Guest Commentaries
How the FCC Can Rescue Radio
Roger Lanctot writes that the commission needs to act now on geotargeting
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News Makers
LeGeyt Raises the Volume on Radio
Association leader talks with Radio World about his first year on the job
Business and Law
Sen. Van Hollen Adds to Growing List of ZoneCasting Concerns
He sent a letter to the FCC chairwoman this week regarding GBS' proposal
Headlines
GBS Founder “Took Advantage of My Father”
Son of a former business associate of Chris Devine calls GBS statements "blatantly inaccurate"
News and Business
Broadcasters Deny Support of GBS’ Geo-Targeting Proposal
"Entirely unaware of our participation in this proceeding"
Business and Law
Members of Congress Share Concern About Geo-Targeting Proposal
Technology could lead radio broadcasters to “exclude rural areas,” 13 Republicans say
Business and Law
GBS Attorney Responds to Claims That Letters of Support Are Suspect
Says NAB is playing mischief
Business and Law
Report: Questions Raised About Support of Geo-Targeting Technology
NAB questions validity of some comments from small broadcasters
Business and Law
GBS Calls Out NAB for “Disingenuous” Comments
Contention swirls around efforts to launch geo-targeting technology
Headlines
NAB Questions Past Business Dealings of GBS CEO
In response, GeoBroadcast Solutions decries "desperate attempt at character assassination"
Guest Commentaries
Beware of the Empty Promises of ZoneCasting
NAB's Rick Kaplan says "If GBS’s proposed system was actually a good idea, broadcasters...
Guest Commentaries
Time for Auto Makers to Rescue Radio
Auto industry analyst Roger Lanctot weighs in on the geo-targeting debate
Business and Law
BIA Supports Geo-Targeting Technology
Advertising research and data company says “local radio at a disadvantage” without it
Business and Law
ZoneCasting Developer Disputes NAB Claims
Says NAB is leading campaign to “misinform and disseminate misleading information”
Business and Law
Representatives Express Concern About Geo-Targeting Proposal
Members of Congress urge the FCC to assess impact of FM booster rule changes
Business and Law
10 Reps Write to Rosenworcel on Geo-Targeting
Democratic members cite benefits to minorities
Headlines
ZoneCasting Generates More Contention
Its technology developer says NAB is ignoring fundamental point of this proceeding
Business and Law
REC Networks: “FCC Missing Key Point in ZoneCasting Rulemaking”
Says commission not addressing impact of LCRA in proceeding
News and Business
HD Radio Developer Takes Close Look at ZoneCasting
Xperi offers up criticism of geo-targeting technology
Headlines
NABOB and MMTC Stand Up for Geo-Targeting
They say the GBS tests prove that booster origination can proceed
News and Business
NAB Scoffs at GBS Geo-Targeting Tests
Says GBS tests were "rigged" and “effectively attempted to catfish” the FCC
Business and Law
Hugh Hewitt Opposes FM Geo-Targeting
Calls it a “terrible” idea and a threat to local radio
Headlines
FCC Sticks to Geotargeting Comment Deadline
Disappointed NAB cautions against a rush to judgment
Business and Law
Deadline Set for New Geo-Targeting Comments
This window is for responses to the GBS technical data
Business and Law
FCC Seeks More Comment on Geo-Targeting
Gives industry a chance to weigh in on the field data from station technical...
Local
San Jose Station Tests Geo-Targeted Ads
GBS calls it the first field testing of its “hyper-local” technology using actual spots
Programming and Sales
iHeart Launches “Private Marketplace” for Podcasts
Programmatic platform provides scale, “psychographic” targeting
Business and Law
Geo-Targeting Proposal Hits Headwinds
NAB, others come out strong against FM booster proposal
Tech and Gear
Mississippi Station Wants to Demo ZoneCasting
GBS gets support from Roberts Radio in push for geo-targeting
Tech and Gear
GBS Defends Its Geo-Targeting Proposal
Says technical and economic arguments don’t make sense but plans more testing
Tech and Gear
Minority Groups Call for a Geo-Targeting Pilot
MMTC, NABOB call for industry parties to work together
Headlines
GBS Says Interference Isn’t an Issue
No need for more regulations if geo-targeting is permitted, it argues
Business and Law
NAB Details Its “Cannibalization” Worry
Here are details on one of its key arguments against geo-targeting
Headlines
NAB “Strongly Opposes” Geo-Targeting Proposal
Association warns the FCC of “potentially seismic risks” to the FM band
Business and Law
Starks Keeps Spotlight on GBS Proposal
FCC commissioner continues to beat the drum for geotargeting
Headlines
GBS Welcomes FCC Progress
Major groups have expressed hesitation about allowing zoned FM broadcasting
Business and Law
GeoBroadcast Proposal Likely to Get a Look at FCC
Notice about geo-targeting via boosters is circulating at the commission
Headlines
KWFN Deploys an HD Radio Single-Frequency Network
GeoBroadcast Solutions calls this a first and highlights relevance to geotargeting
News and Business
GBS Gathers Support for Geo-Targeting
But big groups caution the FCC that more real-world data is needed first
Headlines
Xperi Says It’s OK With a Geo-Targeting NPRM
The HD Radio developer says it is satisfied by GBS’ plans for testing