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.
Spotify To Offer ‘Basic’ No-Audiobook Plan For $1 Cheaper
In response to its recent price hike, Spotify has unveiled a new basic streaming plan for users in the United States. This plan offers the same streaming capabilities as the premium plans but excludes monthly audiobook listening time, at only one dollar per month less.
‘Maximum Distortion’ Ends After 19 Years on Salt Lake City Radio
After 19 years, a Salt Lake City heavy metal radio staple on KRCL 90.9 is coming to an end. Maximum Distortion, hosted by John Forgach and Cody Dangel, comes as Forgach leaves the community radio station as he moves to the West Coast.
Lawsuit Alleges SiriusXM Hid 21% Fee In Subscription Prices
As the satellite broadcaster rebrands in search of revenue, a class action lawsuit in Washington state is accusing SiriusXM of misleading consumers with a hidden "US Music Royalty" fee, which is not included in the initially advertised subscription rates.
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.
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