FCC Proposes Higher Regulatory Fees For Radio In 2020.
For the second consecutive year, the Federal Communications Commission is proposing to increase the amount charged to radio stations, although the hike won’t be nearly as steep as a year…
FEMA Effort Provides Masks to Broadcasters
State associations are the conduit; NAB is helping coordinate An effort is underway to distribute washable cotton masks to essential employees of U.S. broadcasters, those responsible for maintaining operational continuity…
Security Issues Concerning Operation of EAS Equipment
I hope everyone is staying safe and abiding by the guidance concerning Covid-19. Second, most broadcast operations are now being handled off-site, which could create security problems. Hackers know this…
Pandemic Offers New Role For Local TV News
New findings from international research and strategy firm SmithGeiger show a resurgence of linear TV over SVOD viewing during the pandemic with Americans flocking to local news. It’s a significant…
Higher Rates, But Some Concessions For Radio In New Deal With BMI.
Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) has begun notifying the 10,000 radio stations and broadcast groups that license its music about the new terms of its agreement with the radio industry. Under…
Is AM All-Digital Right for Your Station?
It could be if you are ready for the needed investment in time and effort BY RICK GREENHUT ⋅ RADIO WORLD PUBLISHED: MARCH 6, 2020 The author is director of broadcast…
Bipartisan Effort Pushes for Local Media Support
House members call on colleagues, President Trump, to support local media during pandemic WASHINGTON—Supporting local media—including TV stations, radio stations and newspapers—has become a bipartisan effort in D.C., highlighted in…
Study: Radio Listening Up Across All Dayparts During Pandemic.
As tens of millions of Americans enter week two, or three, of working from home, radio continues as a companion even outside the traditional workplace setting. Nearly 40% of those…
