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New NRSC Working Group Leadership Arises

Radio+Television Business Report
3 years 5 months ago

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leadership changes have been announced for two key working groups of the National Radio Systems Committee (NRSC), a technical standards-setting body co-sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).

Alan Jurison, Senior Operations Engineer for Engineering and Systems Integration at iHeartMedia, will chair the NRSC’s IBOC Standards Development Working Group (ISDWG).

ISDWG is a sub-group of the Digital Radio Broadcasting (DRB) Subcommittee, which is co-chaired by E. Glynn Walden, consultant to Audacy, and Jackson Wang, President of e-Radio Inc.

Jurison is vacating his current position as chair of the NRSC’s Metadata Usage Working Group (MUWG) where he has served since 2012. Current activities of the ISDWG include development of an NRSC Guideline for all-digital AM radio stations and updating the NRSC-5 digital radio standard – the technical standards expression of Xperi’s HD Radio digital radio system – a task undertaken by the group every five years.

“Having Alan as the new ISDWG chair is a great development,” Walden said. “Alan has been a major contributor to NRSC technical documents and done an outstanding job at the helm of the MUWG. With the NRSC-5 review upcoming, Alan and his group have their work cut out for them.”

David Bialik, a systems engineering consultant, will be the new chair of the MUWG, a sub-group of the Data Services and Metadata (DSM) Subcommittee which is chaired by New York Public Radio Chief Technology Officer Steve Shultis. David’s initial project as group chair is to lead the development of NRSC-G304, Metadata for Streaming Audio Guideline.

“David’s expertise in the area of streaming for broadcast audio will be put to good use as the new chair of the MUWG,” commented DSM Subcommittee chair Shultis. “Radio broadcasters rely increasingly upon their audio streams and the NRSC is eager to help develop better standards in this area.”

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Best of Show/Best of 2021 Awards Deadline Extended

Radio World
3 years 5 months ago

A note for the equipment manufacturing community: The deadline to submit nominations for the next Best of Show/Best of 2021 Awards has been extended to Nov. 30.

This year, Future is running two awards programs to accommodate IBC show exhibitors and those that aren’t able to exhibit this time around.

(This program is timed to coincide with the fall IBC show each year. Note that winners were announced recently for the awards that are normally held during the spring NAB Show, which was postponed and then eventually canceled. Those nominations and winners are featured in the award Program Guide.)

The Best of Show Awards 2021 is open to IBC 2021 show exhibitors and celebrates the innovation and craft of the industry’s R&D teams by recognizing standout products and solutions on display at IBC in Amsterdam next month.

New for this year is the Best of 2021 Awards, a program for non-exhibiting companies that recognizes outstanding broadcast products and solutions brought to market between September 2020 (the 2020 IBC Showcase) and December 2021.

Both programs are supported by Future’s media and entertainment technology brands Radio World, TVBEurope and TV Tech  and each brand will provide coverage of the winning entries.

 

The post Best of Show/Best of 2021 Awards Deadline Extended appeared first on Radio World.

RW Staff

Emmis Moves Forward With Buyback Effort

Radio+Television Business Report
3 years 5 months ago

On October 28, RBR+TVBR first reported that the company founded and led by Jeff Smulyan had earmarked as much as $5.2 million to invest in a long-awaited stock repurchase initiative — one intended to take up to two million Class A Emmis Communications shares out of public hands.

The stock buyback effort fell short of that goal, the company revealed on Monday.

Emmis’ cash tender offer expired at 5pm Eastern on Friday (11/19). And, based on the final count by tender offer depositary Broadridge Inc., a total of 1,027,494 shares of Emmis’ Class A common stock were properly tendered and not withdrawn.

What does this mean? With Class A common stock set by Emmis at a purchase price of $2.60 per share, it will move ahead with the purchase all of the shares tendered for an aggregate price of approximately $2.7 million — excluding fees and expenses relating to the tender offer.

he shares to be purchased represent approximately 8.5% of the issued and outstanding shares of Emmis’ Class A common stock and 7.5% of Emmis’ total issued and outstanding equity, which includes the issued and outstanding shares of Emmis’ Class B common stock.

