Our Conversation With Bob Orban, Part 6
At age 80, the master audio designer isn’t done yet
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Q&A: EBU’s Vincent Sneed on the Digital Networks Act
The policy advisor explains why the DNA proposal in Europe is important
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Murphy Leaves Riverfront For DRG Media Role
DRG Media has named a new General Manager and Director of Sales and Operations at the South Dakota-based radio broadcasting company. He'll now oversee seven stations after five years as Director of Sales and Campaign Development at Riverfront Broadcasting in Rapid City.
A Mid-Missouri Noncomm Successfully Upgrades Its Transmitter
It is a Class C2 FM serving a big college town with a cavalcade of community programming that on Friday ranged from a pre-Shabbat Jewish Spectrum hour to a two-hour sunset block dedicated to the Grateful Dead. It now serves Columbia, Mo., a little clearer thanks to the successful deployment of a new transmitter.
‘HI’ Radio Hosts Ignite Protests Over New Hawaii Driver’s Licenses
Hawaii's new official identification cards didn't pass muster with a pair of Pacific Media Group air personalities at one of its Honolulu radio stations. The result? More than 6,000 signatures have been placed on a Change.org petition they started begging for reconsideration. Honolulu's Mayor says no — so far.
‘K103’ Iconic Air Talent Craig Walker Dies
He first attracted a loyal audience at "62 KGW," which aired a Top 40 format until the rise of FM radio stations in the 1980s. He'd go on to a fruitful tenure at "K103," today an iHeartMedia-owned AC stalwart in the local ratings. Now, many are mourning the loss of Craig Walker, who died suddenly on Wednesday.
USSI Global: Geared Up For Upper C-Band Spectrum Transition
On July 22, the FCC moved ahead with rules establishing the auction of 160 MHz of spectrum in the Upper C-Band by July of next year. A 35-year-old Space Coast broadcast technology company is at the ready to help radio and TV companies navigate what is shaping up to be one of the most complex media transport transitions to date.
Entry Window Opens For New York Festivals TV, Film Honors
“With entries from over 40 countries, New York Festivals TV & Film Awards honors the exceptional and innovative content being created today on all continents and seen across all platforms," said EVP Rose Anderson. "We respect the achievements of the many talented men and women who make up the worldwide creative community."
FCC Cancels California LPFM’s License
Complainant alleged KMOB(LP) had been silent for years
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Suburban D.C. AM Sold To William Tucker’s WOOK
As 2023 came to close, the purchase of KBSZ-AM 1260 in Apache Junction, Ariz., and K247CF at 97.3 MHz in Payson, Ariz., by William Tucker Jr.-led WOOK Radio DC Inc. was completed. Now, Tucker has struck a deal to purchase an AM radio station and its FM translator a little closer to the District of Columbia.
