Which Commissioner Wants More Pirate Prevention?
Speaking in front of members of the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday, Republican FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly made it be known that "a core function of the Commission ... is not being sufficiently achieved as it pertains to pirate radio stations." As he sees it, the continued presence of buccaneer broadcasters littering the FM dial with unlicensed signals is a failure of the Commission's ability to protect "the integrity of Commission-granted spectrum rights." We have an RBR + TVBR OBSERVATION on the topic.
Shotgun wedding for terrestrial/satellite radio?
The FCC declined to make inclusion of AM, FM and HD radio a must-carry item on the interoperable satellite audio receivers that are to be a result of
HD Radio now available on iPhone & iTouch
Well, it’s not built in, but it’s a step in the right direction…iBiquity has made its first foray into the mobile market and its...
98.7 Kiss FM replaces burned Christmas tree
Here's a great example of radio coming to the rescue of a local community's spirits: Cox Radio Group’s 98.7 Kiss FM Birmingham, AL replaced...
Sovereign City partners with United Stations
Sovereign City Communications has reached agreement with United Stations Radio Networks to serve as its national sales rep. USRN will handle the national ad...
Taylor Swift-ly rises on radio
Top 40 and Hot AC radio is helping Taylor Swift gain traction.
SIRIUS XM to launch "The Woodstock Channel"
…to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock Music & Art Fair held at Max Yasgur’s farm in Bethel, New York in 1969. The...
NABOB’s Winston attacks Arbitron, capital providers
Many broadcasters are facing high debt service, economically-driven loss of revenue and loss of asset value. On top of that, according to National
A Path Forward For Hispanic Radio, As The Leaders See It
Join the conversation at the Hispanic Radio Conference as our expert panelists discuss what is on their minds as we emerge from a global pandemic. Moderated by Jay Meyers, President/CEO of Broadcast Management & Technology, Hispanic radio leaders on this panel include Tom Castro, Board Member/Advisor for the newly formed Latino Media Network; Otto Padron, President/CEO of Meruelo Media; and Albert Rodriguez, President/COO at SBS.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Alex Quintero
Alex Quintero is busy this week leading the launch of the all-new Radio Resources, described by parent company Gen Media Partners as “a tool kit for radio broadcasters that’s tailored for small and medium-market owners and operators." To find out more about this just-launched venture, we welcome Alex, who serves as Radio Resources' Director of Products and Services, to the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE
Urban One Could Face Nasdaq Trouble From A New Filing Delay
After significant financial filing delays in 2023, Urban One hasn't quite shaken off the leftover slowdown. The broadcaster helmed by Alfred Liggins has announced a delay in submitting its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Want a Wasatch Front Noncomm? It’s Up For Bid
Shows from such sources as APM, PRI, the BBC and the CBC could soon disappear from along Utah's Wasatch Front. An auction is being conducted that will likely award the noncommercial FM radio station serving Salt Lake City to the highest bidder. Greg Guy of Patrick Communications is overseeing the process.
A Fresh View On Network Radio’s Client ROI
Now that the second half of 2017 is here, one network radio operation has set its sights on advertiser growth. As Skyview Networks EVP/GM Jeanne-Marie Condo sees it, Q3 and Q4 are looking strong. That's all thanks to a new client perspective on the power of network radio and national ad sales, she tells RBR+TVBR in an exclusive interview.
Clear Channel hands out stock options
The end of 2010 brought stock option grants to three key employees. RBR-TVBR observation: The trio of execs will now have to work to get CC Media
hardDrive shows sport anti-bullying content
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and United Stations Radio Networks says its nationally syndicated rock programs “hardDrive” and “hardDrive XL”, both hosted by...