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Toyota to Make HD Radio Standard in U.S.
Xperi also says two major OEMs are in advanced testing of DTS AutoStage
Headlines
Gigi Sohn FCC Nomination Vote Scheduled
March 3 set for delayed committee vote that would advance the nominee to consideration...
Business and Law
CARIAD Joins RadioDNS
Builds on Volkswagen Group’s existing relationship with hybrid radio advocate
Business and Law
Radio Ratings Overtake TV Among Some Demos
Cumulus's Bouvard looks at media use habits and what it means for radio
News Makers
Radio Leaders to Examine Industry Evolution at NAB Show
Pittman and Field will take part in the “Transforming Radio in the Audio Renaissance”...
Headlines
EBU Summit Engages in ‘Great Debate’ Over Radio Distribution
When, if ever, will we be in an all-digital radio world?
Business and Law
iHeartMedia Dishes on Latest Financial News
Multiplatform group says momentum built in Q4
NAB
NAB Opens Application Window for 2023 Broadcast Leadership Training Program
The NAB Leadership Foundation also announced the 2021 graduates of the executive training course
Headlines
How CBC Radio Manages Its Wealth of Digital Content
With the shift to a multiplatform, live and on-demand world come new opportunities
NAB
NAB Opposes Forest Service Proposal to Add Comms Fee for Rural Coverage
Says $1,400 annual fee could jeopardize small broadcast operations
People News
El-Dinary to Receive NAB Engineering Award
He’s a key executive on Xperi’s HD Radio team
Headlines
Radio Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations
Suggestions for the 2022 class of inductees must be made by Mar. 31
Headlines
Car Thing from Spotify Officially Reaches U.S.
Spotify gets into the hardware business with a reported 2 million people on the...
Headlines
In-Car Listening Influenced by More Than Music Taste
BBC research looks at the factors influencing listener behavior when faced with increasing in-car...
Headlines
BTS Pulse Focuses on Dashboard Technologies
Virtual event features speakers from NAB, Xperi, EBU and Quu
Headlines
WINS Honored With World Radio Day Award
Award is to a station that exemplifies the best attributes of the radio industry
Headlines
NATE Sets Membership Record
Association is meeting in Las Vegas this week; Miller re-elected as board chair
Manufacturers
Media Tech Firms Face ‘Bleak’ Components Outlook
IABM says situation for suppliers has gotten worse in the past nine months
Headlines
Human Connection Draws in Younger Listeners
Cridland: People tuned to audio programs during the pandemic for the human voice
News Makers
Visual Component Growing in Importance
Koenig says visual elements will play a bigger role in audio and radio products
Headlines
iHeart Will Use Voice Cloning to Amplify Podcasts
Company deploys Veritone synthetic voice technology
Business and Law
FCC Finalizes Changes to Radio Tech Rules
Class D NCE stations may be able to increase power and coverage
Headlines
Telos Alliance Launches Container Education Series
Five-part online event lays out basic concepts for engineers
Manufacturers
Audio-Technica Canada Opens New Headquarters
A-T hosts grand opening of new HQ in St. Hubert, Quebec
Headlines
Across Europe, Most New Cars Are DAB+ Equipped
DAB+ is standard equipment in 90% of new cars In 13 of the top...
Business and Law
Friends of WLRN Sign Management Agreement
School Board of Miami-Dade County hires the organization to manage the public stations
Headlines
Texas LPFM Issued Forfeiture for Late-filed Application
FCC issued the fine to Holy Spirit Oil Filled Ministry
Business and Law
iHeart Pursues “Brand Safety” With Sounder Deal
Media firm invests in contextual targeting for audio
Headlines
Women Make More Gains in Top GM Jobs
But the latest MIW survey shows plenty of room for more growth
People News
Texas Broadcasters Remember Dick Pickens
Consulting and project engineer was a popular DJ before he was an ABIP inspector
Programming and Sales
VuHaus Recruits KAFM for ‘NPR Live Sessions’
The Colorado station is the 21st public outlet to join the local music discovery...
NAB
LeGeyt: We Must Confront Big Tech’s Online Dominance
NAB president/CEO address Media Institute’s Communications Forum
Headlines
New ABA Engineering Classes on Tap
Alabama Broadcasters Association will host radio and TV engineering classes later this year
Business and Law
FCC, NTIA Seek Better Spectrum Coordination
“We need a whole-of-government approach to spectrum policy”
Business and Law
FCC Updates Political Programming, Recordkeeping Rules
New rules go into effect March 14
Business and Law
Broadcasters Reiterate Opposition to Disclosure Rule
Oral arguments are set for April in appeal of FCC mandate
People News
Velea-Grumezea Joins WinMedia
New sales manager is tasked with helping with growth in turnkey projects