Radio News

Two new geostationary communications satellites are coming for the lone satellite radio company serving North America, and increase the total number of space in development for SiriusXM by this company to four.

Mike and Wendy Oberg's Zoe Communications has emerged as the savior for an AM/FM combo in Minnesota that had been slated for permanent silence. They're going dark on December 1, but will return to the airwaves once the new owners have secured FCC regulatory approval of the stations' purchase.

In September, Costa Media closed on its purchase of what is today regional Mexican "La Pantera," a direct competitor to Hubbard Radio and two other AMs in Washington, D.C. Now, its taking Audacy Corp. head-on by entering into an LMA with the owner of the broadcast facility known as "La Nueva 87.7."

As part of General Motors “Road to Equity” efforts to become the most inclusive company in the world, the $50 million Diverse Owned Incubator Fund is an investment allocated over the next 10 years to support and scale diverse media and marketing companies.

The College Radio Foundation is launching a national organization for all college radio students, alumni, and supporters to join. The new society’s mission? To explicitly celebrate and promote "the rich, ongoing history of college radio."

The Media Bureau is seeking comment on a Petition for Rulemaking that would modernize a formula used to determine the watts associated with a digital multicast FM signal. Its a desire being pushed by the parent company of HD Radio and the NAB.

Just how little capital was raised in the Broadcasting sector for the 10-month period ending October 31? Broadcasting's struggles are real, S&P Global Market Intelligence data for the U.S., Canada and Bermuda show.

What's the dish on the pay-as-you-go cellular services action in the U.S.? Look no further than the wireless provider owned by Dish that uses the merged T-Mobile network and AT&T to deliver mobile telephone and data services. It's just launched a big Spot Radio campaign.

The Activate Consulting Technology & Media Outlook 2023 report predicts that TikTok "will be one of the most disruptive forces, not only in video but also in messaging, search, and eCommerce." In fact, Activate predicts consumer time in streaming and social video will surpass that of television. As the streaming wars will intensify, what's in store for Radio?

With "News and Talk for the Lakes Region," a New Hampshire AM and its FM translator have been serving the Laconia area with a mix of syndicated programming and an hourlong local talk program airing Saturdays at 9am. This could soon change, as the facilities are being sold.

It started its life as P Squared Ltd. and is today Broadcast Radio Ltd. As it celebrates a quarter century of operations, the company is bringing to market "a raft of new products and services" — available in the coming months. A November 28 first-look is coming to those attending a London radio show.

An asset purchase agreement dated June 2 and filed with the FCC sought Commission approval of the sale by Intelli LLC of an AM radio station back to the company that said goodbye to the facility in May 2018. Now, that long-awaited affirmative nod has come from the Commission. However, there will be some power restrictions once Salem Media Group gains control of the station.

One month ago, he was poised to become a licensee. Now, well-known Country radio air personality Cliff Dumas is ready to grow his nascent radio broadcasting company even more, thanks to a Michigan deal consummated last week.

He may be an acclaimed actor whose forthcoming film A Man Called Otto was filmed in the Steel City, but he's also a music fan. Now, listeners of noncommercial WYEP-FM 91.3 in Pittsburgh will be able to spend Thanksgiving Day with him — at least aurally.

The institute will take place in person July 17-26, 2023. The talent incubator spans 10 days and is led by broadcast professionals that bring their real-world industry knowledge from around the state and country to educate students.