UK
Somethin’ Else appoints Head of Branded Podcasts for the UK
Annabel Wilcken has joined Somethin’ Else, part of Sony Music Entertainment, as Head of Branded Podcasts. […]
Year: 2022
UK
New radio programmes and people at kmfm in Kent for 2022
kmfm Kent is starting the new year with new shows and faces joining the schedule. […]
AU & NZ
Oldies and Vinyl return as everything old is new again
Music Directors accepted the fact some time ago that music streaming services have carved out a significant segment of the new music discovery market in younger audiences.But what is surprising in the latest music consumption data from US music research company MRC Data is that young audiences are discovering old music too. But, of course,… Read More
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AU & NZ
US Morgan Stanley research compares radio and music streaming audiences
A research note from wealth management firm Morgan Stanley compares American radio listening with music streaming service consumption.The research shows that 36% of Americans listen to AM/FM broadcast radio, followed by 11% who listen to satellite radio company SiriusXM. iHeartRadio recorded only fractional listening of about 2% in the Morgan Stanley research.The come music streaming… Read More
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US
FCC Report 1/9: Yet Another Fort Myers AM Surrenders Its License
Deletions
Sun Broadcasting has turned in the license of 1240 WFSX Fort Myers FL. WFSX had been feeding Regional Mexican “La Raza 94.1” W231DC Fort Myers. WFSX is the fourth Fort Myers area AM to turn in its license in the past seven months following Sun’s 1270 WNOG Naples and Fort Myers Broadcasting’s 1200 WAXA Pine Island Center and 1460 WNPL Golden Gate in May 2021. W231DC is now being fed by 93.7 WHEL-HD2 Sanibel.
FCC Actions
The FCC has rejected Schwab Multimedia’s Application For Review over the denial of tolling their CP for 1500 KWIF Culver City CA. Originally applied for in 2004, KWIF was granted a CP in November 2016 set to expire if not built by November 2, 2019. After a challenge to the original CP grant, the CP was tolled with the construction deadline extended to April 13, 2020 and again to October 30, 2020 due to COVID related restrictions in place. A third extension request was denied as the FCC found no connection between Schwab’s request based on the ongoing effects of COVID and the wildfires effecting California at the time as Culver City was not in an area evacuated or burned and since radio stations were deemed essential services they were not prevented from building the station.
On October 26, 2020 a Petition For Reconsideration and application to move to a new site were filed noting that Schwab had lost permission to build at the former site before the March tolling request, which the FCC noted that was procedurally barred since it could have been presented earlier. Schwab had stated that the loss was due to Cumulus applying to move 790 KABC Los Angeles to that site which was applied for in 2017 and licensed in February 2018, well before the tolling requests were made. The FCC has denied the Application For Review on the grounds that Schwab failed to demonstrate that it undertook any construction efforts that were thwarted by COVID and that it does not grant tolling for site-related difficulties because the choice of sites is a permittee’s independent business decision within its control.
Faith in Christ Mission’s 900 KCLW Hamilton TX has entered into a Consent Decree with the FCC for failing to maintain its online public file.
The following licensees have entered into Consent Decrees for failing to maintain their political files:
Lewis – Clark State College’s KLCZ Lewiston ID
New Century Broadcasting, LLC’s KAND Corsicana TX
AM Changes […]
ASIA
Astro Radio launches local online Chinese news radio
Astro Radio Malaysia has launched YOU Streaming, it’s first Chinese news online radio brand that will discuss a variety of serious and casual topics such as current affairs, personal finance, economy, property, travel, feng shui and more in a light-hearted way.YOU Streaming will be hosted by local talents including Chien Waei, a TV and radio host, Cheery (Chong Mei), a young content creator, Jess, an experienced broadcast graduate, and Jian Herng, a young content creator.Listeners can stream the channel via the SYOK app and website and catch the following weekday segments live:
Breakfast show, Mondays and Fridays, from 8.30am to 9.30am; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 8.30am to 10.30am, with Chien Waei and Chong Mei presenting a casual and humourous take on current affairs from around the world.
‘A Deep Dive: The Current Affairs Show’, on Thursdays, from 9.30am to 10.30am.
‘The Law Show’ on Mondays, from 11am to 12pm, hosted by two lawyers who will present legal concepts in easy-to-understand layman terms.
‘The Insurance Show’ on Thursdays, from 11am to 12pm, which will share lesser-known facts of the industry and the importance of having insurance.
‘The Property Show’ on Fridays, from 11am to 12pm, delving into tips about property ownership and investment.
A financial talkshow, Mondays and Tuesdays, from 12pm to 1pm; Wednesdays to Fridays, from 12pm to 2pm, with Chien Waei and Jian Herng, covering economic issues, cryptocurrency, financial management, SMEs and network entrepreneurship.
In addition, listeners can enjoy the following weekend segments live on Saturdays:
The Good Vibes Show, from 8am to 9am, teaching listeners to build on their confidence and balancing their energies using metaphysical methods including tarot, meditation and more.
The TCM Show, from 9am to 10am, which will offer listeners information on Chinese medicine and health.
The Aromatherapy Show, from 10am to 11am, presenting the efficacies and taboos of essential oils so listeners can effectively utilize essential oils.
The Fengshui Show, from 11am to 12pm, discussing astrology, luck and fortune.
The Pediatrics Show, from 12pm to 1pm, hosted by Jess and a paediatrician, touching on paediatric pathology and childcare, including for new-borns.
The Book Show, from 1pm to 2pm, where the hosts will review books on topics that cover humanities and social science. […]