Automaker Lobbying Spiked In Q1, Pitting Big Cash Against AM Act
With time turning against the AM For Every Vehicle Act, automaker spending on Capitol Hill surged in Q1 as manufacturers hope for inaction on the bill. General Motors, Ford, Honda, Tesla, and Rivian heaped combined millions against mandating AM radio for in-car safety.
NAB’s LeGeyt To Fight Proposed Royalties On Capitol Hill Today
As efforts to impose a new performance royalty on local radio rise again, NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt is set to testify before the US House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet this afternoon.
Once Again, Unpaid Fees Put Texas AM at Risk of Losing License
An operator on the Texas/Mexico border is again under threat of having its license yanked by the FCC over unpaid regulatory fees. The Media Bureau has initiated proceedings against Consolidated Radio, Inc. for failing to pay $3,303.84 for fiscal year 2022.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Temporary Rebranding
(By Paige Nienaber) I’ve always thought that our sites and logos were artist templates, and a static, unchanged image is kind of boring. Radio has had occasional moments of brilliance when it comes to temporary rebranding.
They Said “NO” to Your Proposal: Now What? – Part 2
(By Rick Fink) In last week's column, we said you would probably rather endure a root canal than hear your prospect say, "We like your presentation but..." In today's, we'll explore the first five of the 10 Things You Can Do After Your Client Says No.
How To Expand Your Cast For Free
(By Randy Lane) Contributors, experts, and friends of your show can significantly enhance its quality, appeal, and success. Expanding your cast creates a bigger, more dynamic sound for any show. The good news is most will do it for free!
Hawaii Governor Would Keep Power to Halt Radio In Emergencies
The Hawaii Association of Broadcasters is actively contesting Governor Josh Green's plan to veto HB 2581, a bill designed to amend a state law that currently permits a county mayor or the Governor to halt all "electronic media" within the state during emergencies.
Longtime Limbaugh Producer James Golden Gets Syndicated
Red Apple Audio Networks has syndicated The James Golden Show, hosted by James Golden, on Saturday mornings. Golden, also known on-air as Bo Snerdley, worked with the late Rush Limbaugh for almost thirty years as a producer.
BFOA Adds Pickleball to Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament
The Broadcasters Foundation of America is taking its fundraising efforts to the courts - the pickleball courts, that is - for its annual Celebrity Golf Tournament and Fundraiser. This year's event is scheduled for September 9 at the Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville, NY.
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.
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