Broadcast Radio to Add Promo Only Integration
Broadcast Radio has partnered with Promo Only to embed the music‑service catalog directly into its Myriad Playout system. The integration, slated for Myriad version 6.9, lets stations with a Promo Only subscription browse, preview and download new releases without leaving the playout environment. An “Import Wizard” button opens a searchable track list, supports bulk selection, and automatically applies metadata, artwork, silence trimming and loudness normalization. Beta testing for the feature begins in early April.
MetaRadio Returns to NAB Show With V2.6
MetaRadio unveiled version 2.6 at the NAB Show, adding remote web access, advanced image management, and enhanced message scheduling with live‑data overrides. The platform continues its integration with the HD Radio Artist Experience, enabling stations to push dynamic cover art...
One Less Option
Microwave Power Products (MPP) will close the former Econco facility in Woodland, California on Sept. 1, ending its rebuilt power‑tube program and the Econco “bank” service. Customers must purchase repaired tubes by May 12 or risk disposal of their stored units. While...
Inovonics Introduces AARON 656
Inovonics unveiled the AARON 656, a dual‑tuner rebroadcast receiver designed for FM and HD Radio environments. The unit uses a Maximum‑Ratio Comparison system to monitor two antennas and a combined feed, automatically selecting the strongest signal. It offers a five‑band audio...
FCC Upholds New LPFM CP in Miami
The FCC’s Media Bureau has upheld a construction permit for La Familia De Fe Corp to launch a low‑power FM station (WFRH(LP)) on 99.5 MHz in Miami, rejecting Doral Voice Corp’s challenge. The dispute centered on local‑service eligibility and allegations of pirate broadcasting, which...
Exhibitor Viewpoint: AudioShake at the NAB Show
AudioShake, founded by CEO Jessica Powell, will showcase its newest low‑latency AI separation models at the 2026 NAB Show. The technology automatically isolates dialogue, music, and effects, enabling real‑time broadcast cleanup, improved transcription, and automated copyright compliance. Major broadcasters such...
Time for Your “AI or Human?” Radio Announcement Quiz
In this brief episode, the host promotes The Rock Dog and its sponsor, Bear Carpet One, highlighting the company's flooring options and its range of window treatments, including Hunter Douglas plantation shutters and honeycomb blinds with power opening and Bluetooth...
Radio — the New Boutique Business?
At the NAB Show, Radio World will host a session on April 19 that frames radio‑station ownership as a boutique‑business opportunity for Gen‑X and Millennial professionals. Engineers Andy Gladding and Bud Williamson will discuss how owning a small‑market station can deliver community...
Gen AI Is Being Adopted in “Massive” Numbers
Edison Research’s latest Infinite Dial report shows U.S. online audio and podcast consumption hitting all‑time highs, with 81% of Americans listening in the past month. Older listeners are driving growth, pushing weekly audio use among those 55+ to 70%. The...
Letter: A Sharp-Toothed FCC Is Needed More Than Ever
James B. Potter’s letter rebuts calls to dismantle the Federal Communications Commission, arguing that deregulation has already weakened the agency’s stewardship of the public spectrum. He points to shrinking engineering staff, the abandonment of the Local Studio Rule, and relaxed...
Summit Announces AirLux Studio Signaling
Summit Technology Group unveiled AirLux Studio Signaling, a network‑based on‑air light replacement that uses PoE‑powered touchscreen displays. The platform integrates natively with Axia Livewire consoles, automatically reflecting status cues such as On‑Air, Recording, or Production in Progress. A centralized web...
Final Thoughts on Liquid Cooling Bubble Up
The article reviews liquid‑cooling technology as it moves from high‑end transmitters and particle accelerators into broadcast and consumer‑grade equipment. It contrasts anti‑freeze pumps for FM transmitters with deionized‑water loops used in megawatt‑scale systems, and highlights all‑in‑one (AIO) PC coolers as...
Local Radio Networks Acquires Radio Workflow
Local Radio Networks (LRN) announced the acquisition of Radio Workflow, an AI‑driven broadcast software platform. The deal merges LRN’s 24/7 music formats, which serve roughly 875 stations, with Radio Workflow’s cloud‑based traffic, billing and AI production tools used by about...
Exhibitor Viewpoint: Veritone at the 2026 NAB Show
Veritone chief revenue officer Sean King says AI has rapidly shifted from a novelty to a business essential, with autonomous agents now handling end‑to‑end tasks. At the 2026 NAB Show the company will showcase its aiWARE‑powered suite—including the Digital Media...
The Case for a Radio Dashboard
Radio stations are increasingly adopting unified data dashboards to consolidate ratings, streaming metrics, advertising sales, and digital analytics in a single view. Historically, these data points lived in separate systems or spreadsheets, forcing staff to juggle multiple tools. Today, SaaS...
