GMR Sues VT Broadcaster Over Possible Millions In Royalties
Performing rights organization Global Music Rights has filed a lawsuit against the owner of seven radio stations in Vermont and New Hampshire. Under the maximum penalty allowed per infringement, Vermont Broadcast Associates could end up owing nearly $10 million.
FCC Slaps Townsquare Media With Massive Political Fine In Idaho
Political file failures from two Idaho stations will cost Townsquare Media half a million dollars after a ruling from the FCC Media Bureau. Violations involved GOP-paid programming on AM signals in Twin Falls and Boise.
FCC Sends Clear Message In Cumulus EEO Fines, NAB Dismissal
The Federal Communication Commission has rejected calls for post-bankruptcy mercy from Cumulus and the NAB over Equal Employment Opportunity violations at five Georgia radio stations formerly owned by the broadcaster, sending a firm message to broadcasters.
Smart-Device Ownership Up As Radio Grows Again In The Home
As radio builds on smart-device integration to make inroads back into the home, international market research and consulting firm Parks Associates unveiled new insights at CES 2024, delving into the growth of internet-connected devices per household in the US.
Now Only Five Votes Stand Between AM Act and Senate Victory
While the AM For Every Vehicle Act ended 2023 on a bump in the road, the bill's progress isn't slowing as Congress reconvenes post-holidays. Six new bipartisan cosponsors have brought the Act within 90% of the simple majorities needed in both houses of Congress.
Radio Stays Hand-In-Hand With The Future At CES 2024
From self-driving cars to AI, Consumer Electronics Show 2024 in Las Vegas held plenty of optimism and promise for the future of technology. But at an event dedicated to pushing the limits of technology on so many fronts, broadcasters can take comfort in one fact:
LeGeyt: Broadcasters Are ‘Losing Out On Compensation’ To AI
NAB President LeGeyt stood before the US Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law on Wednesday to highlight the crucial role of broadcasters in delivering free, local news and entertainment.
As Growth Doubles, Will Programmatic Consume Audio In 2024?
As digital buying becomes more prevalent in radio and data-driven metrics drive advertising, some industry experts are predicting a rise of programmatic across the entire audio content spectrum - but can we expect a total takeover, and if so, how soon?
AM/FM Nets March Madness Advertising Reach and Frequency
With 20 million people reached by Westwood One's AM/FM college basketball coverage each season, new research highlights distinct differences between audiences for NCAA March Madness games on TV and radio, with big implications for advertising effectiveness.
The AM Band and Radio’s Dominance Over TV Defined 2023 Data
Cumulus Media and Westwood One's Audio Active Group has revealed the Group's five most popular insights of 2023. With talk about radio's place in the car, revamped listening post-pandemic, and digital audio's continued rise, here's what broadcasters found most riveting:
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