The shares purchased in the tender offer will be cancelled by Emmis. And, after giving effect to the purchase and cancellation of the shares, Emmis will have 12,601,659 shares of common stock issued and outstanding consisting of 11,105,959 shares of its Class A common stock and 1,495,700 shares of its Class B common stock.

However, Emmis intended to cancel a higher number of shares in the tender offer.

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Another Mako Stations Sale Closes

Radio+Television Business Report
3 years 5 months ago

It was the third transaction to involve a “unique” group of low-power TV construction permits, given their construction deadline. And, the deal was first announced in late August.

Now, Ravi Kapur has completed his acquisition of two digital mini-TV facilities from Mako Communications.

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Adam Jacobson

Observation: ‘A Big Case For Radio in the Big Apple’

Radio+Television Business Report
3 years 5 months ago
On November 16, some of the radio industry’s biggest leaders gathered in New York to attend Forecast 2022. Little did they know that they were in perhaps the most underrated hub for AM and FM audio consumption in the United States. From Uber to Lyft, from retailer to sundry shop, traditional radio was alive and well. This leads our Editor-in-Chief to exclaim, “Can someone please alert Madison Avenue that New York loves Radio?!” Check out the newly updated Forecast 2022 Photo Gallery by clicking here now!

 

 

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Adam Jacobson

Audacy Abandons ‘Two Minute Promise’ At ALT Stations

Radio+Television Business Report
3 years 5 months ago

NEW YORK —  Never More Than 2 Minutes of Commercials at a Time.

That was the pledge presented to listeners of the Alternative music station serving the nation’s largest market, implemented in August 2019 — well before COVID-19 and the pandemic led to advertiser cutbacks. And, it was a sign that Audacy Inc., was prepared to address the No. 1 listener complaint at its “ALT”-branded stations: the length of its commercial breaks.

Now, nearly 28 months after the “2 Minute Promise” even got its own hashtag, Audacy has abandoned it. The reason? Rising advertiser demand.

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Adam Jacobson

Telos Highlights V4.0 of Omnia.11 Software

Radio World
3 years 5 months ago

Telos Alliance is highlighting Version 4.0 of its Omnia.11 software.

The company describes the new version as being cleaner and brighter, saying it “permeates open sound without a loudness penalty.”

Among its features is a new Silvio Clipper that provides “significant” sonic improvements for G-Force users and new presets for various multiple station formats to make the most of the new design.

Founder Frank Foti and Cornelius Gould will discuss these developments in an upcoming webinar on Dec. 1. The presentation will include interviews with users about the release’s capabilities.

The Omnia.11 is available in FM+HD with separate processing paths for FM or HD/DRM and FM without HD/DRM. The FM-only model is upgradeable to FM/HD at a later date.

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RW Staff

Another Big Week at TV For a Big Retailer

Radio+Television Business Report
3 years 5 months ago

With Black Friday fast approaching, the holiday vibe is in full effect. For one retailer, that means dominating its ad category on both broadcast and cable television, the latest Media Monitors Spot Ten reports show.

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‘Broadcasting Is Embracing The New Normal’

Radio+Television Business Report
3 years 5 months ago

By Steve Newberry
Special to Streamline Publishing

Forecast 2022 was a great event. Seeing friends in person, gathering to hear industry influencers, and sharing ideas with colleagues felt wonderful! It was a slice of normalcy to the broadcast community that we’ve all missed since March of 2020.

While the social aspect of Forecast 2022 felt familiar, the business challenges facing radio and television broadcasters are far from normal. Digital revenue, D.C. policy battles with giant tech companies, the need for diversity and countless other topics are all impacting how we chart our future. In our previous “normal world”, these were seen as daunting obstacles for broadcasting’s future.

For far too long, our industry looked toward the inevitable changes to the media landscape as a looming threat. I’m criticizing myself as much as anyone. I loved how radio worked. I loved the margins. I felt like I had it figured out, and I really didn’t want to have to deal with a long list of new issues like podcasting, streaming, apps, digital sales, competition from the tech companies and…well, the list seemed to go on and on.