Remote Control Gets More Intelligent
Radio broadcasters are transitioning from simple SNMP polling to agentic, IP‑native observability, where monitoring platforms act as autonomous copilots. Centralized Network Operations Centers, often cloud‑native and supported by MaaS platforms, now oversee hundreds of transmitters with integrated asset and ticketing...
FCC Grants Transfer of 24 Wyoming Stations Following Divorce
The FCC has approved the transfer of Legend Communications’ 24 radio stations in northern Wyoming from Susan K. Patrick to her ex‑husband Larry Patrick. The move follows Susan Patrick’s felony conviction for under‑reporting roughly $9 million in income and a subsequent...
EsRadio Deploys DHD Audio Consoles
esRadio, part of Spain’s Libertad Digital group, has equipped its Madrid headquarters with two DHD RX2 audio production consoles. Each unit provides 18 physical faders, a layering function for expanded channel control, and integrated 10.1‑inch touchscreens. The installation also includes...
DHD to Unveil Benefits of New Firmware at NAB Show
DHD Audio will showcase firmware 10.4 at the 2026 NAB Show, extending capabilities of its DX2, RX2, SX2, TX2 mixers, RM1 portable unit, and XC3/XD3/XS2 processing cores. The update adds flex channels, mic preamp control, and channel categories, enabling more...
My Virtual Journey Has Been a Real One
The author recounts deploying Telos VXs, a virtual VoIP phone system, in Buffalo and Denver broadcast facilities, using an Avaya SIP server and an Ubuntu container. The installations performed flawlessly, earning immediate praise from on‑air talent. This experience sparked a...
Cumulus Files for Another Chapter 11, With Lender Support
Radio broadcaster Cumulus Media has filed a prepackaged Chapter 11 reorganization, aiming to eliminate approximately $600 million of debt. The plan, backed by its lenders, allows the company to continue operating its 394 radio stations, Westwood One network, and podcast platform...
Study: Phone-Based Connections Lead Car Audio Listening
Futuresource Consulting’s Audio Tech Lifestyles 2025 survey of 10,000 car‑traveling consumers shows phone‑based connections now dominate in‑car audio, with 51% using Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto as their primary source. Radio’s share has slipped to roughly 25% overall, though...
Salt Lake FMs Soar With New Dielectric Master System
Dielectric has installed its RingMaster broadband FM and manifold combiner system at Farnsworth Peak, creating a new master antenna that now supports 13 FM stations for Bonneville International and other broadcasters. The upgrade replaces a 40‑year‑old infrastructure that was not...
KEXP Builds Around Human Power
KEXP, a Seattle‑based non‑profit radio station, is overhauling its audio playout and asset management infrastructure across nine studios. The legacy Dalet Galaxy system is being replaced by OrangeLogic’s cloud‑based OrangeDAM for digital asset management and Broadcast Radio’s Myriad 6 on‑prem playout...
Exhibitor Viewpoint: ElevenLabs at the 2026 NAB Show
ElevenLabs, a leader in generative AI for voice, speech, music and video, is gearing up for the 2026 NAB Show where it will demo its latest offerings. The company highlights breakthroughs in controllability and consistency that move AI from experimental...
Canada to Shut Down Its VHF Weather Radio Service
Environment and Climate Change Canada announced that its Weatheradio Canada VHF service will cease operations on March 16, ending a network of roughly 225 transmitters that have broadcast weather alerts since 1976. The shutdown coincides with the discontinuation of the...
Syndicate of Sounds Announces Telos Integrations
Syndicate of Sounds announced that its Deja Vu stereo‑to‑5.1 upmixer is now embedded in three Telos Alliance platforms – the ZipStream R/20, Linear Acoustic LA‑5300 and UpMax ISC. The integration aligns with the company’s OEM strategy, allowing broadcasters to automatically...
These Developments Are Reshaping FM Infrastructure
Broadcasters are moving toward fully IP‑centric FM infrastructures, embedding IP audio and MPX decoders directly in transmitters and shifting MPX generation to virtualized, ST 2110‑based server environments. The Ecresco AiO series exemplifies native IP decoding, eliminating external STL hardware and reducing...
Telos, College Foundation Will Give Away an Omnia.11
Telos Alliance and the College Radio Foundation are offering a flagship Omnia.11 FM+HD audio processor—valued at roughly $10,000—to a U.S. college radio station. The contest, open to students, faculty and staff, runs through April 10 and requires a brief paragraph explaining...
Public Radio Engineering Conference Schedule Announced
The Association of Public Radio Engineers announced the schedule for its 26th Public Radio Engineering Conference, set for April 16‑17, 2026 in Las Vegas. The two‑day program, themed “what’s next,” features sessions on audio processing, AM radio relevance, transmission troubleshooting, FM...
Hawaii’s New West Broadcasting Integrates Tieline Solutions
New West Broadcasting, operating six stations on Hawaii’s Big Island, has upgraded its transmission and remote broadcast infrastructure with Tieline’s suite of IP codecs and management tools. The company now uses Bridge‑IT, Gateway, ViA, and MPX codecs, complemented by a...
