NAB Supports Directional FM Modeling
An image from Dielectric shows a scale model of an antenna and an HFSS virtual version The National Association of Broadcasters supports the idea of allowing computer simulations for FM antenna directional patterns — as long as certain guardrails are in place. “NAB believes that computational simulation of FM directional antennas is already mature and […]
Innovid Buys TVSquared for $160M
The deal for the TV measurement provider will position Innovid as a single source for ad-serving and measurement for converged TV
Exhibitor Preview: Arrakis Systems at NAB Show
Ben Palmer Planning for the 2022 NAB Show is ramping up, and Radio World is asking exhibitors about their expectations for what will be the first in-person spring show in three years. Ben Palmer is president of Arrakis Systems. Radio World: What do you anticipate will be the most significant technology trend that radio professionals […]
FCC Reduces Fine on Successful Bidder
The FCC Media Bureau has finalized a filing penalty against the winning bidder of an FM construction permit for Hugo, Colo., reducing the fine to $1,000 and calling the error a “minor delinquency.” ScarboroughRadio LLC, a winning bidder in Auction 109, failed to file a post-auction Form 2100, Schedule 301 long-form application until a couple […]
GMR and RMLC Announce that Radio Royalty Settlement is Effective – Gives Commercial Radio Stations One Last Chance to Join Licensing Agreement by March 31
In a press release issued today, the Radio Music License Committee (RMLC) and performing rights organization Global Music Rights (GMR) announced that enough commercial radio stations signed the GMR licensing agreement to allow the settlement of the RMLC/GMR litigation to become effective. As we wrote when the settlement was announced early last month, enough radio […]
Radio Transactions Are at Near-Historical Lows
The year 2021 was a quiet one for U.S. broadcast transactions, according to a new report, and radio station deal values were at their lowest point in at least 40 years. According to a market deal recap, S&P Global Market Intelligence found that while broadcast station advertising revenue rebounded from the hit it took in […]
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: January 29, 2022 to February 4, 2022
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the last week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced several leadership changes at the FCC. The changes include a new head of the Media […]
Joby Wavo Pro Shotgun Mic Debuts
Vitec Group brand Joby has introduced a string of entry-level mics and lavs aimed at content creators, and the flagship of the new audio capture offerings is the Wavo Pro shotgun microphone, intended for use by storytellers, filmmakers and creators on the go. The Wavo Pro is equipped with a hybrid analog/digital system to power […]
Dish, Tegna Reach New Carriage Agreement After a Long Blackout
Agreement restored local Tegna stations to the Dish lineup on Friday Feb. 4 in time for Olympics coverage
Technicolor Welcomes Hisense Support For Its HDR Technology In New NextGen TV Sets
Broadcasters and CE makers are converging in supporting high quality OTA and OTT