Futuri Names Gilliam, Storch to New Roles
Tracy Gilliam (left) and Todd Storch From our People News page: Futuri has created two new positions. Tracy Gilliam was named chief strategy officer, and Todd Storch becomes chief revenue officer. Futuri offers audience engagement and sales intelligence services for broadcasters and digital publishers, using artificial intelligence and the cloud. Daniel Anstandig is its CEO. […]
Lawo Ends Production of Sapphire
Lawo has announced the end of production of its sapphire mixing console. In an email notice to clients, it said existing users have a window to buy modules and boards through June. The sapphire was introduced in 2010. “We always aim to maintain availability of our products for as long as possible; however, the discontinuation […]
CBS News Revamps Its Streaming Operations
The CBS News & Stations division is expanding and revamping its streaming efforts with a new studio, an expanded programing slate and the rebrand of CBSN as the CBS News Streaming Network
AccuWeather Acquires Plume Labs
The deal for Plume Labs will strengthen AccuWeather’s ability to provide air pollution data, products, and expertise
Comcast Business, Nokia Partner on Private 5G Wireless Network Deployments
The companies will showcase the deployment of a private 5G network at the Wells Fargo Center
CBS News Miami Begins Streaming
CBS News and Stations has launched a new local streaming channel that will feature content produced by WFOR-TV
Xperi Files Data on HD Radio Alerting
Example of an HD Radio visual alert on a Harman receiver. Xperi believes its HD Radio technology is an efficient methodology for wirelessly broadcasting alert messages in the United States. Now it has submitted a report to the FCC in support of that argument. The report includes information about the performance of HD Radio digital […]
Ammons Is Back With Audacy
Audacy named JR Ammons as operations manager of KQRC(FM) “98.9 The Rock,” KRBZ(FM) “ALT 96.5,” WDAF(FM) “106.5 The Wolf” and KZPT(FM) “99.7 The Point” in Kansas City. He’ll also be brand manager of 106.5 The Wolf and 99.7 The Point. He starts Feb. 1. The announcement was made by Senior Vice President and Market Manager, […]
Pixotope Enhances Presence In Asia
Matthew Ma joins Pixotope as general manager for North Asia and Andrew Tan as APAC vice president
A Chat With a Commissioner
In the latest issue of Radio World we give you a chance to get to know FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington. He’s been serving for a little more than a year since being nominated by President Trump, and is starting to take a higher profile in our industry, with speaking appearances to broadcast organizations. In Washington, […]