NAB Opposes New Higher Power LPFM Service
LPFM stations want more power, the NAB says the FM band is crowded enough and LPFM stations do not follow the rules. REC Networks has asked the Commission to create the higher power service several times. Each of the previous requests has been rejected.
iHeart to Pay Down $250 Million in Debt
iHeartMedia announced Tuesday that it will voluntarily prepay a portion of both its $2 billion term loan and its $447 million incremental term loan, with cash, while also repricing its incremental term loan.
More Groups Oppose FCC Fee Hike
The Colorado Broadcasters Association along with the Florida and Puerto Rico Broadcasters Associations have filed comments with The FCC regarding the Commission's plans to hike regulatory fees for 2021.
DeBella Radiothon Raises $157,726
Beasley Media Group's legendary Philadelphia Morning Man John DeBella raised $157,726 during the 15th Annual John DeBella Veterans Radiothon. Proceeds will benefit the Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service Center.
778 Units of Blood Collected
The 16th Annual I Bleed For Preston & Steve Blood Drive, held in conjunction with the American Red Cross, collected 778 units of blood. Preston & Steve host mornings on Beasley's WMMR in Philadelphia.
Newspaper Hires Audio Director
Audacy CEO David Field's new favorite line is, There is no better time to be in the audio space. It appears a big-time newspaper agrees with that assessment. Renita Jablonski has been hired away from Spotify by the Washington Post to be the Director of Audio for the paper.
Jim Gaffigan Kicks-Off NAB
Actor and comedian Jim Gaffigan will open NAB Show with a live comedy performance at the NAB Show Sunday Kick Off on October 10. The Sunday Kick Off celebration will mark the opening day of the Show Floor.
Now & Then Holiday Weekend Special
Benztown is offering a 'Top 10 Now & Then Old School Hit Countdown Special' for the July 4th weekend. It features the 500 greatest old school hits and the stories behind them.
Forecast 2022 Chairs Announced
Two industry leaders are the chairs for the Radio Ink and Radio + Television Business Report Forecast 2022 event. Forecast 2022 will be co-chaired by Debra O'Connell, President of Networks for Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution, and Bill Wilson, CEO of Townsquare Media.
The Listener Speaks
(By Gary Berkowitz) Have you noticed that we (radio people) can spend hours discussing and debating programming issues? Listeners, on the other hand, have no problem boiling it down to a few words to describe how they feel.
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