CRS 2020 Registration Increasing To $699 Jan. 17
On January 17 the registration rate for Country Radio Seminar 2020 will increase to the on-site rate of $699 from the current rate of $649. Click on the link in the story to register now.
Over 60 Million Adults Now Own Smart Speakers
That's according to a new report from NPR and Edison Research presented at CES. The survey of over 1,000 adults shows that 24% of the 18+ population now owns at least one smart speaker device and the average smart speaker household has 2.6 devices.
It’s Now Up To Trump To Thump The Pirates
Pirate radio operators are one signature away from facing bigger fines and stronger penalties. On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed the PIRATE Act, which gives the FCC expanded tools to fight unauthorized radio broadcasters.
From CES: The Auto Lowdown
(By Buzz Knight) The Consumer Electronics Show has become a pivotal destination for the automotive industry to showcase their brands, and at CES 2020 many of the same themes continue to surface.
Emmis NYC Stations Leadership Team Promotions
Emmis has made several leadership changes at WQHT (HOT97) and WBLS in New York City. Here are all the details from Market Manager Charlie Morgan.
Decision-Makers: The Secret to Securing Appointments
The Hispanic Radio Conference is pleased to present special guest Matt Sunshine, who will conduct a session focused on one of the biggest challenges faced by radio reps — reaching decision-makers.
University of Arkansas To Pay $76K Fine
The FCC's Enforcement Bureau has entered into a Consent Decree to end an investigation into whether the University of Arkansas violated the Commission’s underwriting laws by broadcasting announcements promoting products, services or businesses of its financial contributors.
All Digital AM Comments Due March 9
In his latest blog broadcast attorney David Oxenford has an important reminder -- comments are due March 9 on the FCC's plan to allow AM stations to voluntarily transition into all-digital operations. Read it HERE.
SiriusXM Pre-Announces Strong 2019 Results
On Tuesday SiriusXM announced it had added a total of 1.063 million net self-pay subscribers to finish 2019 with approximately 30 million self-pay subscribers, exceeding the company’s initial 2019 subscriber guidance.
Hubbard Seattle Collects Nearly 8 Million Meals
The 19th annual Home Team Harvest broke records for the third year in a row, raising 7,982,154 meals for Northwest Harvest, the largest hunger relief agency in Washington state.
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