“We Are Confident. We Are Not Complacent”: IBC Unveils Plans for Hybrid Event
With nine weeks to go, IBC Show organizers have unveiled their plans to hold a hybrid event in December. Following the reduction in COVID restrictions announced by the Dutch government earlier this month, organizers say they are “heading in the right direction” in terms of the physical event. “We are focusing on delivering an absolutely […]
VW Australia Expands Use of DAB+
Volkswagen Australia added DAB+ digital radio across most of its 2022 vehicle lineup. The announcement came from industry body Commercial Radio Australia. “All Volkswagen passenger and commercial vehicles in Australia will offer DAB+ with the exception of the base model grades of its van and ‘ute’ range,” CRA announced. It said models with DAB+ will […]
Telestream Launches Cloud-Based QC Service
Cloud Qualify part of a slew of new, updated products
BIA Sees 26.5% Bounce in 2022 Local Broadcast Ad Revenue
Local TV ad revenue will hit $21B in 2022, with $19.3B from OTA and $1.7B from digital
Shure Ships Podcast Microphone
Microphone maker Shure is filling out the nooks and crannies of its microphone lineup. The latest is the MV7X. While it has the readily recognizable shape of its well-known broadcast veteran cousin, the SM7B, the MV7X is aimed at the podcaster market, though Shure feels that broadcasters, streamers and musicians would also find it of […]
Pluto, ViacomCBS to Pay $3.5 Million Penalty for Violations of Accessibility Rules
It is the first consent decree and enforcement action related to the FCC’s Internet Protocol closed captioning rules
MSG Warns of Comcast Blackout
Failure to renew the carriage agreement expiring Sept. 30, could see MSG Networks dropped for N.J. and Conn. Comcast customers
College Station Signs FCC Consent Decree
Programs for a KNMC event this month as shown in a station social media post. Student-run noncommercial radio stations still must adhere to the FCC’s rules. The case of a college station in Montana reminds us of that afresh. The Audio Division of the Media Bureau said it has reached a consent decree with Montana […]
Allison McGinley Elected RTDNA Chair
Tim Scheld was elected chair-elect in the recent RTDNA Board of Directors election
Neutrik USA Is Now Neutrik Americas
Neutrik USA said Charlotte, N.C., will now be its centralized hub for the Americas. It also is changing its name to reflect what it called a dramatic expansion. It will be called Neutrik Americas. “The goal of this organizational shift is to provide centralized operation for the Americas, with the benefit of consolidated sales and […]