Business and Law
FCC Proposes 6% Cut to Radio Regulatory Fees
The commission also wants to ditch pandemic-related financial relief
COVID-19
Headlines
NAB’s Chris Brown Preps His Final Spring NAB Show
“We are in a renewed golden era of live events coming out of COVID”
News and Business
Supply Issues Nag Equipment Manufacturers
Companies say inflation is creating volatile pricing for components
Global
Australia Demonstrates DRM on AM, FM
Since September 2020, ABC Radio has been quietly trialing DRM technology in Victoria
News and Business
An Upbeat IBC Previews First In-Person Gathering in Three Years
After two years of virtual forums, organizers, exhibitors eager to get back to business
Manufacturers
Supply Chain Constraints Rock Equipment Suppliers
Parts shortages delay broadcasting projects as prices balloon
News Makers
TuneIn’s Stern on Why He’s Bullish on Radio
“We are in the radio content distribution business”
Programming and Sales
TechSurvey 2022: Pandemic Drives Down Radio Listening
But listener loyalty seems to be building
NAB Show
Negative COVID Test or Proof of Vaxx Required at NAB Show
Masks will be recommended, but not mandatory
Headlines
Would Tower Climbers Quit in Droves Over Vaxx Mandate?
NATE tells OSHA that its member companies are seriously concerned
Global
IBC Cancels In-Person Event
Decision has been taken due to the Covid situation in the Netherlands
NAB Show
NAB Promises a “Reimagined” Event
Three major trade shows return to in-person formats in the next five months
Programming and Sales
New Public Campaign Aims to Bring Music Back Safely
Campaign to offer spots to radio stations looking to encourage safe return to live...
Radio World Ebooks
After the Masks Come Off
A new ebook explores what radio infrastructure will look like post-pandemic
Business and Law
NATE Calls for Public Comment Period on Proposed Federal Vaccine Mandate
Tower association said a significant number of tower workers could resign if they are...
From the Editor
COVID Doesn’t Care About Trade Shows
In a pandemic, it’s risky to schedule things too far out
NAB Show
NAB Show Registrations Roll Over
If you signed up for the event in October, it now applies for April
Global
IBC Show Welcomes Easing of Pandemic Measures
Unpredictable pandemic has made it hard for event planners to promote events with certainty
Guest Commentaries
Radio Brings Audiences Together
During the disruption of the pandemic, radio’s strength is more clear than ever
NAB Show
NAB Show Will Use App for Proof of Vaxx
Organizers share more info about safety measures on-site
Business and Law
Grants to Help Public Stations Address COVID Misinformation
CPB will award $275,000 in grants to 14 stations in communities with high infection...
Headlines
NAB Show Will Require Vaccination
“We think this is a positive step in reducing the spread of COVID-19 and...
More Show News
CES Show Will Require Vaccinations
Gary Shapiro describes a “roller coaster of emotion”
Programming and Sales
Developing Radio Partners Makes a Difference in Africa
In countries like Malawi and Burkina Faso, internet is often nonexistent
Programming and Sales
Nielsen Cites Improving Consumer Sentiment
“Ready to go”: Survey reflects an economy that’s opening back up
News Makers
Lessons of Radio Row at the ACM Awards
How do you bring a parade of artists past a row of radio DJs...
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: Masks Off
Are state changes prompting stations to stop requiring face coverings?
Programming and Sales
Nielsen Highlights Encouraging Radio Trends
U.S. weekly radio listening is back up, though not yet to pre-pandemic levels
News Makers
APRE Seeks Return to Normalcy
A Q&A with association President Victoria St. John on plans for 2022 PREC
From the Editor
On-Air Radio Revenue Tanked ~24% in 2020
For U.S. commercial radio, last year was simply a bad one
More Show News
TAB Is Ready for an In-Person Show in 12 Weeks
We asked President Oscar Rodriguez what the show will be like
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: Reopening Radio
Stations have much to consider when it comes to welcoming back staff and guests
Programming and Sales
Nielsen Reports “Big Gains” for Radio Listening
Audience in March is back to 96% of what it was a year ago
Business and Law
Smith Goes to the Hill to Talk Vaccines
NAB leader points to broadcasters’ ability to message locally
News Makers
EBU’s New Head of Radio Sees Opportunity, Peril
Kudláčová discusses multiplatform audio with Radio World
Business and Law
Tribal and HBCU Stations Receive Public Media Funds for Coronavirus Outreach
More than $300,000 awarded to coordinate COVID-19 PSAs