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Have you ever told a joke and forgot the punchline? It happened recently to public speaking coach and veteran public relations executive Rosemary Ravinal. "I felt so awkward and awful that I must use it as a learning moment," she says, turning a lemon into lemonade with this column.
Entravision Lures Ex-SBS GSM For Similar Duties In L.A.
3 months 1 week ago
Media and advertising technology company Entravision, which maintains a broadcast radio and television station stable focused on the U.S. Hispanic community, has named a new SVP/GSM for its Los Angeles-area properties.
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Carr Makes More FCC Leadership Appointments
3 months 1 week ago
“I am grateful that these talented professionals have agreed to step in and serve the FCC in these important roles," FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said in announcing the appointments. "I look forward to working with them as we advance the Commission’s agenda and deliver great results for the American people.”
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A Veteran S.F. Bay Area Meteorologist Readies for Retirement
3 months 1 week ago
He started working at this San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose TV station as the weekend meteorologist in 1992, after stints at KPIX-5; KFTY-50 in Santa Rosa, Calif.; and at KRON-4 during the late 1980s, when it was an NBC affiliate. Now, a 33-year tenure at KTVU-2 is coming to an end for meteorologist Bill Martin.
Adam Jacobson
New FCC Rules Let FM Stations Offer Geotargeted Political Ads
3 months 1 week ago
Candidates can now target specific voting districts, while stations can offer zone-specific Lowest Unit Rates. The system works with existing FM receivers, and GeoBroadcast Solutions is currently rolling out this technology across multiple markets. This marks a significant advancement in radio broadcasting's targeting capabilities. **SPONSORED CONTENT**
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Three Broadcast Engineers Lose Homes to LA Wildfires
3 months 1 week ago
GoFundMe pages have been set up. SBE Chapter 47 is also donating
The post Three Broadcast Engineers Lose Homes to LA Wildfires appeared first on Radio World.
Elle Kehres
Medicaid Advertising Ban Sends Broadcasters Scrambling
3 months 2 weeks ago
On Wednesday, the newly elected Governor of Indiana signed Executive Orders focused on investing in a "healthier Indiana." That's caused alarm among broadcasters across Indiana, as important advertising revenue has all been put to a stop for radio and TV stations from Gary to Clarksville and everywhere in between.
Adam Jacobson
Sinclair To Start The Q4 Earnings Showcase
3 months 2 weeks ago
How will the final three months of 2024 fare for Sinclair Inc., the broadcast TV station licensee that is shepherding the transition to ATSC 3.0 and is also the parent of companies ranging from Dielectric to Main Street Sports Group, parent of the FanDuel-branded regional sports network operation? All will find out on February 26.
Adam Jacobson
Gray Joins Q4 Earnings Parade On February’s Final Thursday
3 months 2 weeks ago
The company led by Hilton Howell Jr. and Pat LaPlatney will share its results with analysts and investors during an 11am Eastern earnings call on that Thursday, following calls from Nexstar (at 10am Eastern) and TEGNA (at 9am Eastern). What can investors expect to hear from the Gray C-Suite?
Adam Jacobson
Sixty Years of News Gets A Philly Salute
3 months 2 weeks ago
A 50kw Class A AM radio that began broadcasting in Philadelphia on December 3, 1934, at 1020 kHz, is preparing to celebrate six days of informing the Delaware Valley without cessation through its all-news programming. And, it will see the celebration extend to an FM simulcast partner added in late November 2020.
Adam Jacobson
Southern California Cities Invest in AM’s TIS
3 months 2 weeks ago
Recent wildfires have proved the value of community announcements
The post Southern California Cities Invest in AM’s TIS appeared first on Radio World.
Nick Langan
Capital Raising: Up … From a Big Low
3 months 2 weeks ago
Publicly traded media and telecommunications companies in the US and Canada collectively raised a three-month high through capital offerings in December 2024. That said, the findings from S&P Global Market Intelligence show November and October 2024 to each be very, very low, compared to any other month last year.
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A ‘FAST’ Break For DJ Envy, Charlamagne Tha God and Jess Hilarious
3 months 2 weeks ago
Fox Corporation’s free ad-supported streaming television "FAST" service has inked a deal with iHeartMedia that brings a popular nationally syndicated radio show targeting fans of hip-hop and R&B to viewers.
Adam Jacobson
Simington Dissents Are Due to Concern Over FCC’s Forfeitures
3 months 2 weeks ago
Pointing to August TV ruling, he said the commission's boundaries of authority to assess fines is "unclear"
The post Simington Dissents Are Due to Concern Over FCC’s Forfeitures appeared first on Radio World.
Nick Langan
Soledad O’Brien To Conclude ‘Matter of Fact’
3 months 2 weeks ago
As a matter of fact, she's staying on with Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) for forthcoming new projects. That said, "Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien" will conclude its tenth and final season in national syndication in August.
Adam Jacobson
Deceased Radio Station Owner’s Combo Goes To Estate
3 months 2 weeks ago
The death of the licensee of an AM/FM radio combo and an FM translator licensed to Louisville, Ga., has led to a FCC filing seeking its OK to transfer control of the properties to a trustee.
Adam Jacobson
Top Cumulus Shareholder Gets Board Representation
3 months 2 weeks ago
He is a managing member of Kindred Capital Advisors LLC and is among the largest shareholders of Cumulus Media through his personal holdings and those held through Kindred. Now, he's taken a seat at the publicly traded audio content creation and distribution company's Board of Directors.
Adam Jacobson
Radio Industry Mourns Death of Gary Krantz
3 months 2 weeks ago
Krantz Media Group President and CEO Gary Krantz passed away on Tuesday at the age of 65. His broadcast career, which spanned over four decades, was marked by contributions to broadcast radio, digital media, and syndication.
Cameron Coats
Carr Trumps Rosenworcel With Trio Of Complaint Reinstatements
3 months 2 weeks ago
FCC Chairman Carr has reversed a late-hour decision by now-departed Jessica Rosenworcel to have an Acting Media Bureau Chief dismiss on delegated authority a complaint against NBC and an Acting Enforcement Bureau Chief toss on similar authority complaints against CBS and ABC on the grounds that the actions were premature.
Adam Jacobson
SoundStack Names John Morris CPO
3 months 2 weeks ago
He headed digital audio development at WideOrbit and AmperWave
The post SoundStack Names John Morris CPO appeared first on Radio World.
Nick Langan