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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Simington Highlights Rule Burden on Smaller Broadcasters

FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington would like the commission to take “a fresh look” at some of its rules that may be burdensome to small, family-owned broadcast stations. He made the comment in a virtual “fireside chat” during the National Religious Broadcasters convention, which was held this past week in Nashville. “Many broadcast rules apply identical […]