Westwood One Notifies Affiliates of Move to New Satellite Receiver

According to a tech note sent to its affiliates, a swap of satellite receivers will be necessary to continue to receive Westwood One programming. The Wegener iPump 8640 The radio network told affiliates on Monday it has selected the Wegener iPump 8640 receiver as the new satellite delivery platform for Westwood One formats and shows, […]

Voice of Equality Launches in Iraqi Kurdistan

The Voice of Equality studio (UNICEF Iraq via Twitter) To mark International Women’s Day, Voice of Equality launched in Erbil, Iraq, on Mar. 8, 2022, with the goal of advocating for women and adolescent girls’ well-being and empowerment. The FM station, which broadcasts on 101.9 MHz, is run by the Kurdistan Region of Iraq’s General […]

Arrakis Systems Heads to the Cloud

Arrakis Systems is introducing APEX Cloud this spring. This optional service brings cloud functionality and enhances the company’s flagship automation, APEX. “The key benefits of a cloud-based automation system are remote access, failsafes and backup of critical files, along with being able to share audio between locations,” the company wrote. “APEX Cloud does this all […]

RTL Today Radio Deploys StudioTalk

From the Who’s Buying What page: RTL Today Radio in Luxembourg has deployed a BCE StudioTalk visual radio system. The automated system integrates the station’s branding, synchronizes with RTL’s automation and broadcasts on its website. “In less than three months, Broadcasting Center Europe installed the solution in RTL Today Radio studio, including the cabling, infrastructure […]

Pahigian Moves on From Baltimore

Cary Pahigian (left) and Dan Joerres Cary Pahigian plans to step down as president and general manager of Hearst Television’s two Baltimore radio stations. Dan Joerres will add those duties. He is president and general manager of WBAL(TV) and has worked as Pahigian’s collaborator on joint radio-TV initiatives, including Baltimore Ravens football. “Joerres will oversee […]