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A Few More LPTV's Gain Permission To Keep Operating Radio Signals

On Tuesday, July 13, all analog low power television stations were required to cease operations whether or not they were ready to sign-on their replacement digital signal. This was to be the end of the so-called “Franken-FMs” on channel 6 using their aural channel on 87.75 to serve as a defacto radio station. Last month […] […]

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Broadcast Asia 2021: Cloud technology in broadcasting

John Huddle, Director, market Development, Asia, SES, presented a session on ‘Cloud Technology in Broadcasting’ at Broadcast Asia 2021 last week.
SES is a leader in global content connectivity solutions and a leading satellite operator.  SES has evolved to address content integration requirements seamlessly.
It has partnered with Microsoft enabling it to deliver the complete suite of capabilities to its broadcast customers via the cloud. The vision of this collaboration is to create the first broadcast-grade cloud.
Discussing the top cloud trends and broadcast industry challenges in Asia, where the pandemic has forced broadcasters to look at alternate revenue and cost models, and has also accelerated digital transformation of broadcasters.
There has been an explosive growth in direct-to-consumer offerings and a huge demand for compelling, relevant and new content. It has also led to broadcasters looking to take advantage of a hybrid distribution model, marrying traditional linear distribution with OTT distribution.
Cloud services can help generate some quick-to-market solutions. They provide broadcasters the ability to optimise content for different devices and user experiences. They also offer real scalability, providing a greater degree of flexibility and adaptability, making it easier to implement changes and react to market changes.
The potential for direct as well as opportunity cost savings offered by cloud-based workflows is huge due to the agility they offer.
SES has built a user interface called SES 360, where all of these workflows can be managed. Assuming that a broadcaster already has content in place, they can configure and launch a channel from this portal. It also has tools to help store and manage content, configure playlists and configure distribution. […]

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Dino Tripodis Returns To Sunny 95 Mornings

Saga Communications AC “Sunny 95” 94.7 WSNY Columbus OH has announced the return of Dino Tripodis to its morning show. Tripodis departed WSNY-FM in June 2018 after 24 years at the station intending to focus on his writing, acting, and movie production work. A stand-up comedian until joining WSNY-FM in 1994, Tripodis will once again […] […]

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June 2021 (5/27 – 6/23) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 4: Solid Launches For New Formats In Austin & Milwaukee

The fourth and final day of Nielsen Audio’s PPM releases bring Austin, Raleigh/Durham, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Providence, Norfolk, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Greensboro, Memphis, and Hartford. All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings. Waterloo Media Variety Hits “103.5 Bob-FM” KBPA stays on top in Austin up 11.1 to 11.5. Public News/Talk 90.1 KUT-FM falls […] […]

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Fresh Listen: June’s Country Winners

The June PPM numbers have brought optimism to a variety of formats from CHR to Adult R&B to Country. In the second day ratings, released July 14, there was good news for WKLB Boston (5.1-5.7), WYCD Detroit (4.1-5.1), and KNIX Phoenix (5.5-6.0, No. 2 overall in the market). All three stories were part of overall […] […]

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The New Audacy CHR Lineups

Following yesterday’s restructuring at Audacy’s sixteen Mainstream CHR stations, each station has made changes to its on-air lineups. “Kiss 98.5” WKSE Buffalo will continue to feature Janet Snyder and Nicholas Picholas in mornings. The national lineup of Julia in middays and Bru in afternoons will follow. MD/afternoon host Greg Cypin exits. Cypin joined WKSE in […] […]