021 and back to Nashville in 2022
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
Headlines
GBS Gathers Support for Geo-Targeting
But big groups caution the FCC that more real-world data is needed first
News and Business
KEXP Podcast Blurs the Lines Between Live and Studio
Engineer Kevin Suggs records a live session for podcasts, radio broadcasts, streaming and more
Business and Law
C-Band Spectrum to Be Cleared on Accelerated Timeline
FCC cites decisions by five big satellite operators
Programming and Sales
Westwood One Slams NYC-Based Ad Buying Assumptions
Says there is no evidence to support “the myth that no one is driving...
