All State Broadcasters Call on Congress to Regulate AI Deepfakes
All fifty state broadcasters' associations, joined by the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, are prompting US lawmakers to regulate digital replicas created by generative AI. The associations joined in a letter of support for the NO FAKES Act of 2024.
FCC Fixes AM/FM Fee Errors; Unfreezes CORES Payments
The FCC has addressed recent fee issues affecting AM and FM broadcasters and says licensees can once again submit payments. The Commission placed a freeze on submissions on Friday after some broadcasters had noticed higher fees displayed than expected.
Broadcasters Join Forces for Dual BFoA and LABF Dream Benefit
The broadcasting community is coming together for a first-of-its-kind fundraiser that supports two of the industry’s most vital organizations: the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation and the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
AM For Every Vehicle Act Could Reach House Floor This Week
It's been nearly three months since we've seen any action on the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act, but as the end of the 118th Congress nears, broadcasters have a promising sign. The bill could be eligible for a full US House floor vote as early as this week.
Radio Ink’s Parenti Among 2024 Gracies Leadership Honorees
The Alliance for Women in Media has announced the 2024 Gracies Leadership Awards recipients, celebrating the achievements of influential women in the media industry. Among this year's honorees is Radio Ink President and Publisher Deborah Parenti.
Eight Big Myths About Radio That Marketers Keep Getting Wrong
On the heels of new research highlighting how marketer bias affects radio buys compared to digital audio, Cumulus Media and Westwood One's Audio Active Group is busting eight more outdated perceptions about AM/FM held by many advertisers and media agencies.
The Advantage of Locally Owned Radio
(By Mike McVay) This past week I visited two different locally-owned radio clusters. We are in a “For Profit” business. How we arrive at that profit varies greatly from the biggest companies to those that are locally owned.
This Isn’t About You!
(By John Shomby) Congratulations! You have just accepted - or have been promoted to - a new position leading a staff who has absolutely no idea who you are or what you are about. What do you do now?
Avoiding the Audience Disconnect
(By Buzz Knight) In today’s business climate, I worry about programmers becoming disconnected from listeners. This hasn’t developed overnight. It began with the occasional canceled music test when a station or a cluster faced difficult revenue problems.
Lake Tahoe Radio Stations Change Hands After Chapter 11 Filing
D&H Broadcasting has announced the sale of its two Lake Tahoe stations, NewsTalk 1490 (KOWL-AM) and 93.9 The Lake (KRLT). The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy at the end of 2023, citing severe financial setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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