However, Forecast 2022 felt like a pivotal point in how broadcasting is approaching the future. Instead of frustration, objection to or denial of the challenges ahead, I heard optimism, strategic thought, and the embracing of new opportunities.

It seems, at long last, broadcasting is embracing the “new normal.”

There was excitement and energy around merging new business and distribution opportunities with our long-established and trusted brands. A realization broadcasters can do more than ever before. A fresh approach to taking traditional over-the-air signals, enhancing our familiar and trusted broadcast products with new delivery paths, and creating rich content. An approach that both deepens the relationships with our listeners/viewers while also creating exciting new revenue opportunities.

Panel after panel presented this new perspective throughout the day. Discussions about business growth, station valuations, diversity and revenue trends ALL had the same general theme. Radio and television broadcasting are strong industries with tremendous legacies of service. However, by embracing a different way of running our businesses, creating compelling content, and serving our communities, the future path is filled with opportunity for enormous reward.

It was great to be in-person at Forecast 2022 with so many colleagues. It felt terrific. But in reflection, what felt best about this year’s event was the sense of how those in the room have pivoted from defending threats to embracing opportunities. Broadcasting’s world is not back to “normal.” Instead, it appears broadcasters are now embracing a “new normal” with enthusiasm and a sense of opportunity.

I’m looking forward to Forecast 2023 and I’m really looking forward to broadcasting’s exciting new future. It will have its challenges, but the opportunities are endless!

Steve Newberry is CEO of Quu Inc. He was previously Executive Vice-President, Industry Affairs and Strategic Planning for the National Association of Broadcasters. He can be reached at snewberry@radioky.com

RBR-TVBR

KIRO Unveils Upgraded Emergency Studio

Radio World
3 years 5 months ago
KIRO(AM)’s Jake and Stacy broadcast their mid-day sports show live from the emergency studio. (Photo courtesy FMEA Region 10 via Twitter)

In the event of a natural disaster or national emergency, Seattle’s KIRO(AM) is prepared to keep the public informed. The Bonneville International station is the latest station to upgrade its emergency broadcasting capabilities as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Public Warning System (NPWS).

Based at the station’s Vashon Island, Wash., transmitter site in Puget Sound, the free-standing emergency studio is designed and hardened to withstand natural disasters and acts of terrorism. The upgraded facility was formally dedicated on Nov. 19. As part of the unveiling, KIRO mid-day hosts Jake Heaps and Stacy Rost originated their show live from the new emergency studio.

“It’s an honor for Bonneville Seattle to serve the community and we are proud to partner with FEMA. We share and salute the agency’s commitment to protecting the public,” said Bonneville International President Darrell Brown in a statement released by FEMA. “Radio is a lifeline, and the new studio and continued investment will ensure KIRO-AM 710’s resiliency during times of crisis when communication is vital.”

[Related: “FEMA Celebrates PEP Upgrade at Historic WBZ”]

Maintained under FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), KIRO is a Primary Entry Point (PEP) station — one of 77 across the country. PEP stations are specially designated NPWS broadcast stations that serve as the primary intake source of initial broadcasts for a national alert. Together, the 77 PEP stations provide coverage to 90 percent of the United States.

FEMA equips PEP stations, which are operated by local station personnel, with backup communications equipment and power generators, allowing them to continue broadcasting information to the public during and after an emergency, including conveying official alerts to communities regionally and nationwide.

KIRO is the 14th PEP station to complete the all-hazards upgrade, which included outfitting a hardened shipping container with a full radio studio, a 60-day supply of food and water, and sleeping and bathroom facilities, along with sustainable power-generation capabilities.

The island location of the site is not a problem for emergency readiness, according to Bonneville Seattle General Manager Cathy Cangiano. “The Coast Guard has standing orders to meet members of the KIRO staff at the Seattle waterfront and rush them to the Vashon transmitter site,” Cangiano told MyNorthwest.

Send news of engineering and executive personnel changes to radioworld@futurenet.com.

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