MIW Releases 25th Gender Analysis Study
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) released its 25th annual gender analysis, tracking female leadership in U.S. commercial radio. The study shows women holding 22 % of general‑manager roles nationwide, up from 15 % in 2004, and 24 % in the top‑100...
Radio Workflow Expands Its Platform
Radio Workflow has upgraded its cloud‑native broadcast platform, unifying sales, production, traffic and management for small‑to‑mid‑market stations. The expansion introduces Broadcast Buddy, an AI‑driven assistant that handles meeting prep, email summarization, contract drafting and system navigation. New sales tools let...
FCC Warns Montana FBO Over Unlicensed Radio Transmissions
The Federal Communications Commission issued a Notice of Unlicensed Operation to Beacon Air Group, the fixed‑base operator at Billings‑Logan International Airport, for transmitting on the VHF aircraft band at 128.825 MHz without a license. The unauthorized signal interfered with a co‑located...
KPGZ Captures Kearney Championship Run With Comrex
102.7 KPGZ in Kearney, Missouri leveraged Comrex’s FieldLink sideline reporter codec to enhance its live coverage of the Bulldogs’ high‑school football playoff run. The FieldLink system, which uses the free FieldTap app on iOS and Android smartphones, provided crisp, wireless...
Let’s Get This Place Spiffed Up
Radio stations face mounting obsolete gear as technology advances, prompting a shift toward leaner facilities and consolidation. The article outlines a step‑by‑step plan for inventory audits, staff communication, and systematic removal of outdated equipment. It emphasizes documentation, recycling, and potential...
Using NMOS and Ember+ to Control IP Codecs
Audio codec manufacturers are adopting open protocols NMOS and Ember+ to streamline IP‑based broadcast workflows. Tieline’s codecs now support NMOS IS‑04, IS‑05, and IS‑07 for discovery, connection management, and event handling, while Ember+ exposes a hierarchical parameter tree for granular...
AEQ Notes ESPN Brazil’s Use of Olympia 3
ESPN Brazil equipped its NBA Finals coverage with AEQ’s Olympia 3 commentary system, integrating eight units through LineUP. The deployment replaced legacy commentator panels at the São Paulo headquarters and an on‑site booth in Oklahoma, enabling native IP audio workflows. AEQ highlighted...
NAB Urges FCC to Tamp Down Reallocation Plans for Upper C-Band
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) filed reply comments urging the FCC to limit the upper C‑band reallocation to the statutorily required 100 MHz, rejecting the commission’s proposal to clear up to 180 MHz. NAB argues the 3.98‑4.2 GHz band is already operating...
Auddia to Merge With Thramann Holdings
Auddia, an AI-driven audio identification platform, announced a merger with privately held Thramann Holdings slated to close in the second quarter. Upon completion, the combined entity will be renamed McCarthy Finney and operate as a wholly owned subsidiary alongside Thramann’s...
FCC Moves Ahead With NCE Translators
The FCC voted unanimously to launch the first-ever application window for non‑commercial educational (NCE) FM translators, expected to open in late 2026. The window will allow non‑commercial, low‑power FM and AM stations to apply for new translators in the reserved...
California Noncom Loses Its License
Peace and Justice Network’s noncommercial FM station KVSJ‑FM in Tracy, California, has had its broadcast license cancelled by the FCC Media Bureau. The commission determined the station was silent for more than twelve consecutive months and/or operated from an unauthorized...
FCC Waivers Cover Moves of EAS Gear
The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued two waivers this month allowing broadcasters to temporarily take Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment offline while relocating it. Fort Myers Broadcasting received approval to move EAS gear for three Florida stations,...
Licenses at Risk in Michigan, Georgia for Unpaid FCC Fees
The FCC has issued pay‑or‑show‑cause orders to two broadcasters over unpaid regulatory fees. In Michigan, Sovereign Communications faces potential revocation of six stations for roughly $37,000 in delinquent fees, though it can apply a $9,200 overpayment credit. In Georgia, Core...
Proposed EU Digital Networks Act Would Mandate Radio in New Cars
The European Commission’s draft Digital Networks Act (DNA) would require every new passenger vehicle sold in the EU to include a radio receiver capable of digital (DAB+) and analog broadcasts. The proposal aims to preserve terrestrial radio as a public‑safety...
PMI Names Its First Board Members
Public Media Infrastructure (PMI) announced its inaugural board of trustees, chaired by LaFontaine Oliver of New York Public Radio. The nonprofit, launched by a coalition including APMG, PRX, and NPR affiliates, secured a five‑year, $57 million grant from the Corporation for...
Loudness Control Is Your Ally in Preventing Tune-Out
David Bialik stresses that loudness control is essential for radio streaming to keep listeners from constantly adjusting volume, especially when ads are louder than content. He cites AES standards—TD1008, AES71‑2018, AES77‑2023—recommending –24 LKFS for video streams and –16 to –17 LKFS for...
