FCC updates Emergency Alert System handbook for broadcasters
The FCC has issued an updated version of its Emergency Alert System manual, which must be kept in EAS-receiving facilities.
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Articles involving radio, including broadcast companies and industry trends.
OutKick sees viewership surge in March, outpacing competitors
The sports and pop culture brand saw more than 52 million minutes of content streamed in March, a year-over-year increase of 152 percent. [EXCLUSIVE]
Audacy executives step down from roles
Two key executives will step down from their roles at radio broadcaster Audacy this month, according to a report.
NPR goes dark on Twitter over errant “state-affiliated’ label
NPR has stopped posting content to Twitter after objecting to a “state-affiliated media” label that was affixed to its main profile.
FCC revokes radio owner’s broadcast license amid nude photo scandal
The owner of Pennsylvania’s WQZS-FM was convicted of illegal surveillance, evidence tampering and other offenses nearly three years ago.
Twitter to amend “government-funded” label on BBC account
Twitter owner Elon Musk says the platform will amend a controversial label applied to the main profile of the BBC this week.
Urban One acquiring Cox Media radio stations in Houston
Urban One says it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with rival Cox Media Group to acquire four Houston-area radio stations.
Audacy weighs premium tier with commercial-free radio streams
Audacy is exploring a plan that would allow users of its streaming radio app to listen to commercial-free music, news and sports programming for a monthly fee. [EXCLUSIVE]
iHeartMedia poaches Jon Kurland from Amazon
iHeartMedia has snagged Amazon executive Jon Kurland to serve as its next chief entertainment counsel.
Streamline offloads Podcast Business Journal to newsletter company
Streamline Publications has sold Podcast Business Journal to the owner of the newsletter Podnews, The Desk has learned.
Twitter changes label on NPR account
A controversial “state-affiliated” label affixed to NPR’s main Twitter account now claims the outlet is “government funded,” which is grossly misleading.
Twitter to “reconsider” state-affiliated label on NPR account
The affirmation came from Elon Musk himself in a series of e-mails sent to an NPR reporter.