Radio World

Radio World is a magazine produced by NewBay Media, designed specifically for radio broadcasting professionals and operations staff around the globe. It releases various editions tailored for audiences in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, available in languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, and French. The publication features a diverse group of writers, including industry consultants and legal experts who focus on broadcasting matters.

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Sage Alerting Systems Looks to the Future of EAS

1 day ago | radioworld.com | Randy J. Stine

When Sage Alerting Systems announced last year it would no longer produce its 3644 ENDEC Emergency Alert System encoder, the National Association of Broadcasters and other EAS stakeholders took notice. The model, in production since 2008, was a popular choice for radio stations. NAB’s petition to the FCC to expedite a transition to software-based EAS specifically mentioned Sage’s prominence in the EAS ecosystem and its decision to stop production of the encoder.
iHeart Digital Revenue Surged in Q1

1 day ago | radioworld.com | Randy J. Stine

You can find lots of similarities between the Q1 revenue report of iHeartMedia and those of other radio broadcasters. The big commercial radio groups continue to see traditional broadcast revenue trend downward while digital revenue grows, in some cases significantly. iHeartMedia’s overall revenue increased $8.1 million or 1% in the period ending March 31 compared to the same period in 2024, totalling $807.1 million in the quarter. iHeart reported a net loss for the period of $280 million.
ARRL Seeks Entry-Level HF Privileges in FCC Proposal

2 days ago | radioworld.com | Nick Langan

It’s not just broadcasters who are getting their say in the FCC’s “Delete, Delete, Delete” deregulation initiative. The National Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL) has also filed comments, advocating for a modernization of the Part 97 Amateur Radio Service regulations.
EAS Filing Overhaul Urged by Digital Alert Systems

5 days ago | radioworld.com | Nick Langan

Digital Alert Systems has filed comments in the FCC’s “Delete, Delete, Delete” initiative, where it proposes scaling back Electronic Test Reporting System filings and the withdrawal of multilingual Emergency Alert System requirements. DAS is a manufacturer of EAS and CAP (Common Alert Protocol) hardware.
How the FCC Can Define the Future of Free Speech

5 days ago | radioworld.com | Troy Miller

The author is president/CEO of the National Religious Broadcasters Association. Imagine walking into your town’s public square — a place where neighbors have always gathered to talk, share ideas and speak their minds. But this time, something’s different. A few people stand near the mic, quietly steering you away. “Not today,” they say. “Your message doesn’t fit.” You’re not shouted down or thrown out — just quietly redirected, told your voice isn’t what the crowd needs to hear.
Many Broadcasters Like NAB’s Software EAS Proposal

5 days ago | radioworld.com | Randy J. Stine

Many broadcasters support NAB’s petition to allow software-based EAS systems, based on the filed comments. The NAB wants the FCC to allow broadcasters to choose whether to continue to use EAS hardware solutions, adopt software-based EAS or take a hybrid approach. It says the decision is an urgent one.
iHeartMedia Faces Lawsuit Following Data Breach

6 days ago | radioworld.com | Nick Langan

A cyberattack suffered by iHeartMedia radio stations in December has resulted in a class action lawsuit against the media company filed by listeners who said they were affected. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in New York’s Southern District Court; a copy was obtained by Radio World. The plaintiff, Cheryl Shields, filed individually and on behalf of all persons whose data was similarly breached. Shields is a resident of Tennessee. The lawsuit was originally reported by Bloomberg Law.
Common Frequency Is a Fierce Radio Activist

6 days ago | radioworld.com | Randy J. Stine

Community radio advocates have been busy helping launch more low-power FM radio stations since the completion of the FCC’s 2023 filing window for new applicants. There were 1,335 applications filed in the window, and some of those who received CPs have begun operations or are preparing to sign on. The FCC says it has granted more than 600 new applications for LPFM service, 43 of which were on the air as of late 2024.
WRCK(AM) License Renewed After FCC Public File Violations

1 week ago | radioworld.com | Nick Langan

The operator of an AM station in upstate New York will have its license renewed and an objection denied, under a consent decree agreement with the FCC’s Media Bureau, after the station was found not to have properly maintained its online public file. Daytime-only 1480 WRCK(AM) is a 5 kW station owned by Utica Phoenix Media, an independent operator. WRCK is licensed to Remsen, N.Y., with its transmitter located about 15 miles north of Utica.
Live365 Now Offers Streaming and Licensing in Mexico

1 week ago | radioworld.com | Nick Langan

Live365 has expanded into Mexico. The streaming provider originally made the announcement at the NAB Show. The expansion includes access via its website, mobile app and smart speaker platforms. A release from the company said the agreement rounds out its North American offerings. Live365 said it is licensed through Mexican multimedia producer Somexfon and EMMAC/SACM, the Mexican Music Editors and the Society of Authors and Composers of Mexico, the country’s performance rights organizations.