News and Business
GM Looks Beyond Smartphone Projection
An end to mirroring could push radio behind more menus in the dash
in-car listening
Global
Radio Must Fight for Its Car Dashboard Placement
Need for physical buttons and voice assistant woes were WorldDAB Summit themes
Programming and Sales
Infotainment Systems Are the Future of Automotive Sales, Report Finds
Catering to consumer preferences pays off, according to Gracenote
Guest Commentaries
How KUT Adopted Hybrid Radio
The NPR affiliate in Austin, Texas, has enhanced the listener experience across platforms
Business and Law
TuneIn Signs Deal With BYD Auto
BYD is now the world's largest producer of electric vehicles
People News
Steve Newberry Signs On for 3 More Years as Quu CEO
He looks ahead to expanding the company's visual radio offerings
Digital Radio
WorldDAB Freshens In-Car UX Guidelines
Document contains recommendations for carmakers and broadcasters
News and Business
EBU Updates Its Connected Car Playbook
Changes were announced at the recent WorldDAB Automotive summit
Reader's Forum
Letter: In-Car Displays Should Come With More Practical Features
What if cars used their screens to display "check engine" statuses or info on...
News and Business
Study: Car Ownership Remains Strong, 62% Want Radio Built-In
DTS study also finds a majority of young people view their vehicle as a...
Guest Commentaries
To Dash or Not to Dash: How Is Your Station’s Metadata?
"Digital radio has all the tools to create the experience car listeners need"
Road Warrior
Bigger Screens and Even Fewer Knobs
A look at how radio shows up in the dash of new models from...
News and Business
Radioplayer, NPR Partner for Delivery to Connected Cars
The UK-based company is expanding its reach into the U.S. market
Business and Law
AM Radio Bill Takes Critical Step in House
The wheels are turning in Washington to bring proposed bill up for full House...
News and Business
AM/FM Radio Leads the Way for Ad-Supported Audio in the Car
Overall, in-car listening has rebounded from its pre-pandemic dip, per Edison Research
Headlines
Radio’s In-Car Prominence Is an Indicator of Industry Health
Broadcasters cite pros and cons of the medium at WorldDAB Automotive
Guest Commentaries
Why Is Radio So Hard to Listen to?
Good God, is there no one in the building actually listening to the station?
Columns and Views
How Do We Navigate the Future of Automotive Connectivity?
"It’s clear that the automotive industry is on the cusp of a thrilling revolution"
News and Business
Mini USA Adopts SiriusXM With 360L
New models include a one-year subscription to the hybrid radio platform
Guest Commentaries
In-Vehicle Gaming Is an Essential Opportunity
It presents a major opportunity for radio to engage audiences
Columns and Views
Why Congestion Pricing Matters for Radio
When government policy reduces traffic, it cuts down on OTA listening
Business and Law
Congressman Pushes for Warning Labels on New Cars Without AM Radio
Rep. Gottheimer says driving a car without AM radio’s warning capabilities is a safety...
Guest Commentaries
Make the Move to HLS
Greg Ogonowski says it’s time to reinvent, using better tools
News and Business
AM/FM In-Car Listening Surges to Pre-Pandemic Norms
Edison Research releases its latest “Share of Ear” data
Business and Law
Attempt to Pass AM for Every Vehicle Act in Senate Falls Short
Sen. Rand Paul objected, saying "mandating that all cars have AM radio is antithetical"
Headlines
Carmakers Say Solving Analog AM Interference in EVs Could Cost Billions
The Center for Automotive Research lists shielding cables, interference filters and active noise cancellation...
News and Business
GM Goes Embedded in Its EVs
Support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to end in some vehicles
News and Business
EBU: Radio Needs to Be Visible in the Connected Car
“People love the radio's simplicity and accessibility and we should never forget that”
News and Business
Edison Research: Motorists Still Love Radio
Megan Lazovick shared three key findings at the WorldDAB Automotive conference
Reader's Forum
Letter: The “AM for Every Vehicle Act” Needs This Update
"At present, the bill only requires that an AM receiver be installed in each...
Business and Law
Thirteen Senators Urge FEMA to Be a Champion for AM
"Interference issues between EVs and AM signals are resolvable," they wrote in a letter
Business and Law
“Dashboard Dialogue” Confirms Value of In-Car Radio
New Edison Research survey finds 86% of people would miss having a radio in...
News and Business
SiriusXM CEO on a Changing Media Landscape: “We Have to Remain Flexible”
Jennifer Witz says the satellites brand’s “biggest funnel” remains the car market
Business and Law
Congress Sings AM’s Praises, Pushes for Protection of the Senior Band
"Consumers should not bear the cost of receiving lifesaving emergency information. Period."
News and Business
Here Are the Markets With the Largest Proportion of AM Radio Listeners
A new analysis of Nielsen data ranks 141 U.S. markets
Columns and Views
A Rant About Radio From David Bialik
AM is in a fast decline, but FM isn’t far behind
Guest Commentaries
It’s Not Enough to “Save” AM, Ford Should Fix It
"Make your AM section the best in the business and show the others how...
News and Business
What People Are Saying About Ford, Its Decision to Keep AM
Radio World readers and other interested parties took to social media to share their...
Business and Law
House Hearing Will Discuss AM in Cars
Read what committee leaders from both parties had to say about AM