Broadcasters Ask Court to Block Disclosure Mandate
Several prominent U.S. broadcast associations are asking a federal court to block an FCC order that mandates disclosures for foreign government-sponsored programming. The request was filed Wednesday by the National Association of Broadcasters, the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council and the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District […]
FCC Grants iHeart Petition on GMEI Foreign Investment
The FCC Media Bureau has okayed a petition from iHeartMedia regarding foreign investors that hold its stock. iHeart had asked the bureau to approve foreign interests held by Global Media & Entertainment Investments Ltd. and related entities totaling 6.8% equity and 8% voting interests in iHeart. It also asked for advance approval for GMEI and […]
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KAB Files Joint Comments in the FCC’s Disaster Information Reporting System Proceeding In the Matter of Resilient Networks, Amendments to Part 4 of the Commission’s Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications, and New Part 4 of the Commission’s Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, PS Docket No. 21-346, PS Docket No. 15-80, and […]
Fresh Media Bulgaria Deploys Triton Services
From our Who’s Buying What page: Triton Digital said radio group Fresh Media Bulgaria is using its audio streaming technology and services. “Fresh Media Bulgaria will be able to provide Triton Digital’s cutting-edge Dynamic Ad Insertion technology to its publishers to effortlessly control and monetize content through precision-targeted audio ads,” the supplier said. Fresh Media […]
Do You Need EEO Credit? KAB Can Help!
Did you know the KAB has an EEO scholarship program for EEO compliance that can help stations earn non-job-vacancy-specific menu option initiative credits? The program is setup for a two-year cycle, and we are starting the 2023-2024 cycle this month.. To opt in, email allison@kab.net and KAB will send you program materials. About the […]
Have a New AE? KAB to Offer 1-on-1 Training Starting In January
As we get ready for a new year, the KAB can give your newest sellers the training they need for success. Once each quarter, the KAB will offer TWO free seats in P1’s 7-week onboarding program for new AEs . The seats will be filled on a first come, first served basis to KAB member stations. Each station may […]
AEQ Names 2021 Distributors of the Year
Manufacturer AEQ has named its distributors of the year. Tommex is a an integrator in Poland that works in broadcast, corporate and multimedia AV environments. “It has been part of AEQ’s commercial network since 2019, and in the last 12 months its work has resulted in numerous installations of intercom systems in the country, both […]
Kenyan Authorities Begin Reclaiming Frequencies
Kenya’s Communications Authority is beginning the process of reclaiming unused frequencies across the country. CA Director-General Ezra Chioba made the announcement Dec. 22., saying the applicants and license holders have 30 days to bring their operations into compliance or their license would be cancelled. According to The Standard newspaper in Nairobi, Chioba, who was appointed […]
TASCAM Offers a New Cassette Tape
TASCAM has introduced a new line of analog cassette tape. You read that right. It’s been a long time since we got a press release about a new line of cassettes, but TASCAM says “many aspiring and professional audio recording aficionados adamantly maintain that analog recording and the ‘good old days’ of tape will never […]
Disability Groups: Streamers Should Carry Emergency Alerts
(Photo Illustration by Theo Wargo/Getty Images) Groups representing Deaf and hard-of-hearing people told the FCC it needs to mandate that emergency alerts appear on wireless devices, and recommends that streaming services like Netflix and Hulu carry them as well. That came in comments on the FCC’s inquiry into how to improve its EAS emergency alert […]