Month: June 2024

US

FCC Report 6/30: Benedetti Issued Show Cause Order For Billings Spectrum Warehousing

June 30, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on FCC Report 6/30: Benedetti Issued Show Cause Order For Billings Spectrum Warehousing

FCC Actions
Benedetti Media Group Rock “105.1 The Bone” KYSX Billings MT has been issued an Order To Show Cause following a proposal by SSR Communications to add a new Class A allocation on 104.7 in Huntley MT. KYSX was relicensed as a Class C1 on 104.5 in Billings back in 2006 but never built out its Construction Permit before it and then a second CP expired in 2012. This proposal would require KYSX to be relicensed back to a Class A on 105.1 and the order requests that Benedetti Media Group responds within 30 days as to why it shouldn’t be.

The commission states, “In this case, re-assigning KYSX to Channel 286A, Billings, Montana, would accommodate SSR’s request to create a new allotment on Channel 284A at Huntley, Montana, as that community’s first local service. Just as importantly, re-assigning KYSX would guard against the possibility of continued spectrum warehousing from BMG’s long term failure to operate on its assigned Channel 283. In these circumstances, we believe that the public interest would be served by issuing an order to show cause to BMG to show why the KYSX license should not be modified to specify operation on Channel 286A in lieu of Channel 283C1 at Billings, Montana.”

An order to pay or show cause has been issued to Consolidated Radio, Inc.’s 890 KVOZ Del Mar Hills/Laredo TX as the FCC attempts to collect on $3,303.84 in delinquent regulatory fees. The commission alleges that KVOZ failed to pay its regulatory fees for the 2022 fiscal year plus 25% in late fees and administrative costs with additional interest and other charges accruing until it is paid in full. KVOZ has been given 60 days to pay the debt or show cause as to why the payment is inapplicable or should be waived or deferred with failure to do potentially leading to revocation of its license.

License Cancellations

Garner Ministries’ 1340 WGMI Bremen GA has been cancelled. The FCC indicated that their records noted that WGMI was off the air or operating with unauthorized facilities since at least August 28, 2022 deeming its license cancelled by law.

Silent Notifications

Hawaii Public Radio’s 88.7 KHPH Kailua HI (Technical difficulties with internet connection)
Telesouth Communications’ 1490 WANG Biloxi MS (Tower skirt damaged)
Telesouth Communications’ 1640 WTNI Biloxi MS (Defective Plate Contactor)
High Country Adventures’ 1130 WECR Newland NC (Loss of transmitter site lease)
Walton Stations’ 93.5 KWES-FM Ruidoso NM (Wildfire damage)
Christian Television Radio Ministry’s 88.3 KRAF Fort Stockton TX (Transmitter show excessive ERP)
Green River College’s 89.9 KGRG-FM Auburn WA (Loss of transmitter site lease)
Green River Foundation’s 1330 KGRG Enumclaw WA (Transmitter site equipment failure)

AM Changes

iHeartMedia Conservative Talk 1450 WKIP Poughkeepsie NY proposes […]

UK

Debbie Mac leaves Greatest Hits Radio as Andy Goulding’s show expands

June 30, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Debbie Mac leaves Greatest Hits Radio as Andy Goulding’s show expands

Greatest Hits Radio is extending its midlands afternoon show with Andy Goulding to the national service, as Debbie Mac leaves.
The ‘local’ show required by Ofcom for the midlands will also air in the north west and north east of England, plus the London 105.8 FM frequency, which until now was hosted by Debbie.
Debbie has been on Greatest Hits Radio since 2021, and before that worked on Hits Radio, Real Radio, Capital and Galaxy.
Announcing the news on Instagram, she said that she decided to leave the station having emigrated to Canada with her family, and will be working on new projects in September.
Each Greatest Hits Radio region broadcasting on FM is required to have at least three hours broadcast from each location, and as Breakfast comes from Liverpool, Drive comes from London, and the NE doesn’t have an analogue frequency, no other ‘local’ programmes are required.
Other regions keep their own afternoon shows, as per current Ofcom requirements, although this will change in the new year following approval of the Media Bill.
A Bauer spokesperson told RadioToday: “Debbie Mac has decided to leave her Greatest Hits Radio afternoon show and is heading off to explore her new home of Canada this summer.
“She’s played a vital role in the stations growth and Greatest Hits Radio looks forward to welcoming her back from time to time in the future.
“Andy Goulding expands his Midlands region to now including the North West, North East and London from tomorrow.” […]

UK

Three community radio stations in Northern Ireland to cease transmission

June 30, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Three community radio stations in Northern Ireland to cease transmission

The South Eastern Regional College appears to have pulled the plug on three community radio stations it funds in Northern Ireland.

