Neb. Association Support for SBE Training

The Nebraska Broadcasters Association has joined the Society of Broadcast Engineers’ effort to bring new technical talent to the field of broadcasting through the SBE’s Technical Professional Training Program. The SBE created the program at the beginning of 2021 in response to concerns about the ability to fill technical positions as current engineers age out […]

Unauthorized Broadcasting Nets Miss. Station $7,000 Fine

A Mississippi AM station finds itself liable for a monetary forfeiture of $7,000 after allegedly operating the station without authority. Magnolia State Broadcasting, licensee of station WMOX(AM) in Meridian, Miss., was required to renew its broadcast license on Feb. 3, 2020, which was four months before the station’s license was set to expire on June […]

AES Executive Director Colleen Harper Steps Down

Colleen Harper is stepping down from her role as the executive director of the Audio Engineering Society in March. Harper, a Certified Association Executive (CAE), has led the AES headquarters staff for the past three years, having started with the organization in January 2019. During her time at the AES, Harper has worked with the […]

Bauer Media Expands to Portugal

Bauer Media Audio and Grupo Media Capital announced a definitive agreement for Bauer to acquire Media Capital Rádios. This acquisition, which involves four of the 10 most-listened-to stations in Portugal, marks the entry of Bauer Media Audio into the Portuguese market, expanding its audio business to nine countries. “I’m confident that under Bauer Media’s ownership, […]