Broadcasters urge federal lawmakers to protect free over-the-air radio access in modern vehicles as automobile manufacturers expand proprietary digital subscription screens. The NAB submitted testimony highlighting the safety and emergency communication role of broadcast radio during severe weather events and…
Commercial radio sales teams face fresh competition for regional ad dollars as Edison Research published its latest study showing continued growth in mobile spoken-word audio consumption. The data indicates that daily time spent listening to on-demand audio among adults 25…
Commercial FM stations operating with hybrid digital operations gain expanded authority to adjust digital power levels under streamlined notification procedures published by the FCC. The updated rules allow eligible stations to increase their digital effective radiated power without submitting complex…
Commercial radio stations must update their emergency alert systems to patch a critical vulnerability discovered in popular IP audio encoding equipment. The FCC Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau released an operational advisory requiring chief engineers to verify system software…
Major record companies including Sony Music, Universal Music, and Warner Music Group jointly proposed a unified framework governing how music made with generative artificial intelligence can qualify for official music charts. The guidelines establish clear boundaries between human creativity and…
The NAB announced Thursday that it has officially joined Radio Ready, an international coalition dedicated to ensuring over-the-air broadcast radio remains prominent and easy for drivers to find on connected car dashboards. The entry marks the first time a U.S.…
