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Boston-based Backbone Broadcast is preparing to introduce a refreshed product at the 2026 NAB Show that offers what it describes as "a self-contained, cloud-connected digital radio network," one that is immersive and low-latency during live events, a key tech need for broadcasters.

The product allows radio stations to monitor up to 25 devices — including transmitters, STL links, audio codecs, sound processors, modulation monitors, networking equipment, and environmental sensors — through a secure cloud-based dashboard.

It also will show a 12-channel DMX console at the spring show

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Conifer Communications was allegedly operating in the 11 GHz band with an expired license

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The Cumulus Media-owned conservative-leaning spoken word FM serving the National Capital Area has selected its next Operations Manager. And he'll be taking the role after moving from California, starting May 4.

The goal is to reduce the need to switch between tools and allow editors to build a first pass of sound design as they cut picture. Introducing the newest product from Krotos, which enables editors to access the media technology company's "Video to Sound" technology directly within the timeline.

A 15-page petition, from no less than twelve attorneys representing DirecTV, comes as TEGNA stations spent the last several days restoring their familiar logo to newscasts and websites, as TEGNA Inc. is effectively a subsidiary of Nexstar until the courts decide what's next.

The CEO of a major American automaker publicly suggested cutting all radio from entry-level vehicles at the 2026 New York International Auto Show this past week, raising fresh alarms for broadcasters still waiting on Congress to act on saving the AM band, let alone FM.

He discusses strategic approaches to artificial intelligence

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With peers announcing when they will release their Q1 2026 financial results, the company led by CEO Caroline Beasley is gearing up for the release of its fiscal 2025 Profit & Loss report. What can investors including Mario Gabelli expect to hear from the company?