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The battle over who controls public radio's national distribution infrastructure has landed in federal court, with NPR filing an emergency motion accusing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting of caving to political pressure in what it calls "a last-ditch attempt to carry out the President's desire to defund NPR and thereby curry his favor."

A new guide is intended to help recording professionals plan for the unexpected

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After a record-breaking 2024 election cycle and the global spotlight of the Olympics, broadcasters are heading into a midterm year where ballots are heavy and expectations are heavier. The challenge: how do broadcasters campaign for revenue when there's more digital demand for the political war chest than ever before?

The Federal Communications Commission has largely shut down alongside the federal government, with more than four out of five employees furloughed and day-to-day systems frozen - including the licensing and comment portals broadcasters rely on for transactions and regulatory engagement.

Advertisers are flooding Connected TV with dollars, but a new industry report suggests they're flying blind. The missing ingredient isn't creative firepower or bigger budgets. It's data. Specifically, the standardized metadata that would allow them to know exactly what they're buying.

The nation's largest local television broadcaster has set a date to reveal its third quarter performance - a critical snapshot of a summer that saw the company's $6.2 billion agreement to acquire rival Tegna and embroilment in controversy over the since-retracted decision to preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! on its ABC affiliates.

The National Association of Broadcasters is opening the door for broadcast engineers and technology professionals to share their expertise on the biggest stage in the industry, with a new call for proposals that could shape the conversation at next year's marquee event in Las Vegas.

The automation gives the DFW Metroplex Americana-formatted station greater efficiency

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A veteran news executive with a track record of launching innovative broadcast technology and driving digital growth across multiple markets is heading to New York's Southern Tier to take the reins at a CBS affiliate with a storied history in the region.

BSI's module allows for background file transfers via FTP, HTTP and HTTPS

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DRM Consortium chairman says it's the digital standard's "coming of age"

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The Jennifer-Witz-led satellite radio giant that's been navigating a return to focus on its in-car presence has set a date to reveal how it performed during the summer months and whether its strategy is paying off in subscriber numbers and revenue growth.

Saga Communications has expanded its Board of Directors from seven to eight members with the addition of an AI industry leader and former Senior Partner at Ernst & Young. The move continues Saga’s stated commitment to board refreshment, following the addition of Michael Scafidi at the company’s 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting.

It provides analog FM with MX limiting along with HD-1 and HD-2 in a 1 RU package

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Stations in more than 50 countries will participate, highlighted by 24-hour marathon

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The NAB Crystal Radio Awards give national recognition to radio stations for their year-round commitment to serving communities. A panel of judges representing the broadcast industry and community service organizations will review applications and select 50 finalists and 10 winners.

The Bill Wilson-helmed “Local First” company with a strong digital revenue engine has decided when it plans to release its third quarter financial results. The answer? It will be bright and early to start the week of the Forecast conference in New York.

 Anna M. Gómez, the fiery lone Democrat on the Commission, on Thursday will be at Ole Miss speaking out against GOP-fueled efforts she believes squelch freedom of speech. Her visit comes on what's expected to be the second day of a federal government shutdown due to a lack of funding.

Proposals for the BIT Conference are due Nov. 14

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One community radio advocate questions if LPFMs even need emergency alerting equipment

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