Karl Prentiss

A New Director of Production for Red House Streaming

He reports to the VP of Red House Streaming, Lowell Beckner, and will manage the Red House Streaming studios’ in-house broadcast and A/V productions from CP’s St. Petersburg, Fla., production complex and network operations center.
The Radford Media Group offices and studios in Clinton, Mo.

After 71 Years, This AM Will Die on Friday

On Friday at 5:15pm local time, an AM radio station that signed on the air in May 1951 will conclude its broadcast day. It won't be signing back on the air in 2022, or at any future time. The station's tower is being decommissioned, a decision the tower company that owns the structure says is a mutual one.

Nielsen Comments On MRC BBO Plan Remarks

On December 23, Nielsen said it would move forward in January with its introduction of Broadband-Only (BBO) Homes in its local television market measurements. The Media Rating Council (MRC), which recently completed an audit of the BBO Homes, chimed in with several "perspectives" on the matter. Now, Nielsen has something to say about that.

An Internal Reorganization For Eastern Wash. FM’s Owner

On July 1, 2020, a management and programming agreement was reached that allowed a Class A Classic Hits station serving the tiny towns of Twisp and Winthrop to greatly expand its reach in Eastern Washington. Now, the station that has been the simulcast partner is seeing a change in control within its ownership, FCC documents show.
Joe D'Angelo, xperi

The InFOCUS Podcast: Joe D’Angelo

The SVP of Broadcast at the parent of both DTS and HD Radio sits in with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson to offer a preview of sorts for CES 2022, which includes a January 6 invitation-only Radio Reception presented in part by Xperi. LISTEN HERE

A Reduced Fine Is Levied For FCC License Renewal Delay

A Rhode Island licensee apparently willfully violated section 73.3539 of the Rules by failing to timely file a license renewal application and for apparently willfully and repeatedly violating Section 301 of the Act by engaging in unauthorized operation of its FM translator after the license had expired. The Media Bureau has ruled on the matter. A fine is being handed to Diponti, but it's been reduced.

‘An Innovative Audience Measurement Platform’ To Consider?

A company specializing in audience measurement products for the Media & Entertainment sector has launched a new product aimed at content providers who wish to understand the behavior of their audiences.

Gen Z Interest in Real-Time Engagement Soars

Real-time engagement is of increasing desire among U.S. consumers. People increasingly want RTE video or audio features in the apps they use. For example, buyers in a shopping app want to talk to sellers. Can broadcast radio or TV benefit from this growing desire for "RTE'? An Agora survey may have some very interesting takeaways.

Adthos: a glimpse into the future of audio advertising

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VOTING ENDS NOW for Broadcast Media’s Top Tech Leaders!

Have you decided who Radio and Television's top IT and engineering leaders are? It's up to you, but minutes remain. Vote today by 6pm Eastern for Broadcast Media's Top Tech Leaders.

Jessica Rosenworcel Wins Full Senate Nomination

Despite vocal opposition from such Senate Republicans as Mitch McConnell and John Thune, the FCC has its first official woman to serve as its Chair. In a Roll Call vote convened by the full Senate at 11:30am Tuesday, Jessica Rosenworcel's nomination to remain a Member of the FCC — allowing her to remove the "acting" title from her business cards — was approved.

With 169 Episodes To Select, You’re InFOCUS With RBR+TVBR

From our interview this week with the part-owner, GM and News Director of a 1,000-watt AM serving Plattsburgh, N.Y., to exclusive conversations with key leaders at SBS, groupM, AURN and musicFIRST, the RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, offers more insight on the key topics of interest to broadcast media's C-Suite leadership.
Gigi Sohn

Gigi Sohn Placed In Senate GOP Hot Seat Spotlight

Gigi Sohn's selection by President Biden to fill out the FCC has become one of the most controversial in modern times. On Wednesday, Senate Commerce Committee Members scrutinized Sohn, along with three other nominees for governmental agencies. There were some fireworks, with an Alaskan Senator grilling her on Tweets that saw Sohn slam Fox News.
Broadcast Tower

A Blount Sale Brings An AM, FM Translator To Loudon

An AM radio station with an FM translator serving a town near Oak Ridge, Tenn., are being spun. Here are the details of one of the few transactions to get filed with the FCC of late.

On ‘Giving Tuesday’, Consider The Broadcasters Foundation

Giving Tuesday, the international day of giving, is November 30. The Broadcasters Foundation of America is asking for donations to help radio and television colleagues who are in acute need due to illness, accident, or disaster.