Audio Performance Testing on the Cheap
The author is senior development engineer for Wheatstone Corp. There’s nothing like a little audio performance testing to cap off a hectic week at the station, especially if you don’t have to haul out the heavy (read “expensive”) equipment to do it. There are two main things I like to test: the flatness of the […]
Consent Decree (Plus Good Behavior) Results in Reduced Forfeiture
The Federal Communications Commission agreed to renew the license of an Alabama FM translator station — but only on the contingency that it enter into a consent decree and agree to make a $13,000 penalty payment. After getting the green light to begin operating FM translator W299BX at the same site as its primary station […]
Using Virtual Technology to ‘Amaze the Viewer’
Artificial intelligence is enhancing the AR experience
Hedge Launches Postlab with Support for Avid’s Media Composer
Postlab’s support for Media Composer unlocks improved cloud-based remote editing workflows
Discovery+ to Launch In Brazil
The streaming service will go live on Nov. 9 with plans to produce 40 local originals in next two years
Disney Leads the Streaming Pack With the Most Demand for Its TV Series
Parrot Analytics’ Q3 data shows that Disney has by far the largest “corporate demand share” of its TV series on streaming platforms, which the researcher says is a good long term predictor of streaming success
Advanced Advertising Seen as Reshaping New TV Business Model
Networks and stations are turning to advanced advertising technology to be able to deliver the incremental reach advertisers crave and more immersive experiences for viewers
Podtrac Issues Monthly Podcast Rankers
(Click here to enlarge.) NPR and Wondery in October held their top positions in Podtrac’s list of top podcast publishers as measured by U.S. audience. Most of the rest of the list looks like last month’s too, with a few swapping positions. But this month, ViacomCBS joined that list and enters at #12 (bumping Hidden […]
Cox Appoints Eagan to Radio Audience and Ops Role
Cox Media Group named Chris Eagan as its VP of audience and operations for radio. “In this role Eagan will lead the overarching programming strategy, audience development and multiplatform distribution for CMG Radio,” it stated. “He will also lead the CMG Digital Content team and partnerships to drive innovation for CMG Radio.” The company owns […]
Vertical Bridge Execs Donate to Industry Foundations
Communications tower owner Vertical Bridge said its leadership team has donated $1.1 million personally to benefit two industry foundations. The money is going to help Warriors4Wireless and the Tower Family Foundation. “The donations were made in support of the work that these non-profit organizations do to help veterans enter the telecommunications industry and to support […]