FCC Sets Date and Deadlines For FM Duplication Rule’s Return
In June, the Federal Communications Commission voted to reinstate the radio duplication rule for commercial FM stations, following a petition from the musicFIRST Coalition, Future of Music Coalition, and REC Networks. Now we know the date that rule returns.
Political Ad Growth? Radio Could Be Largely Ignored, Says Adimpact
Updated projections for the 2023-2024 election cycle have been released by Adimpact, and it now expects election-related dollars to hit a record-breaking $10.7 billion in political ad spending. But, how much will Radio actually get? It's paltry.
FCC EAS Report Underlines The Necessity Of In-Car Radio
An FCC report on last October's national EAS test has great news for radio - especially as broadcasters cite the EAS as the key reason to require auto manufacturers to carry AM radio in cars for public safety.
Amazon’s Rumored Alexa Overhaul May Be Good News For Radio
At its launch in 2014, radio pinned a lot of hope on Amazon's Alexa to bring radio back into the American home. As Alexa numbers dwindle ten years later, Amazon is planning a huge revitalization for the AI voice assistant that could bring that hope back to the industry.
Journalism in the Age of AI: Report Reveals News Media Struggles
With advertisers keeping news at arm's length, layoffs regularly hitting commercial and non-commercial radio newsrooms, and the threats posed by generative AI, a new study reveals what challenges today's journalists view as most critical to address.
Senate GOP Submits Bill To Stop ‘FCC Meddling In Our Elections’
Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill are moving to block the Federal Communications Commission's proposed new regulations aimed at ensuring transparency in political advertising on radio around the use of generative artificial intelligence.
Study: Brands Will Invest 16% More On Radio With In-Car Visuals
A May study conducted by Advertiser Perceptions highlights a significant brand shift in interest towards in-car visual ads synced with AM/FM broadcasts, with 80% of agencies and advertisers showing interest in in-dash visuals, a rise from 64% in 2021.
musicFIRST Calls On The FCC To Tighten Radio Ownership Caps
With the American Music Fairness Act having no hope of being passed in the current session of Congress, the musicFIRST Coalition and the Future of Music Coalition have again taken their pleas to impose additional fees on radio broadcasters to the FCC.
Redefining Hispanic Media Reach: AM/FM Radio Outshines TV
“If you think you’ve covered Hispanics with a TV buy, think again,” was the message behind never-before-seen data presented at Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference 2024, showcasing the power and reach of radio, especially compared to other traditional media.
FCC’s Gomez Talks Regulation, AM, and EAS In Keynote Address
"I learned the perspectives of the regulated firsthand. I understand that the right level of regulation reflects the circumstances before us and specific facts matter a lot." Those words from FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, in an address to Hispanic broadcasters.
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