EAS Suppliers Weigh in on Software-based Alerts
DAS supports “responsible” modernization but has "fundamental" concerns
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The Six Broadcast Engineers Who Lost Their Lives on 9/11
Bill Steckman, Don DiFranco, Rod Coppola, Steve Jacobson, Bob Pattison and Isaias Rivera, remembered 25 years later
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Kenny Smoov’s Cumulus Media Run Ends After 23 Years
Media, content, consulting and entertainment opportunities are next on the agenda for Smoov, who will pursue them through his newly formed Nashville Brown LLC while saying he remains open to his next executive, programming, or media leadership opportunity.
September Open Meeting Sees FCC Seek To ‘Unlock’ More Spectrum
The FCC at its upcoming September Open Meeting will vote on two items that its Republican leadership believes would open up "massive troves" of additional spectrum for the next-generation connectivity. One item is a "satellite spectrum abundance order." The other is a plan to modernize "UWB" rules.
K-LOVE Seeks Gen Z Christians With New Brand Launch
It's already omnipresent across the U.S. thanks to its K-LOVE and Worship Music-focused sibling Air1 brands. Now, K-LOVE Inc. is debuting a new brand aimed at reaching the next generation of young believers by targeting current college students and young adults "with the hope of inspiring them to move closer to Jesus."
Sinclair’s Cincy Station Expands Local Programming Following July Exits
The CBS Television Network affiliate owned by Sinclair Inc. and serving the region as "LOCAL 12" has officially announced "an expansion" of its local news and political programming this autumn, including the launch of a new 3pm weekday newscast and a weekly politics-driven offering.
With Keating’s Retirement, Hearst TV Creates A New Strategy and Distribution Role
The individual who since 2021 has served as Hearst Television’s VP of Distribution has been promoted to Senior VP of Strategy & Distribution, a newly created position in the operation. He'll continue to report to Nick Radziul, the Hearst TV Executive VP whose oversight includes distribution and government affairs.
Gibbons Rises To SiriusXM Product, Technology SVP
SiriusXM has promoted from within to select the person who it believes is best to lead product and technology across SiriusXM and its Pandora platform, with responsibility for product strategy and development, technology platforms and engineering, automotive and streaming distribution partnerships, and advertising technology.
‘Fake Polls’ Could Trigger a Fresh FCC Warning For Radio, TV
Brendan Carr, appearing Sunday on FOX News Channel's "Sunday Briefing," suggested the issuance of a FCC Public Notice reminding broadcast media licensees of their obligations regarding "fake polls," in particular those he believes are intended to suppress voters ahead of the November midterm elections.
Memories of 9/11 in the Washington, D.C., Area
Five industry veterans recall that day
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