Business and Law
Report: Questions Raised About Support of Geo-Targeting Technology
NAB questions validity of some comments from small broadcasters
GeoBroadcast Solutions
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
Headlines
GBS and Its Allies Met With Rosenworcel to Talk Boosters
NABOB, MMTC and other advocates of geo-targeting took part in the meeting
Business and Law
BIA Supports Geo-Targeting Technology
Advertising research and data company says “local radio at a disadvantage” without it
Headlines
Radio Owners That Support Geotargeting Appeal to NAB
58 companies sign a joint letter to Curtis LeGeyt asking NAB to drop its...
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
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...
Headlines
iHeartMedia, GBS Spar Again Over Geo-Targeting
Tech developer says the media company keeps “rehashing criticisms”
Headlines
GBS Says iHeart Is Being Hypocritical on Geo-Targeting
It says a comparison to iHeart’s AdBuilder is relevant
Manufacturers
GBS Inks Deal in Canada With Octave Communications
Octave will sell and support MaxxCasting systems
Local
San Jose Station Tests Geo-Targeted Ads
GBS calls it the first field testing of its “hyper-local” technology using actual spots
Business and Law
Bonneville to Deploy GBS SFN in San Francisco
MaxxCasting network to be completed by March
Tech and Gear
EMF Deploys MaxxCasting in Chicago
WAWE uses synchronized booster system to improve coverage
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
Headlines
Bill Hieatt Dies, Was CTO of GBS
Trained in engineering and business, he also made a mark at First Broadcasting
Business and Law
FCC Asks for Comments on FM Geo-Targeting
GBS secures an NPRM but O'Rielly urges FCC to take its time
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