Rai Radio Director Proposes 2030 FM Shutdown for Italy
For Robert Sergio, director of Italian public-service broadcaster Rai Radio, the cost of maintaining FM broadcasting is a reason to switch entirely to digital radio. Speaking with Italia Oggi, Sergio noted that the increasing energy costs are causing the entire radio sector to reconsider how their signals are transmitted. “If we give up the towers, […]
KSL’s Worsley Shares Podcasting Insights
Podcasting is now a crucial part of the business plan for many big media companies, but what about smaller ones? “It can be daunting to dive into podcasting if a station doesn’t have extra resources in producers or talent,” said Sheryl Worsley, vice president of podcasting for Bonneville International, KSL Podcasts. “I would suggest managers […]
Negative COVID Test or Proof of Vaxx Required at NAB Show
The NAB Show is 38 days away. Here’s an update on COVID-19 requirements. A negative test result or proof of full vaccination will be required for entry by all attendees, exhibitors, speakers and staff. Booster shots are not required as part of “full vaccination,” but are recommended. Masks will be recommended, but not required. Touchless […]
Broadcasters Foundation of America Elects New Board Members and Officers
Curtis LeGeyt, Dennis Lyle, and Chad Matthews join the Board; Heather Cohen and Judy Quaranta named Officers
Companies Owned by Byron Allen Sue Nielsen for “Fraud”
The civil suit says Nielsen’s “outdated and unreliable” ratings undercounted audiences and cost media companies “billions of dollars in damages”
TAB Re-Launches “Technical Academy,” Offers Trainings and Certifications
This week, the Texas Association of Broadcasters announced the launch of its “Technical Academy,” which aims to help Texas radio and television broadcasters manage the day-to-day technology infrastructure for their stations. Delayed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Academy’s first offering — training and certification for radio station Chief Operators — is set […]
FAA Report Recommends Update to Drone Rules
Photo courtesy of QForce Drone pilots, take notice: The Federal Aviation Administration committee is recommending new operational rules and certification criteria for uncrewed aircraft systems operating beyond visual line of sight. The FAA Beyond Visual Line of Sight Aviation Rulemaking Committee released its final report earlier this month. The committee was tasked with examining how […]
Marquee TV Arts On Demand Launches On Amazon’s Prime Video Channels
The Marquee TV Channel offers new works and classic productions from major artists and arts companies from around the globe
Pluto TV Plans May 18 Launch in Nordics
Pluto TV will debut as the first free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in the Nordics with more than 70 curated and exclusive channels per market
KOMO Stations Officially Flip Call Signs
KOMO in Seattle is now KNWN. We knew that change was happening, but now it’s official. It is one of the latest call sign changes reported by the FCC for the month of February. KNWN (formerly known as KOMO) changed its call sign in February. Actually, it’s two of them, because new licensee Lotus Seattle […]