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FCC to Host Summit on Finding Jobs in the Tech Sector
The Road Map to Tech Jobs event is set for January 15
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Programming and Sales
Determining How Many Ads a Station Needs to Run to Get Results
A new study offers guidance as to how much and how often an audience...
Business and Law
CMT Radio Virtual Holiday Party to Benefit Children’s Hospitals
Affiliates and open markets are invited to download the program on Dec. 14
Business and Law
Florida Licensee Sees Construction Permit Revoked After Procedural Missteps
Florida Community Radio was looking to build a NCE station in Horseshoe Beach, Fla.
Business and Law
Broadcaster to Pay $125,000 as Part of Civil Penalty and Consent Decree
Magic Broadcasting was being investigated over tower lighting issues and radio contest rules
Business and Law
NFCB Introduces New Board Members for 2021
“We were delighted to see a broad slate of talented candidates step up,” says...
Business and Law
AM Stations Face Forfeiture for Late License Renewals
The two AM stations serve Cullman in north central Alabama
Business and Law
FM Translator Renewal Met With Interference, Misrepresentation Claims
Issues for Louisiana translator include enquiries into antenna type and questions about character
People News
Rules on Filing of Petitions Trip Up California FM Translator
FCC says a California licensee looking to construct FM translator has issues
Headlines
New Technical Group Aims to Assist in Rollout of DAB+
The group will target stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region
Business and Law
Failure to File a Renewal Application Trips Up Two Licensees in Louisiana
A radio station inside Angola prison was one of two FM stations that allegedly...
Programming and Sales
Glimpsing History Through New Digitized Radio Programs
The American Archive of Public Broadcasting has released a collection of historic radio programs...
Business and Law
New BTS Career Center Launched by IEEE Broadcast Technology Society
Center caters to broadcast industry professionals
Business and Law
Westwood One’s TM Studios Finds Familiar New Owners
Famed jingle and production house purchased by company vets
Business and Law
Tracking Radio’s Road to Recovery
New Nielsen report tracks the past eight months of data in the top 50...
Business and Law
New Association Tackles the Needs of Independent Radio Stations
Independent Broadcasters Association brings resources, revenue opportunities to independent broadcasters
Headlines
BBC Quantifies How Much Energy Needed to Deliver and Listen to Radio
In the U.K., FM radio had the biggest footprint but also had the highest...
Business and Law
Entercom and FanDuel Ink Partnership
New audio offering will combine sports radio with a sportsbook betting platform
Business and Law
iHeartMedia to Acquire Podcast Company Voxnest
According to iHeart CEO, the acquisition will accelerate the growth of its podcasting platform
Headlines
Watch Out! The “Phantom Power” Is Coming This Halloween Season
Audio performance recalling radio history will air during 2020 AES Fall Show
Business and Law
Share of Listening to Podcasting Hits All-Time High
New data from Edison Research Share of Ear report reveals jump in U.S. listening...
Business and Law
Media Bureau Changes Course, Revokes CP Grant for Oregon FM Translator
New evidence revealed that the translator would cause interference to the signal of a...
Programming and Sales
Library of Congress to Archive “Poe Theatre on the Air”
This old-time radio production, produced as a modern day podcast offering, honors the work...
Business and Law
Bloomberg Radio to Work With Key Networks
Key to handle ad and affiliate sales and marketing
Roots of Radio
Honoring the Rollicking Radio Revolution Led by WBCN
An award-winning documentary is honoring the role that radio plays in fighting for justice...
Business and Law
FCC Addresses Reconsideration Petitions on FM Translator Interference Rules
The commission responded to four groups who asked the commission to reconsider parts of...
Business and Law
New SBE Website Redesigned from Inside Out
The redesign gives the organization greater flexibility going forward
Business and Law
Breaking of LPFM Rules Leads to $15,000 Penalty for R.I. Station
Consent decree resolves issues over commercial underwriting and multiple station ownership
Business and Law
Coalition Calls for Day of Action for Diversity in Public Media
Nov. 10 to be recognized as a day for reflection, learning and action
Headlines
NAB, DRM Spar Over AM Digital for U.S.
Digital Radio Mondiale says its technology deserves to be tested in the United States
Business and Law
2020 Is the Year That Radio Hits a “Proverbial Iceberg,” Survey Says
The pandemic has increased adoption of other media sources, but radio still remains tailor-made...
Global
DRM Consortium Updates Industry with New Video Productions
Additional benefits for Digital Radio Mondiale include the delivery of data along with audio...
Business and Law
NAB Says FCC Should Stick to Its Decision on LP-250
NAB approves but LP-250 supporters say the agency does not offer rationale for denial
Programming and Sales
NAB Launches Campaign Celebrating the First Amendment
The campaign includes a toolkit with on-air and digital resources for broadcasters
Business and Law
Consumer Audio Firm Gets Digital Radio Accreditation Green Light
The DAB tick mark scheme is a U.K. certification program for consumer radios
Headlines
New IEEE Event to Take Pulse of Industry
IEEE BTS Pulse three-day virtual event will touch on issues like broadcaster disaster preparedness
Roots of Radio
Georgia Radio Is On the Mind as the Peach State Celebrates #Radio100
A series of radio spots and digital elements honor the state’s diverse population, lifestyles...
Business and Law
Licensee Agrees to $8,000 Consent Agreement on Unauthorized License Transfer
Failed to request prior approval of the transaction as required by FCC rules
Business and Law
FCC Introduces Plan to Increase Staff Diversity
The new Early Career Staff Diversity Initiative seeks to diversify talent among commission staff...
Business and Law
FCC Releases Guidance on Using WEA Alerts
Agency offering details on how best to take advantage of this tool in recognition...
Headlines
KNX Celebrates 100 Years With Trip Down Audio Lane
Station’s official anniversary is Sept. 10
Business and Law
Radio Ranks As Most Trustworthy Source in New iHeartMedia Poll
The survey also revealed radio delivers tangible benefits to listeners, from improving mood to...