Android Automotive Project Completes First Phase

This story is adapted from the ebook “Radio’s Call to Action.: DTS AutoStage.” John Clark NAB PILOT, Xperi and several major radio companies are part of a group that has been working to ensure that radio is integrated into Google’s open-source Android Automotive operating system for connected cars. John Clark, executive director of PILOT, says […]
NCAA Tournament Advertising: Use of Trademarks and … One More Thing (2022 Update – Part 2)

Yesterday, I wrote about the history of the NCAA’s assembling of the rights to an array of trademarks associated with this month’s basketball tournament. Today, I will provide some examples of the activities that can bring unwanted NCAA attention to your advertisements or broadcasting of advertising. But, first, I will discuss yet one more issue […]
Westwood One Notifies Affiliates of Move to New Satellite Receiver

According to a tech note sent to its affiliates, a swap of satellite receivers will be necessary to continue to receive Westwood One programming. The Wegener iPump 8640 The radio network told affiliates on Monday it has selected the Wegener iPump 8640 receiver as the new satellite delivery platform for Westwood One formats and shows, […]
NHK Explains How Gamut Rings Offer Better Way to Visualize Color Gamut
Gamut Rings, the new international standard method to visualize color gamut, was invented at the NHK Science & Technology Research Laboratories of the Japanese public broadcaster
Cobalt Digital to Launch +UDX-Dante-16×16 Solution at 2022 NAB Show
Company will also highlight ST2110 and HDR products at its booth
Catherine Gonzalez Pack Joins LTN Global As SVP Of Operations
She joins LTN Global after leading sports and special events operations for DirecTV and AT&T
Survey: 64% of Publishers Expect Digital Revenue Growth in Post-Third Party Cookie Era
The DoubleVerify survey also found that 88% of publishers believe selling direct will become more important as cookies decline in effectiveness
Voice of Equality Launches in Iraqi Kurdistan

The Voice of Equality studio (UNICEF Iraq via Twitter) To mark International Women’s Day, Voice of Equality launched in Erbil, Iraq, on Mar. 8, 2022, with the goal of advocating for women and adolescent girls’ well-being and empowerment. The FM station, which broadcasts on 101.9 MHz, is run by the Kurdistan Region of Iraq’s General […]
Google Bolsters Cloud Security with $5.4B Deal For Mandiant
The cybersecurity firm Mandiant will join Google Cloud
Arrakis Systems Heads to the Cloud

Arrakis Systems is introducing APEX Cloud this spring. This optional service brings cloud functionality and enhances the company’s flagship automation, APEX. “The key benefits of a cloud-based automation system are remote access, failsafes and backup of critical files, along with being able to share audio between locations,” the company wrote. “APEX Cloud does this all […]