Bangor FM, Lisburn’s 98FM and FM105 Down Community Radio have all posted messages this week on social media saying they are closing down.
On the college website, the three stations are described as providing “training for students and members of the public with industry-standard live broadcasting facilities and opportunities to create and innovate under supervision from experienced media professionals”.
FM105 posted: “…AND THAT’S A WRAP!! It is with heavy hearts that we must tell you that FM105 will cease to broadcast in it’s current form at midnight on Sunday 30th June.
“Unfortunately the Cost of Living crisis has impacted us too, with the recent lack of public expenditure meaning our main backers SERC have had to withdraw funding and support for the station.
“We’d like to thank all of our wonderful listeners who have supported us over the last 14 years – we hope we’ve brought a little bit of joy to your lives.
“We hope this is not a permanent goodbye, but until we meet again – Thank you for listening to YOUR local station, FM105!
Lisburn FM wrote something similar: “𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗯𝘆𝗲…It is with great sadness that we are writing this post but we must inform you that Lisburn’s 98FM is shutting down.
“Remarkably, it was on this day in 2012 that we held our official launch party and we are so proud of the station we became through the help and hard work of an often small but dedicated team.
“To our amazing listeners and incredible volunteers past and present we say a massive THANK YOU! It has been a privilege spending this time with you.”
And Bangor FM said: “𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗳𝗳. Thank you to all our listeners, volunteers, SERC students and friends over the years for your support. We have had a wonderful time with you.
“All good things must come to an end but the great memories will stay with us for a very long time. We are another victim of financial constraints placed on our public services.
“Take care.”
We’ve contacted South Eastern Regional College who runs the stations but we’ve yet to hear back. […]

ASIA

More speakers at #RadiodaysAsia2024

June 30, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on More speakers at #RadiodaysAsia2024

Radiodays Asia, the leading radio and podcasting conference in the Asia-Pacific, has announced more speakers for its 2024 edition.Megan Whelan, Chief Content Officer, RNZ, Aotearoa New ZealandMegan Whelan started in RNZ’s newsroom as intern, in the wake of the London bombings terrorist attack. Since then she’s worked in almost every part of the organisation, including stints on air, managing the Facebook comments and doing longform journalism. These days, Megan is Chief Content Officer, leading the teams that make interesting and trusted content for the people of Aotearoa. She thinks radio and storytelling are both kind of magic.Nick Piggott, Project Director, RadioDNSNick is an accomplished technologist in the field of broadcast radio and audio and is the Project Director (and one of the founders) of RadioDNS Hybrid Radio, which combines broadcast radio and IP together to deliver a richer and more valuable radio experience. Nick is also a prominent participant in the Open Digital Radio project, which enables innovation in DAB+, and is currently helping build IP-based DAB+ networks in a number of countries.  Nick works with broadcasters, audio project leaders and CE manufacturers globally to develop strategies and product innovation.June Pang, Regional Senior Manager – Media Measurement, GfK, SingaporeJune has been working in the market research industry for more than 12 years, specializing in Media Measurement research. Since joining GfK in 2018, she was the key person in servicing the media clients in Malaysia. As the lead of the Malaysia Media Measurement Division of GfK, June ensures contractual requirements are met, KPIs are delivered and explores new opportunities to continue raising the bar for radio research standards in Malaysia. In this role, she also provides insights regarding Malaysians radio listening behaviour based on the survey conducted in partnership with Commercial Radio Malaysia (CRM), the Radio Audience Measurement (RAM), to the industry.Adrian Syarkawie, President Director CEO, PT. Mahaka Radio Integra, tbk, IndonesiaAdrian is President Director-CEO of PT Mahaka Radio Integra Tbk(MARI), an audio holding company that has 7 radio stations (GenFM Jakarta, GenFM Surabaya, JakFM, KisFM, MostFM, HotFM, MustangFM) and a streaming audio content (NOICE). MARI also has MARI INSTITUTE – a communication & creative training centre, ANAK RADIO STORE a merchandise store and LAGY a multi creative production for audio, video content, ads materials, text, images, talent management etc.Sayema Rahman, Radio Jockey, Enternatinment Network IndiaRJ Sayema is an artist and a radio presenter. She started her radio journey with All India Radio as an English presenter in 1997 and National News Reader (English). She joined Radio Mirchi in 2003 as the host of the acclaimed Hindi retro night show “Purani Jeans”. She also pioneered in bringing the heart-wrenching, soul stirring stories of prolific writer Saadat Hasan Manto on a private Radio Station in her radio series called “Ek Purani Kahani’. She also keeps the tradition of Urdu poetry alive through her recitals of the likes of Ghalib, Faiz and Kaifi Azmi etc. She enjoys a massive fan following on social media with more than 1 million followers on facebook and Twitter.Peter Niegel, CEO Radidoays and Senior Strategic Adviser Audio Content Danish Broadcasting Corporation, DenmarkPeter is among the leading audio audience researchers in Europe and has presented his work on national and international conferences on a variety of audio related subjects.  Peter holds Master degrees in History, Media Science and Corporate Communication and has been CEO of Radiodays Europe, Asia and North America since 2018.Radiodays Asia will be held 2-4 September in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Register for the conference here. […]

ASIA

The Flying Dutchman is Singapore’s Most Trusted Radio Presenter

June 29, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on The Flying Dutchman is Singapore’s Most Trusted Radio Presenter

Reader’s Digest has released the results of its 26th Annual Most Trusted Brands survey in Singapore, and Kiss 92 FM’s Mark van Cuylenburg, known on the air as the Flying Dutchman, is the Most Trusted Radio Presenter 2024.Van Cuylenburg began his career in radio in the 1980s, taking on the moniker of the Flying Dutchman, a homage to his Dutch heritage.He hosts The BIG Show on weekday mornings from 6 am to 10 am with his long-term on-air partners Glenn Ong and Angeline Teo.Readers Digest launched the Most Trusted Radio Presenter award back in 2014, and since then the award has been won repeatedly by the Flying Dutchman, making this year his tenth consecutive win.The awards saw marketing minds and business leaders gather to celebrate the remarkable brands that have captured the highest echelons of consumer confidence in Singapore market. […]