Business and Law
iHeart Media Subsidiary Defends Decision to Halt Political Candidate’s Radio Ads
The commission agreed that the individual in question was not running a "bona fide...
News and Business
People News
Keith Pelletier Promoted to President of Dielectric
Industry veteran elevated to top management role
Business and Law
FCC Hands Two FM Translator Licensees $1,500 Forfeitures
The commission said the licensees failed to file license renewal applications on time
Business and Law
ERI Concerned About Directional FM Modeling
Antenna manufacturer says modeling could be “harmful” to audio service
Headlines
FCC Activates DIRS for Power Outage in Puerto Rico
Radio stations are among those asked to report status
News Makers
Containers: Not Just for Shipping Anymore
A new form of virtualization is here; it’s called software containerization
News and Business
KMFA Offers First Look Into New Texas Facilities
"KMFA Day" will serve as an open house for the public
Columns and Views
“Why Reviving Shortwave is a Non-Starter” Sure Got Our Readers Started!
Breaking down reactions to a guest commentary published this week
Business and Law
MMTC Proposes Compromise Approach to Multilingual Alerts
Organization suggests the FCC formalize a "radio station designated-hitter" system
News Makers
Nautel’s Schmid Talks Transport
A cloud-capable synchronized transport architecture for FM and HD Radio
Programming and Sales
ARC Offers Liverpool FC Concept to Asia
“LFC Radio” looks to reformat stations with a soccer-oriented branded theme
Business and Law
Translator Faces $9,000 Penalty and Consent Decree After Objections
The Media Bureau raised questions about the licensee’s frankness during the license renewal process
Business and Law
NAB Says Broadcasters Could See Big Hike in FCC Regulatory Fees
New appropriations bill gives FCC green light to boost collections
Headlines
Rotella Raises Daylight Saving Concerns With Pallone
“Many, if not most, AM stations will lose an hour of morning drive with...
From the Editor
Schadler Discusses Dielectric’s New Pylon FM Antenna
Says benefits include low windload, simplicity, and azimuth and elevation pattern flexibility
News and Business
TuneIn Signs Distribution Deals in Europe
Stern cites ad revenue potential of its digital platform channels
News Makers
Exhibitor Preview: Veritone at the NAB Show
This year's theme is "Activate Your Media with AI"
People News
Beasley Promotes Leonard to Operations Manager at WJBR
He will continue to handle promotions and event marketing for the station
People News
FCC Chair’s Office Welcomes New Executive Staff
Narda Jones and Priscilla Delgado Argeris join as chief of staff and chief legal...
Headlines
Upgrades Made to FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System
The initial update transitions ECFS to a cloud-based platform
Business and Law
Sixteen More NCE Applicants Get Tentative FCC Nod
The Media Bureau is working its way through 231 mutually exclusive groups
Business and Law
FCC Gives Green Light to Two NCEs in Same Community
A since-dismissed objection said granting both applications is against the FCC’s multiple application rule
News Makers
Exhibitor Preview: ENCO at the NAB Show
Will preview next generation of its remote radio automation control interface
Promo Power
NFTs: Are They Relevant for Radio?
While there is no simple answer, it is a fun subject to explore
Headlines
Nielsen Expresses Confidence in PPM Wearables
Devices have been through lab tests, focus groups, “carry testing” and other vetting
Programming and Sales
Research Sees 2022 Podcast Weekly/Monthly Listening Decline
Overall trends are still going positive
Programming and Sales
Spotify, Pandora and AppleMusic Lead in Online Audio Brand Awareness
Research says weekly, online audio listening increased five percentage points
Programming and Sales
Vinylthon 2022 to Support Next Generation of Radio Enthusiasts
The annual fundraiser provides scholarships for future broadcasters
Business and Law
FCC Dismisses Objection to Three Florida Station Reassignments
UOBN claimed a licensee ignored an existing LMA/sales agreement and engaged in racial discrimination
People News
Lawo’s Jamie Dun Relocates to North America
Manufacturer cites importance of that market
Business and Law
FCC Denies Request for Second Local Service
An applicant also looked to amend the commission’s FM Table of Allotments
Business and Law
Three New Companies Added to FCC’s Communications Threat List
Action is designed to strengthen America’s communications networks against national security threats
People News
Beasley Names Rich as VP of Operations
Most recently held a leadership role at Townsquare’s Albany cluster
Programming and Sales
Research Says Social Media Has Hit a Plateau
For the second year, TikTok shows substantial gains in this dynamic ecosphere
Business and Law
Sophi.io Joins PILOT Tech Initiative
The platform is owned by The Globe and Mail in Canada
News and Business
Nielsen To Be Acquired by Private Equity Group for $16B
Consortium of investors previously had proposed $9B takeover
Programming and Sales
Survey Says AM/FM Radio Still #1 in the Car
CD player holds on to the number three position
Business and Law
WNYZ(LD) Becomes NYC’s First ATSC 3.0 Broadcaster
LPTV serves up NextGen TV and FM radio