Headlines
FCC Unanimously Approves ‘ZoneCasting’ NPRM
In a major victory for GeoBroadcast Solutions, overcoming widespread opposition from the NAB, large radio broadcasting companies and even a key voice of African American broadcasters, the FCC has adopted changes to its rules that will allow FM booster stations to originate programming — “subject to future adoption of processing, licensing, and service rules” as proposed in a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Commissioners have up for consideration — and public input.
NAB Show Offers An Expansive Gen AI Primer
One look at the schedule for the 2024 NAB Show and you might be convinced that artificial intelligence (AI) offers the solution for all that troubles today’s media businesses. Planned sessions tout AI answers for operations, production and everything in between.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Trading Roundup: 1 Deal, $200,000
The purchase of K26GY-D and K28HI-D Breckenridge, Colo., by Colorado Public Television tops the latest list of TV station transactions submitted to the FCC for its approval, according to BIA Advisory Services.
Television
Broadcasters and the State of the Digital Divide in 2024
How has the environment changed since net neutrality was removed and how will its reimposition affect progress?
Radio
FCC Authorizes Use Of FM Boosters To Originate Original Programming
The FCC has approved Geo Broadcast Solutions proposal to allow FM Boosters to originate original content.
Is FM Classic Rock Radio Better Than Spotify?
For a brand that's been around for 18 years now, Spotify has truly pulled off some remarkable feats.
Tech
SBE Issues Regulatory Alert on Potential 6 GHz Interference
The SBE is asking stations and members to document performance of any 6 GHz fixed links and report any interference problems
FCC
FCC Proposes Reinstatement of Title II Authority
Vote on restoring net neutrality happens at April 25 meeting
Starks, Carr Express Support For ‘ZoneCasting’ Rule
It’s not often that the senior Republican on the FCC and the lone male Democratic Commissioner see eye-to-eye on matters pertaining to the future of radio broadcasting in the U.S.
Verticals
Prices Are Up For Political TV Ads. That’s A Good Sign For Radio
This year is shaping up to be a “historically expensive” election, according to AdImpact. The political ad tracking firm says candidates have already placed $540.9 million in future ad reservations.