The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has activated the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) in response to Hurricane Idalia, which has made landfall in the Gulf of Mexico as a Category 3 storm. DIRS is a voluntary web-based platform where broadcast…
Good news for audio.
According to an article published on the WARC website this week titled WARC Predicts $1T Ad Spend In 2024, How Much for Audio?, the global advertising landscape is expected to cross the trillion-dollar threshold in 2024, with a projected 8.2%…
State radio net first in America to earn integrity cert.
Colorado Public Radio (CPR) has become the first US media outlet to receive the Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) certification.
Sutter honored.
Diane Sutter, founder and dean of the NAB Leadership Foundation’s Broadcast Leadership Training program, has been chosen for the National Radio Award by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB). The award will be given at NAB Show New York’s Marconi…
New BFoA program eases young talent entry.
The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFoA) is extending its outreach to young radio talent through a distinctive golf networking event named Sips & Tips. Scheduled alongside the Foundation’s Celebrity Golf Tournament & Fundraiser on September 11, the event will grant…
Murrow Awards, class of 2023.
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has announced the national winners of the 2023 Edward R.
BFoA honors former leader.
The Broadcasters Foundation of America is honoring its former President Jim Thompson on the one-year anniversary of his passing. Thompson served as the President of the BFoA from 2008 to 2023, and under his leadership, the charity raised $10 million,…
Hyper-local in the middle.
Long Island’s oldies station WLNG is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Established in 1963 by Fitzgerald Smith, the station has been a fixture of the Sag Harbor community for decades. It is known for its 24/7 live talent and has been…
More voices.
Radio services provider Benztown has launched a new service called Role Callers. This service provides radio stations with paid phone actors who can be used to spark conversations, participate in sketches and bits, share local information, and promote contests. The…