Jacobs Urges AM Stations to Lean Into Apps and FM Options
Consultant writes with urgency in face of “abandonment” by some carmakers What can AM broadcasters in the United States do in the face of news that major carmakers appear to be willing to drop over-the-air AM reception from their cars? Consultant Fred Jacobs has some ideas today. He wrote partly in response to the news […]
Former FEMA Leaders Continue Push for AM Preservation
Say the removal of AM radios from cars is “a grave threat to future local, state and federal disaster response and relief efforts” The laundry list of current and former government officials advocating for the safeguarding of AM radio in electric vehicles continues to grow. On Feb. 26, seven former leaders of the Federal Emergency […]
Senate Republicans pen letter asking DirecTV to explain decision ditching Newsmax
A group of leading Senate Republicans is requesting information from cable provider DirecTV surrounding its recent decision to drop conservative network Newsmax from its channel lineup. In a letter dated Feb. 1 and shared exclusively with The Hill, GOP Sens. Ted Cruz (Texas), Lindsey Graham (S.C.), Mike Lee (Utah) and Tom Cotton (Ark.) wrote to the cable […]
JCPA and AMFA Are Dead In D.C.
Klobuchar Loses ‘Lame Duck’ Vote On JCPA. Is AMFA Dead, Too? With the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act’s omission from a Congressional omnibus bill, there will likely be no legislative action during this Congressional session. At the same time, the much-ballyhooed but lightly supported American Music Fairness Act, introduced by now-retired Democratic House Member Ted […]
Proposal To Allow Radio And TV To Air Cannabis Ads Introduced In Senate.
There is yet another path open to potentially allowing cannabis advertising on radio and television stations. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) has introduced a bill that would permit radio and television stations to accept advertising for legal cannabis products if the station is licensed in a state that permits the advertising of medical or adult-use […]
NAB Launches Attack Ads Ahead Of Royalty Bill’s Expected Advance In Congress.
Despite a near-majority of House members on record as opposing the creation of a performance royalty placed on radio stations, the National Association of Broadcasters says it expects a bill that would do just that will move forward in the coming weeks. The NAB says it expects House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) to […]
FAA Report Recommends Update to Drone Rules
The recommendations outline new regulations, certifications for “beyond visual line of sight” operation Drone pilots, take notice: The Federal Aviation Administration committee is recommending new operational rules and certification criteria for uncrewed aircraft systems operating beyond visual line of sight. The FAA Beyond Visual Line of Sight Aviation Rulemaking Committee released its final report earlier this month. The committee […]
Run the airwaves with Amp, the live radio app from Amazon
Amp is launching in limited-access U.S. beta for iOS. Learn how it will enable creators to DJ their own shows for free, with tens of millions of licensed songs. Amazon just released the limited-access beta version of Amp, a new app that will give you a way to DJ your own live radio shows. Creators can […]
FCC Takes Steps to Protect Against Cyberattacks From Russia and its Agents
FCC Chairwoman wants public input on protecting against vulnerabilities WASHINGTON—In light of Russia’s attack on the Ukraine last week, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has proposed action to help protect America’s communications networks against cyberattacks. Earlier in the week, the Department of Homeland Security warned U.S. organizations at all levels that they could face cyber threats […]
Big Country Stars Thank Radio
From Dierks Bentley and Jon Pardi performing at The Ryman to Thomas Rhett, who played opening night of CRS at the Amazon Music sponsored event, the gratitude from country artists was clear; thank you for playing our songs. It’s the goal every country artist has and not one complained that radio stations were playing their […]
