SBS Settles With VOZ Media Over Failed Mega TV Deal
On October 10, the Raúl Alarcón Jr.-led Spanish Broadcasting System filed a lawsuit against a Texas entrepreneur who agreed to expand his website to broadcast television through the acquisition of Mega TV, only to fail to meet its payment obligations. A settlement has now been reached.
DirecTV Consumers Get A Fast Break From Local TV
In a move that some may perceive as an anti-retransmission consent decision, DirecTV on Sunday officially went live with a consumer option that effectively eliminates all over-the-air broadcast stations — creating a cable-only lineup.
With Chapter 11 In the Past, Audacy Ready For ‘Magic’ Move
Audacy has filed paperwork with the FCC signaling its need to gain approval of its emergence from debtor-in-possession status. Along with that filing came a second one — and it signals Audacy's desire to sell a Class A "Magic"-filled FM through brokerage Kalil & Co.
Townsquare Puts ‘Reset Year’ In Rearview As Digital Leads 51%
"Townsquare is no longer the radio broadcast company it was when it was founded in 2010." That reminder from Townsquare Media CEO Bill Wilson was brought even closer to home by the Purchase, NY-based company's revelation that for the second year in a row, more than half of its revenue came from digital sources.
Court Converts Stolz Bankruptcy To Chapter 7 After ‘Egregious Conduct’
As previously reported by RBR+TVBR, Larry Patrick, the pre-petition receiver for the radio stations once licensed to Ed Stolz's Royce International Broadcasting, had urged the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Nevada to convert Stolz's bankruptcy from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7. The Court granted that motion today.
musicFIRST: No Evidence ‘Main Studio’ Savings Increased Localism
It caused a stir when FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel used a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to publicly question the efficacy of the FCC's 2017 Main Studio Elimination Order. Now musicFIRST Coalition and Future of Music Coalition have submitted comments on that NPRM, leaning toward the Main Studio Rule's hopeful reinstatement.
A Golden Opportunity For Broadcast Media
While traveling recently in Central California, the importance of AM radio’s continued accessibility in U.S. vehicles became abundantly clear to RBR+TVBR’s Editor-in-Chief. Across three days in Yosemite National Park, cell phone reception was difficult. So was tuning to Sirius XM.
Auddia Announces New Financing Arrangement
Theo Romeo, Chief Product Marketing Officer for Auddia, said the financing allows the company to lock products including its pay-for-commercial free broadcast radio app faidr “into our roadmap in an ongoing effort to improve the user experience and performance metrics.”
Fourteen FMs Return To FCC Table of Allotments
They've returned to the Table of Allotments — fourteen MHz-based signals are now considered vacant because of the cancellation of the associated authorizations or the dismissal of longform auction applications, the FCC said last week.
Popular Radioplayer App Enters U.S. Market
It's a leading audio streaming app for broadcast radio in countries including the United Kingdom. Now, it is gearing up for a big U.S. rollout. A Partnerships Lead is already in place, whose chief task will be to bring the internationally known app to domestic vehicles and other platforms.
Urban One Could Face Nasdaq Trouble From A New Filing Delay
After significant financial filing delays in 2023, Urban One hasn't quite shaken off the leftover slowdown. The broadcaster helmed by Alfred Liggins has announced a delay in submitting its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Multiple Violations Could Cost One Georgia AM Its FM Translator
The Federal Communications Commission is taking a coastal Georgia AM station's FM translator and slapping the operator with a $16,200 fine for myriad violations, including unauthorized operation and modification, dead air, and unauthorized transfer of control against Southern Media Interactive LLC.
Navaquest Joins Radio Vendor Alliance Ahead Of Vegas Debut
The recently formed Radio Vendor Alliance has added another member to its coalition ahead of the organization's grand unveiling at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Navaquest, a provider of digital sales training for small to mid-sized radio markets, joins the RVA to offer strategic planning and advice to small, independent owners.
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Saga Blows Away a Rural Florida FM
Chiefland, Fla., is a tiny community, due west of Gainesville. And, it has been home to a Class A FM simulcasting a Classic Rocker...
Consent Decree Settles LPTV Station’s Captioning Rule Flub
A Consent Decree has been entered into between the Commission and the owner of a low-power television station in Maine to settle an investigation into whether the licensee ran afoul of closed-captioning rules.
ACA Connects Dissatisfied With FCC ‘All-in Pricing’ Order
The FCC last week approved an order implementing new customer protections requiring all MVPDs to specify the “all-in” price “clearly and prominently” in their promotional materials and on every monthly billing statement. Pro-cable TV advocacy group ACA Connects isn't thrilled.
NBCUniversal To Broadcast Paris Olympics On The Big Screen
As NBCUniversal prepares for the audience and advertising boon of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the company has formed a first-time collaboration with AMC Theatres to bring live Olympic event broadcasts to theaters. From July 27 to August 11, fans can enjoy select daytime coverage at approximately 160 AMC locations nationwide.
Five Body Language Signals of Smart People
Some say people who harness the power of body language, combined with skillful word choices, are super-communicators. Why? Rosemary Ravinal says it's because they deploy the full array of speech tools to connect with others. This column explores non-verbal traits of highly intelligent people.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Mario X. Carrasco
Two key consumer groups don't feel so strapped this year when it comes to their finances, compared to 2023. That's according to ThinkNow, a cross-cultural research firm. To share more, the firm's Mario Xavier Carrasco sat in on the latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE
The Unseen Pitfalls of In-Person Presentations
Whether in the boardroom, an industry conference, or on a quarterly earnings call, it’s the presenter’s job to deliver clear, congruent, and concise messages. Public speaking expert Rosemary Ravinal has some tips you're definitely going to want to learn more about.
D.C. Circuit Denies Stay of ‘Low Power Protection Act’
In late January, the owner of a low-power digital television station sought to put a stop to the "Low Power Protection Act" — a law the FCC unanimously enacted despite opposition from the Frank Copsidas-created LPTV Broadcasters Association. Last week, the court ruled against the LPTV licensee.
ATSC Works To Improve 8K Broadcast Via VVC
The ATSC is progressing towards incorporating Versatile Video Coding into its new digital broadcast standards, aiming to enhance efficiency beyond the existing HEVC technology. The international compression method could facilitate 8K broadcasting capabilities through ATSC 3.0 bandwidth conservation.
A Personalized Entertainment Dash: What UK Drivers Want
Xperi Inc.'s DTS unit recently distributed a report that details how in-car entertainment is of "the utmost importance" for 67% of adults — a number that soars to 84% for those aged 17-44. Don't fret, America. The survey was conducted in the United Kingdom. Nevertheless, the findings are telling.
Sencore Ready For A Meaningful NAB Show
It's a broadcast technology company focused on video, and it is eagerly anticipating the NAB Show, scheduled for April 14-17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. What can attendees look forward to from Sencore?
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