Abitron / PPM 360

Nielsen, Beasley Probe Possible Ratings Tampering

Nielsen and Beasley investigate allegations of PPM ratings distortion in Tampa.

AM-Only Window Press May Prevent Any Action

The lobbying for an AM-only window may actually hold up any action for AM.
US Congress

AM Window Briefly Mentioned During Media Hearing

AM was briefly discussed the media ownership rules hearing.
Broadcasting Pirate

NJ Pirate Fined $15,000

The FCC fined a man $15,000 fine for operating a pirate station in Passaic, N.J.
Next Radio HTC One

NJBA Urges Verizon to Activate FM Chip

NJBA's Paul Rotella asks owners to urge Verizon to turn on FM cellphone chips.

“Well Past Time to Act” on AM

The industry’s press for AM revitalization continues at the commission.
FCC

250-Mile Hop No Window Substitute

NAB tells the FCC a hop is no substitute for an AM-only translator window.
Sirius XM

CRB Decision Has Implications Beyond Pandora

Pandora’s good news from the CRB could also be good for SiriusXM.

Pandora Pays Nearly $1.5B to Musicians

Pandora has paid nearly $1.5 B in royalties.
Abitron / PPM 360

Does PPM Affect HD Radio?

Richard Harker says Nielsen’s PPM system affects HD stations.

Copps, McDowell Support Translator Window for AM

Former FCC Commissioners Copps and McDowell urge the FCC to help AM.

RDS, AM Power-Saving on Tap Next Week

The NRSC will discuss RDS and AM power-saving tech at the Radio Show.
U.S. Congress

Music Copyrights a Mess, ‘Listening Tour’ Hears

House members hear from music industry.

Streaming Music Sales Surpasses Physical

Streaming music sales have surpassed physical sales for the first time in terms of revenue.

Voltair, Round II

The Telos Alliance released a software update for the Voltair.