News and Business
Saga Signs Up for Quu’s Platform
Its radio stations will carry in-dash visual programming and ad messages
DRM Emphasizes Flexibility and Quality of Service
India and China are among the target markets for the consortium
John Lansing, Former NPR CEO, Dies
He joined NPR in 2019, leading the network through a tumultuous period
NAFB Names Chad Smith as Its News Service Editor
The farm broadcaster joins the association full-time
Judge Extends Key Deadline in Audacy Ch. 11 Case
The company and its lenders agreed to maintain the status quo pending FCC action
VOA Is Shuttering Its Marianas Shortwave Site
Operational costs, minimal audience and lingering damage from 2018 typhoon contributed to the decision
FCC: Paperwork Error Will Cost School $4,875
The commission affirmed a penalty against Carolina University in a translator renewal case
Gravely to Succeed Houghton as GAB Leader
Georgia Association of Broadcasters gets a new president
Cruz: The Full FCC Will Vote on Audacy Reorg
“Very pleased that Chairwoman Rosenworcel has come to her senses”
FCC Dismisses Louisiana LPFM Hopeful Over Failed Localism Requirement
Breakthrough Community Services’ headquarters is 148 miles away from its Baton Rouge transmitting site
Audacy Seeks Deadline Extension in Chapter 11 Case
It asked the court to push back a key date from Aug. 19 to...
FCC Grants Mich. LPFM a Construction Permit, Withstanding Opposition
The commission cautions against the use of online sources in filed claims
WBIW Celebrates Its Owner’s Life, Legacy
Dean Spencer's final resting place was at the foot of his radio tower
Luke Story Joins Colorado Broadcasters Association
He’ll lead its member services operation
ABA Names Headquarters After Longtime Broadcast Attorney
Scott Johnson was recently honored for his 50 years of service ... but he's...
Veritone Signs Archive Deal With NCAA
The company said its licensing capabilities will help the NCAA monetize championship media content.
Cooney to Leave Beasley, Smith Is Promoted
Lamar Smith will oversee engineering at the company's 57 radio properties
Audacy Faces Possible $14,000 Penalty for Mismanagement of Cash Contest
The company failed to notify 50 potential winners promptly during a 2021 contest
Cruz Pushes FCC Members to Hold Full Vote on Audacy
Meanwhile Audacy releases its latest quarterly financials
KHRT in North Dakota Goes Silent After 60 Years
The owner is still looking for a buyer
Radio.Cloud Unveils “Assistant AI”
Intended to take the manual work out of show prep
ABA Names Carl Sampieri as Its 2024 Engineer of the Year
The broadcast association honored Sampieri at its annual conference
Ted Hand Is Reelected as President of the SBE
Trueblood, Morrill and Toven also are elected to officer positions
iHeart Posts Small Revenue Gain in Q2
Its Digital Audio Group now accounts for almost a third of iHeart's revenue
TuneIn Lands a Spot in New Afeela EVs
It announces a partnership with Sony Honda Mobility
Radio Hogar Receives Chance to Revive FM Translator in Phoenix
KASA(AM) was stripped of its licenses after airing original programming while its AM signal...
Radio Is Leaving Political Dollars on the Digital Table
BIA says radio is missing an ad revenue opportunity
FCC Approves “Missing and Endangered” Alert Code
“As a result of the action we take today, we will save lives”
NAB Presses FCC on Simulcast Rule Flip-Flop
Says commission had no basis to reverse its earlier decision
The Satellite Radio Time Bomb
Terrestrial radio without commercials for a fee was wrong from day one
AM/FM Radio Leads the Way for Ad-Supported Audio in the Car
Overall, in-car listening has rebounded from its pre-pandemic dip, per Edison Research
Minn. LPFM Gets Another Crack at Moving
It is battling with an FM translator in the wake of another LPFM going...
Xperi Posts Q2 Loss
Kirchner cites progress and “continued business transformation efforts”
Cumulus Revenue Drops 2.5% in Q2
Berner highlights progress in managing the company's debt obligations
CPB Announces More Warning Grants
Recipients include two that operate radio stations in Alaska
Rosenworcel Addresses Native Communities, Campaigns for New Missing Persons Alerts
The FCC chairwoman hopes to win adoption for a new EAS code this month