Business and Law
U.S. Radio Operations Adjust to Coronavirus
Windscreens, audio codecs in demand as industry goes remote
NPR
Digital Radio
NPR Supports All-Digital on AM, With Caveats
Asks FCC to further address interference concerns and build in a subsequent review plan
Business and Law
FCC Weighs the Future of FM6 Stations
“Franken FMs” defend their existence; NPR calls them a misuse of public airwaves
Headlines
NPR Says LPTV Stations Are ‘Misusing’ FM Radio Services
Wants FCC to put an end to Franken FM stations
Headlines
Smart Speakers Continue Home Invasion
And radio finds new ways to reach audiences as technology matures
Digital Radio
NAB and NPR Press FCC to Allow Asymmetric Sidebands
That option now requires experimental authority
Guest Commentaries
NPR Distribution Offers Emergency Kits
With CPB backing, the project makes backup kits available to public stations
Business and Law
C-Band Contention Ramps Up
NAB urges the commission to ignore “a win staring us all in the face”
Guest Commentaries
PRSS Program to Cultivate New Technical Talent
Aims to address engineering “brain drain”
Business and Law
FCC Finalizes Repack Cost “Catalog”
Document aims to help FM stations understand what is potentially reimbursable
News Makers
NPR’s Sucherman Seeks Digital Partnerships
“There is a great synergy between these platforms and public radio”
Tech and Gear
Next-Gen PRSS System Is on the Way
Hybrid system to feature public internet connection
Business and Law
FCC Makes Additional Repack Funding Rules Official
Commissioner O’Rielly wants to “ensure FM radio stations are compensated for legitimate costs in...
Headlines
NPR Changes Its Tune for “Morning Edition”
New theme to replace BJ Leiderman classic in early May
Business and Law
Public Radio Not a Fan of FM Repack Reimbursement Proposal
NPR dissatisfied with proposed order of reimbursement; issue up for vote on March 15
News and Business
Voice-Controlled Wait Wait Quiz “Checked All the Boxes” for NPR
And New Platform Partnerships VP says to expect “more from NPR in the voice...
News and Business
IAB Certifies Blubrry’s Podcast Stats
NPR also earned the compliance confidence distinction
News and Business
NPR’s Mohn Announces Plans to Step Down
After five years as president/CEO, he will transition to president emeritus role in June
News and Business
iHeartMedia Recognizes NPR as Podcast Trailblazer
Pubcaster will receive iHeartRadio Podcast Pioneer Award
Industry News
NPR: Minimize Harm and Maximize Relief to FM Stations
Public broadcaster tells FCC that “innocent bystander” stations must be protected
News and Business
Smart Speaker Owners Listen to More Audio (But Not Necessarily Radio)
Some key takeaways from NPR and Edison Research’s Smart Audio Report
Programming and Sales
Introducing The Pod Shop
Learn about a podcast development initiative D.C. station WAMU is launching
FCC
NPR Says US Should Divide C-Band to Conquer 5G
The pubcaster says sharing should mean exclusive spectrum for incumbents, wireless broadband
Headlines
FCC Wants Comments on Feasibility of Sharing C Band Spectrum
NPR says sharing spectrum is not feasible; comment deadline set for May 31
News and Business
WATCH: RIP, Carl Kasell
Remembering the life of the longtime NPR newscaster, who died Tuesday
Headlines
NPR Stations Say CPB Funding Cuts Would Hurt
Federal funding makes up important contribution
News and Business
NPR Chief Digital Officer Emphasizes Content and Connection
Hjelm says digital teams should be at the frontline “to meet the changing needs...
Streaming
NPR-Edison Research Survey Tracks Adoption of Voice-Activated Technology
Says holiday season a benchmark moment for smart speaker sales
Around the World
Santa Monica’s KCRW Will Soon Take to the Air in Berlin
The re-tender of the VHF frequency 104.1 MHz became necessary at the beginning of...
Programming and Sales
NPR to Experiment With Audio Virtual Reality
Knight Foundation, Google News Lab and Online News Association hand out $285K to promote...
Industry
Pubcasters Tell FCC to Kill the Hourly ID
FCC modernization suggestions from NPR, PBS and others
News and Business
Pubcasters Say Kill the Hourly ID
FCC modernization suggestions from NPR, PBS and others
Tech and Gear
Edison Research and NPR Release Smart Audio Report
Contains insights on audio consumption, usage behaviors, ties to smart home tech and more
Industry
NPR West Seeks Electronics Engineer
The position is a 12-month assignment with the possibility of moving to full-time
News Makers
National Recording Registry Adds NPR’s ‘All Things Considered,’ Vin Scully Broadcast
Library of Congress adds 25 recordings based on cultural, artistic and historical importance
Streaming
NPR Digital Expands Partnership With Triton Digital
Selected Triton Digital’s Audio Platform to deliver, monetize and measure live streaming content
Industry
NAB Wants FM Chips in Phones Activated for WEA
National Broadcasters Association and National Public Radio have submitted a joint comment for a...
Online
NPR Brings Audio Posts to Facebook
Pubcsater is running preview throughout December, with full launch expected in January
Mobile
NPR One Gains Compatibility With MirrorLink RockScout
Starting Nov. 7, users will be able to get connectivity to their car dashboards...
Industry
This Is a Drill
You don’t have a working disaster recovery plan until you originate programming from your...