Will Hispanic Growth Grow Advertising Allocations?
The "browning" of America is real. Increasing Hispanic affluence, education, and acculturation is here. How do brands plan accordingly? How have the pandemic and recent calls for social changes impacted the advertising environment? A panel of diverse players in the game will explore this topic in the next Hispanic Radio Conference LIVE virtual session.
FCC’s XRAY Re-Look Leaves Bustos With One Less Translator
In early 2018, it seemed like Bustos Media had received no objections to its plan to build an FM translator in Portland, Ore. It turns out there was a dissenting party -- one that didn't speak up on the grounds that Bustos never offered public notice of its plan. The Media Bureau shrugged its shoulders, but the dissenter appealed. Now, it's victorious, because of Bustos' mistake.
Cumulus Leaves Savannah AM Siblings Up For Dead
While some may argue it was the programming, and others may blame the signal in an era of FM and digitally delivered audio, one thing's for certain: two AM radio stations owned by Cumulus Media will never appear again in a Nielsen survey. That's because Cumulus has surrendered their licenses to the FCC.
Cantico Nuevo Disposes Of A Long Island AM
Barry Manilow, Carole King, The Doobie Brothers, Marvin Gaye, Fleetwood Mac, and Abba fans rejoice: A radio station that feeds an FM translator offering soft Oldies to New York's Long Island is being acquired by its LMA partner.
Black Media Symposium Keynoter, Reach Media Vet Join BIN
An Emmy Award–winning broadcaster who has interviewed newsmakers including President Clinton who served as a co-keynote interview participant in the recent Black Media Symposium is joining the iHeartMedia network created expressly to serve the nation's Black community. At the same time, Chris Thompson and Angela Ingram are taking key roles.
A New LPTV Transmitter, From Deutschland
Introducing the R&S TLV9. It's now available and is designed to operate in the VHF band III with an output power of 50 watts to 300 watts from a single 2U box. It has been developed for applications spanning DAB+ and digital TV standards in VHF band III. That's good news for DTV operators stateside.
A Broadcast Finance Review for Pandemic Times
With final data for the third quarter still being computed, radio industry total ad revenue is looking to be down by 30% compared to 2019. Blame it on COVID-19. Yet, there are some bright spots, and those were brought to light in Pillsbury's Broadcast Finance 2020 -- a virtual Radio Show presentation held Wednesday featuring two radio industry CEOs.
NEXTGEN TV Comes To Texas’ State Capital
Three full-power TV stations and a digital Class A facility that's home to the MyNetwork TV affiliate have joined the list of stations that are now broadcasting with NEXTGEN TV, the new digital standard tied to the rollout of ATSC 3.0. The moves add Austin to the list of locales where NEXTGEN TV is now alive.
Customer Experience, and the ‘Human Experience
Marketers love to talk about the customer experience, but maybe this sort of thinking needs to change—or at least, expanded, argues Tom Kaneshige, Chief Content Officer at the CMO Council. In his view, "They should be delivering a human experience."
Ladysmith Flambeau Duo Heading to Obergs
A pocket of Northwest Wisconsin that's home to two major wood window and door manufacturing companies, and an Owens Corning millwork manufacturing plant has attracted the interest of Mike Oberg. The radio broadcasting company he has a 50/50 partnership in has opted to purchase an AM/FM combo dedicated to serving Rusk County.
Public Radio and the Pandemic: It ‘Cuts Both Ways’
When it comes to consumption of noncommercial, secular radio stations and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their operations, the novel coronavirus has certainly made its mark. As Jacobs Media President Fred Jacobs sees it, the "traumatic environment in 2020 is impacting public radio listening behaviors."
Secure Your Space Now As Hispanic Radio LIVE Begins Oct. 1
Hispanic Radio LIVE begins Thursday at 11:30am Eastern for a global audience, thanks to a virtual conference platform. The first of five weekly presentations includes a review of what's at stake for Hispanics in the 2020 elections, ideas for radio's next century from Wavstar, and the changing face of advertising according to Gordon Borrell. To register, CLICK HERE
RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast: ALT Forward 2020 Preview
On Thursday, the TVB will once again present its annual ALT Forward conference. This time, it will be a virtual affair. Still, the look and feel of this event is poised to emulate what attendees of the in-person affair would experience. This podcast with TVB President/CEO Steve Lanzano presented by Dot.FM offers a detailed preview of what attendees can expect. LISTEN HERE
‘Safe Miking’: The Top Subject For ‘Mike’s Academy’
Point Source Audio has opened the doors to a new resource designed to help its customers get the most out of their microphones when reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Politics Is Local. So Is Radio. But, Is Hispanic Radio Ignored?
On November 3, Latino voters will select not only the next U.S. president, but also individuals running for office on the state and local level. Who they choose could depend on who they know — and Hispanic radio can play a standout role. That’s why the first Hispanic Radio LIVE! session, on Thursday, October 1, promises to be a must-attend session.