Lawo Helps German Pubcaster Roll out a Revamped OB Van
The software-based vehicle supports sports broadcasts and concert productions
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ATSC ‘Modernizes’ Its Industry Audio Loudness Guidance
The Broadcast Standards Association known as ATSC, the body responsible for the new digital broadcast signal enabling NEXTGEN, says it has completed "a major revision" of its A/85 Recommended Practice: Techniques for Establishing and Maintaining Audio Loudness for Digital Television.
Meet Beasley’s New Corporate IT Leader, Promoted From Within
He joined Beasley Media Group in 2019 and most recently served as Vice President of IT. Now, he's been promoted to the newly created role of Head of Technology and Infrastructure.
Gomez Slams FCC’s ‘Unlawful Plan’ to ‘Raise’ TV Cap
While Commissioner Anna M. Gómez had much to say about a proposal released early Wednesday from Chairman Brendan Carr that would erase the 39% national television ownership cap, creating a case-by-case look at proposed deals. Her words will likely hold little sway, with a August 6 passage coming over Gómez's objections.
Another Big Gain For Noncomm Radio In Q1
There were fewer commercially licensed radio stations — regardless of band — at the end of Q2 2026 than there were at the end of 2025 and Q1 2026. Noncomm FMs gained in rank while the number of AM radio stations fell again as the "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act" plays second fiddle to a permanent Daylight Saving Time bill.
Beasley Promotes Roldan to Head of Tech and Infrastructure
It says he has helped modernize its systems and enhance cybersecurity
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A ‘Strategic Roadmap’ For Growth Through U.S. Hispanic Consumers
The Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC) has released its 2025 LDC U.S. Latinos in Media Report™: Full Year Update and the 2026 LDC Strategic Roadmap for the Entertainment Industry. The data highlights "a widening chasm" between where Latinos consume English-language content and how they are represented on and off screen in the industry.
Cumulus Becomes First Broadcast Partner of Xperi’s Autostage
It plans to deploy the premium portal across all local markets
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FCC to Vote on Replacing National Broadcast Ownership Cap
On Tuesday, Inside the Beltway insiders spread the word that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr was teeing up an Order for consideration at the Commission's August Open Meeting addressing the nation's media ownership rules. We now know that it will not involve AM/FM radio station ownership rules as the Commission seeks to repeal the 39% national television multiple ownership rule.
Nexstar Fails To Woo Federal Judge In DirecTV Retrans Tussle
A New York federal district court has declined to grant a motion to dismiss the case. This clears the path for DirecTV to continue litigation against Nexstar Media Group on the grounds that it engaged in antitrust activities when it failed to reach a retransmission consent accord with the DBS provider in 2022.
