Baltimore Morning Radio Leads The Way After Key Bridge Collapse
As the US woke up to the news of the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, Baltimore morning duo Kramer & Jess at Audacy’s Mix 106.5 (WWMX) knew they had to serve their community. They canceled their planned show, opened the phone lines, and let a city grieve. In doing so, they showed local radio’s […]
Why It’s Tougher to Set Appointments Today and What to Do About It!
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 – Noon ET Presented by: Paul Weyland, LBS Broadcast Sales Expert Today’s business owners are more skeptical than ever. Key local direct business and service provider decision-makers work hard for their money … and they believe you should do the same – specifically for them. Some skills and philosophies that were […]
FCC Requests 14.8% Increase in Regulatory Fee Authority
The fiscal 2024 budget request asks for $448,075,000 in budget authority from regulatory fee offsetting collections WASHINGTON, D.C.—The FCC has released a budgetary request for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 that asks for $448,075,000 in budget authority from regulatory fee offsetting collections. This request represents an increase of $57,883,000 or 14.8 percent from the FY 2024 […]
Looking for Talent? Tell Job Seekers: You Belong Here
Today, NAB and the NAB Leadership Foundation are launching a multifaceted campaign to help broadcasters find and grow talent for their stations. “You Belong Here” spotlights the many career possibilities in broadcasting and how job seekers can make a difference. What is it? “You Belong Here” showcases how job seekers can use their skills and […]
AM Act Gets 218th Voting Sponsor In US House, Ensuring Majority
The AM For Every Vehicle Act has hit the magic number of voting co-sponsors needed to pass the legislation through the US House of Representatives. The House version of the bill, led by New Jersey Representative Josh Gottheimer, announced its 218th voting supporter. The surge of four new co-sponsors came the same day that the NAB […]
Let The Lobbying Begin: Broadcasters Descend On Capitol Hill.
More than 550 radio and television broadcasters from across the country are in Washington, DC today for the National Association of Broadcasters’ annual State Leadership Conference. The conference began Tuesday at Washington Nationals Park, minutes away from NAB headquarters, with remarks from policymakers, panel discussions, and briefings to prep attendees to fan out across Capitol […]
Want To Grow Political Dollars This Year? ‘Don’t Forget Your Back Yard.’
“The political money is going to be flowing like never before,” Steve Passwaiter told a RAB webinar audience Thursday. Somewhere between $10 billion and $16 billion will flood the zone, with the biggest portion invested in local and state races. That’s good news for radio as spending on so-called down ballot races, to fill seats […]
FCC March Meeting Agenda Includes Votes on New EAS & Cable Pricing Initiates
Other items on the tentative agenda for the March 14 meeting include “re-defining ‘high-speed’ internet to match market realities” WASHINGTON, D.C.—Federal Communications Commission chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has announced a tentative agenda for the March Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2024 that includes items relating to emergency alerts, cable and satellite pricing and […]
Nielsen: Radio Is The Answer To Political Campaign Reach
In findings that could reshape how the modern political campaign is run, a new Nielsen study shows the substantial impact of radio on elections. The study, in partnership with Cumulus Media, iHeartMedia, and Audacy, reveals that early deployment of AM/FM ads significantly enhances reach, particularly among undecided voters. The study found that AM/FM outperforms both television […]
Sage Alerting Systems has released the new software version 96.00!!
Sage Alerting Systems has announced the release of the new software version 96.00. You will need to install this update by March 11, 2024, to meet the FCC rules regarding CAP Prioritization and national message text. Stations that have already pre-ordered the updated software can go to the download page at https://www.sagealertingsystems.com/rev96download.html and follow the […]