Registration Opens for 2024 NAB Show New York
In preparation for its annual return to New York City's Javits Center, registration for the 2024 NAB Show New York is now open. Artificial intelligence is already expected to take center stage as the broadcast world convenes for conversation and exploration.
Carmakers Stack Up $7 Million In Q2 To Halt AM Radio Act
Time is ticking for AM radio on Capitol Hill and automakers continue to spend big in their attempt to ensure the clock keeps running. Led by General Motors, five car manufacturers shelled out millions in Q2 lobbying against a mandate to keep AM radio in the dashboard.
John Fix’s Four Key Strategies for Effective Audio Advertising
He may have retired from his role as a media analyst for Procter & Gamble, but John Fix is still a "radio guy." After turning P&G into a radio believer, he's sharing four keys that helped create memorable, working advertisements for the company's brands.
Can Radio Keep The Trust?
(By Mike McVay) The slant of political stories is clearer today than in previous years, and the introduction of opinion into some stories is blurring the line between Commentary and News - which ratchets up the growing mistrust Americans have in news sources.
From Perishable To Enduring
(By John Shomby) I’ve had the honor to witness more than a few awards acceptance speeches in my lifetime, but I believe the best I’ve ever heard came just a few weeks back from a morning show host who hit the stage just as if he were hitting the air.
Decoding the Mystery of Listener Flow
(Buzz Knight) The concept of listener flow is a somewhat mysterious thing for programmers and talent to get their arms around. Broadcasters have faced this for an eternity, only to get their final report card when a rating book comes back.
AWMF Sets Dates for 50th Annual Gracie Awards
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has set the dates for its landmark 50th Annual Gracie Awards in 2025. There will again be two ceremonies dedicated to recognizing the achievements of women in the media industry.
Bank Advertisements Surge At The End Of A Stable July For Radio
The financial sector put radio to good use in the past week, as banks jumped to hold three spots on the Media Monitors ranking of AM/FM's top national advertisers. For the last full week of July, the top five remained full of familiar names, keeping results steady.
Broadcasters Resist FCC’s Mandatory DIRS Proposal Efforts
Radio operators are joining the National Association of Broadcasters in contesting an FCC proposal that would require broadcasters to file reports in the Disaster Information Reporting System and the Network Outage Reporting System during emergencies.
US Chamber of Commerce Calls For FCC To Ease Up On AI Rules
The FCC has been met with opposition from Republicans and the Federal Election Commission over its moves to regulate generative AI, and now another organization is calling for a light touch when it comes to the rapidly growing technology.















