The FCC has unanimously passed new rules to enhance multilingual emergency alerts, focusing on wireless devices rather than radio. Wireless providers in the Emergency Alert system must now offer messages in the 13 most spoken languages in the U.S., including…
Another one walks the plank.
The FCC has upheld an $80,000 fine against Thomas Barnes, the operator of an unlicensed Oregon pirate radio station on 100.5 FM in La Grande. Despite warnings and voluntary surrenders of transmitters, Barnes persisted. In March 2022, his wife also…
Broadcast crushing it on the dash.
Despite the prevalence of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in modern vehicles, traditional AM/FM radio remains the top choice for in-car audio. Edison Research analyzed their Share of Ear dataset and found that among those without CarPlay or Auto, 67%…
Walking on eggshells.
Using the term “World Series” in promotions or marketing for the MLB’s championship event requires caution due to its trademarked status, according to broadcast attorney Mitchell Stabbe, Partner at Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP, writing on the Broadcast Law Blog. Major…
Study: sports radio rules.
A recent study by Crowd React Media reveals that nearly two-thirds of sports enthusiasts engage with radio and/or podcasts, indicating a strong sense of community within the fan base. Broadcast radio, particularly AM/FM, plays a significant role, with 64% of…
Selling off the assets.
Following the closure of All Access, its music distribution branch has been acquired by Mediabase, a part of iHeartMedia’s RCS subsidiary. This purchase enables Mediabase to provide clients with comprehensive music services, including downloading new releases for airplay and accessing…
CBO: AM is a bargain.
In the expansive $6 trillion federal budget, allocating funds to preserve AM radio in vehicles is a minuscule expense. The Congressional Budget Office analyzed the proposed AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (S. 1669), estimating a total implementation cost of…
FCC: no bargain here.
The FCC has finalized a historic $2.3 million fine against pirate radio operators, César and Luis Angel Ayora, for their unlicensed station, “Radio Impacto 2” in Queens, NY. The Ayoras faced 77 apparent violations over years, leading to the substantial…
RTDNA seeks live Trump trial coverage.
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has formally requested live audio and video coverage of the impending March 2024 trial linked to the January 6th events involving former President Donald Trump. Presently, Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 53 generally…