Headlines
TV Stations Urges The FCC To Quicken The Rollout Of Next Gen TV
There are about 70 TV markets with access to NextGen TV including such major markets as Boston, Denver, Washington, Seattle, Atlanta and Dallas. At present, an estimated 60% of TV households have access to the NextGen TV signal. According to Pearl TV which promotes NextGen TV, 75% of U.S. households will be NextGen TV accessible by year end.
6 NAB Show Questions With Caroline Beasley
What is Beasley Media CEO Caroline Beasley most excited for at NAB Show 2023? Learning and celebrating radio are at the top of the list.
Mergers & Acquisitions
North Carolina, Pennsylvania Stations Sold
IREDELL BROADCASTING, INC. is selling News-Talk WSIC-A-W264CU/STATESVILLE, NC and W290DK/MOORESVILLE, NC to GM/Host JUSTIN CKEZEPIS' REAL TALK STUDIOS, LLC for $325,000 plus a time brokerage agreement before closing.
FCC
FCC to launch Space Bureau
The Federal Communications Commission will officially launch its Space Bureau tomorrow, reflecting the agency’s reorganization to deal with increased interest in satellite-based communications.
Television
One Media Launches NextGen TV Emergency Alert Pilot in Metro Washington D.C. Area
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and One Media 3.0 will use NextGen TV broadcasts to deliver advanced emergency information
Media
Elon Musk Might Have Just Done NPR A Big Favor
The Elon Musk / Twitter saga gets weirder by the week. If you're not exactly sure what Musk is actually trying to accomplish with Twitter, join the group.
Tech
Cybersecurity Advisory Board Outlines Priorities For Broadcast Technology Vendor Community
A ranked-choice voting process allowed media companies and some participating vendors to agree on a list of the top 10 security priorities for the technology vendors serving the media industry. Key concerns included securing the media supply chain and complying with new insurance company rules requiring companies to regularly audit their security vendors.
Sales
Three Ways To Challenge the Status Quo
With the emergence of new technologies and changing consumer habits, the radio business faces a significant challenge to maintain its relevance and challenge the status quo. Here are three ways the radio business can challenge old habits:
The 'E' Word Will Make Your Salespeople Stand Out
There’s an ‘E’ word that salespeople often miss. If they used it more it could separate them from other sellers, and close far more sales. What’s that ‘e’ word?
Propecting Advertisers? Patience Pays
When selling a new prospect advertising on your station, how long should it take to make the sale?
