A Deal ‘Disruptor’ Grabs A Richmond FM Translator
Until recently it has been a part of the Delmarva Educational Association's Truth Network Christian Talk and Teaching family. Now, this 30-watt FM translator serving much of Virginia's capital city is being spun. It's a "Disruptor" that's acquiring the facility. And, it is all but poised to join the MAGA Radio Network the buyer founded two years ago.
Early Bird Rate Ends For Radio Masters Sales Summit
Possessing the tools and knowledge to battle in this high-speed environment is more essential than ever. From September 22-23, you and your team have the chance to gain these vital assets at the inaugural Radio Masters Sales Summit — presented by Streamline Publishing's Radio Ink and the Center for Sales Strategy. Early Bird rates end June 15, so be sure to secure your slot now!
Cox Media Group’s Orlando AM Delisted For Improper Encoding Move
UPDATED: It was established long before the sale of WPYO in Orlando by Cox Media Group to SBS that a rivalry for Spanish-language radio listeners would ensue. Now, it has become known that CMG shut off the encoder for "El Zol 95.3" at some point before its sale, and reset it for WDBO-AM. Nielsen Audio investigated, and as a result the CMG/Orlando News/Talker is being delisted from a re-issued April 2022 ratings report. SBS believes there's more to the story.
Accurate Captioning of Every Voice: A Pact Promise For ENCO
The partnership is designed to enable content producers and broadcasters to create highly accurate transcripts, adding closed or open captions to both live and pre-recorded AV content regardless of the speaker’s demographic, age, gender, accent, dialect or location.
DAX Inked as Odeeo’s Exclusive Sales Partner
Global, the media and entertainment group that had wanted a bigger non-voting stake in iHeartMedia but stepped away, has put its Pounds into a tech start-up that delivers what the British company calls "non-intrusive audio ads" in mobile games. This means Global's digital advertising platform DAX (Digital Ad Exchange) will become the company’s exclusive sales partner in the U.K. and in the U.S.
URBAN ONE BUYS EMMIS’ LAST RADIO CLUSTER
A deal involving some of the last radio assets held by Emmis has been announced by the buyer, which is purchasing the three FMs and two FM translators in Emmis' home market of Indianapolis. What multimedia broadcasting company is acquiring the properties, Emmis' final remaining holdings (aside from WLIB and WEPN in New York)? Look no further than the Nation's Capital.
After Two Years, Kim Guthrie Resurfaces as Byrd’s Successor
Until early May 2020, she had served as President/CEO of Cox Media Group. At that time, she “decided to move on from the organization after a 22-plus year career with the company.” Now, Kim Guthrie has returned to broadcast media by succeeding Linda Byrd, starting July 15, in a key iHeartMedia Sunshine State role.
A Second ATSC 3.0 Launch Comes To San Joaquin Valley
On June 2, NEXTGEN TV, delivered by way of the ATSC 3.0 broadcast technology being rolled out on a volunteer basis across the U.S., arrived in the San Joaquin Valley’s biggest city. Now, a second NEXTGEN TV station made its debut, bringing more options to those from Visalia to Fresno.
ZenithOptimedia’s Linear TV Ad Trends: Beware of Digital
Global advertising expenditure is forecast to grow 8% in 2022, according to Zenith’s latest Advertising Expenditure Forecasts report, published today. Yes, this represents a "minor downgrade" from the 9.1% growth rate Zenith published in December 2021. Here's the positive news: linear television advertising is forecast to grow — even if it's by a fairly small percentage. But, there are clouds on the horizon.
Has The FCC Been ‘Catfished’ On ZoneCasting?
The NAB is vociferously arguing against a FCC proposal that would allow using FM Boosters for program origination — the lynchpin of GeoBroadcast Services’ ZoneCasting technology. In short, the NAB says it would “drive listeners away” from FM and put public safety at risk.
A Silent Florida ‘Big Bend’ FM Trades Hands
It's licensed for 3.3kw but is presently silent. Soon, pending FCC approval, this FM will be under the operation of a new owner.
U.S. TV Advertising: Outperforming Expectations In Q2
Coming concerns for revenue among the digital media giants took the spotlight in a MoffettNathanson investor note from Michael Nathanson, released Thursday. But, the report also offers some great news for broadcast and cable TV networks.
Warner Bros. Vet Joins Byron Allen For Key Ad Sales Role
She is a five-decade veteran of Warner Bros. Television. As of today, she's now serving as EVP of Ad Sales for AMG Global Syndication, an arm of Byron Allen's Allen Media Group.
InFOCUS Podcast Encore: Keith Pelletier
Dielectric President Keith Pelletier in September 2021 provided details about its Petition for Rulemaking that puts FM radio directional antenna pattern studies in sync with AM and television broadcast signals. The FCC on Thursday unanimously approved the petition. What does this mean? Listen to this InFOCUS Podcast for the easy-to-comprehend story, presented by dot.FM! LISTEN HERE
A New Era For WRR Could Come In Weeks
The "Friends of WRR" group warned Dallas-Fort Worth listeners of the 100-year-old Classical radio station some 10 months ago that its future was uncertain. Now, management of the station is poised to be handed to the licensee in control of the market's leading PBS Member station, its key NPR Member station, and a Adult Alternative noncomm created in 2009.