Business and Law
Nationwide EAS Test Numbers Improve
Problems remain with outdated software and test performance in U.S. territories
News and Business
Headlines
Texas AM Station Embraces Radio.Cloud Model
KYST “heavily reduces their hardware footprint”
Business and Law
Hawaii Broadcasters Oppose Governor on Media Blackouts
Existing law allows state officials to suspend electronic media in emergencies
Programming and Sales
Pandora Adopts Unified ID 2.0
SiriusXM said Pandora becomes the first audio publisher to do so
People News
Comrex’s Kris Specht Retires
Her tenure with the broadcast company began in the early 1990s
News Makers
AI Is Saving Money for Transmitter Users
Houzé: Optimized power consumption generates multiple benefits
Business and Law
TuneIn Signs Partnership With Carmaker GWM
Great Wall Motor Co. will offer Tunein in certain models in Australia and Europe
Headlines
WorldCast LPFM Transmitters Receive FCC Certification
Its 100- and 300-watt models are suitable for LPFM use
News Makers
Unstoppable: For Six Decades, Homburger Has Been Part of Radio
Broadcast veteran takes his time winding down
Headlines
Jeremy Preece Launches New Engineering Consulting Operation
Former EMF director of engineering is offering maintenance and project-based services
Business and Law
Would AM Mandate Force Carmakers to Scrap Safety Features?
Opponents play up the possibility that carmakers would have to choose
Headlines
ZTransform Adds Butler to Management Team
New hire says the company "has the buzz of a start-up"
Business and Law
Aiir Acquires Radio News AI
Software company picks up an audio AI tool for radio applications
Business and Law
FCC Asks for Comments About a New FM Station Class
Rosenworcel and Saurer suggested that C4 proponents file a new petition
Headlines
Bustos Will Use Geotargeting in Seattle
The company has filed to build boosters with a plan to deploy ZoneCasting
Headlines
Broadcast Engineering Icon Richard Burden Dies at 92
His legacy includes important work on FM stereo and the TIS system
Headlines
U.S. Radio Begins to Explore FM Geotargeting
What should we expect, now that the first stations have applied?
Best of Show Awards - NAB
Here Is Your Best of Show Awards at NAB Show Program Guide
Nominees and winners for all Future brands are included
Business and Law
$25K Penalty Upheld Against Florida LPFM
FCC tried again to inspect WJUP but the station was uncooperative
Business and Law
GBS Asks FCC to Finalize Geotargeting Rules
ZoneCasting developer hopes commission is open to expanding hourly time limit
News and Business
CPB Awards $936,000 Grant to Alaska Public Media
The funds will go toward a statewide journalism initiative to strengthen local news
IBC
Crimp: “We’ll Start to See AI Grow Up at IBC2024”
IBC CEO discusses the new AI Tech Zone at this year's show
Facilities
Chicago Public Media Opens New Studios on Navy Pier
These facilities serve WBEZ(FM) and the Chicago Sun-Times
Headlines
How Do We Maintain DAB+ Radio’s Prominence in the Car?
Harrison: Rich user experience, simplicity and partnerships are keys to success
News and Business
New GatesAir Program Addresses Growing Shortage of RF Engineers
"GatesAir Care" offers three levels of support for broadcast stations
News and Business
DAB Stations Need to Clean Up Their Act in the Car, Says Ford Exec
Frank Nowack says stations need to focus on audio quality, metadata and consistency
Business and Law
FCC Proposes 6% Cut to Radio Regulatory Fees
The commission also wants to ditch pandemic-related financial relief
News Makers
Why the Software Approach Matters in HD Radio
Xperi seeks to reduce complexity, lower costs and facilitate software upgrades
Headlines
Bierhorst: Communication Is Key for Future of Digital Radio
The WorldDAB president kicked off an industry event in Prague on June 13
Business and Law
No Mercy From FCC for Athens State University’s LPFM Rejection
University said a student entered the wrong channel number on its application
Headlines
Audio Still Tops for In-Car Entertainment
However, latest DTS/Xperi survey sees gains for video, gaming
Business and Law
No LPFMs Granted for This Texas Mennonite Church Duo
Waco and Canton hopefuls lacked reasonable site assurance
News Makers
AI Tools Will Only Improve Over Time
Scaglione: AI improves workflows and serves stations in off-hours
Headlines
WorldCast Expects LPFM Certification Shortly
REC Networks advised clients to wait for lab certification
Business and Law
NVISA and ATSC Deploy ATSC 3.0 Warning System at FEMA Facility
The technical support facility will allow for hands-on testing and simulation capabilities for enhanced...
Business and Law
FCC Reinstates Radio Duplication Rule for Commercial FM Stations
Regulations eliminated four years ago are put back into place
Business and Law
FCC Amends Foreign Sponsorship ID Rules
The rules were designed to prevent foreign influence on U.S. elections
News Makers
ENCO AI Creates Scripts and Voices Spots
SpecAI is a joint venture joint venture of Compass Media Networks, Benztown and ENCO