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27 Jan

KXDS Moves from Classical to Mainstream

Dixie State College’s KXDS has made a major format flip this month when it switched from classical to Top 40. One of the main reasons for the change was to increase student interest and involvement. Radio Director Shawn Denevan said in a Dixie Sun article that “An outlet like this needs to be utilized by […]

25 Jan

iHeartRadio Adds College Radio Stations

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced this week that it will add college radio stations to the New iHeartRadio. In the official press release from Clear Channel Media and Entertainment the President and CEO, John Hogan said, “Bringing college radio stations to iHeartRadio is a great source of local and independent programming that offers […]

24 Jan

NAB Spot Center Website

NAB’s Public Service division is pleased to launch the new Spot Center website, featuring broadcast-quality radio and television public service announcements for stations to download at their convenience and run on-air, immediately. Users will need to register before downloading.

23 Jan

Weekly Showcase: East Carolina University

This week we will be showcasing Campus 31 Television from East Carolina University! Two students started the station back in 1999, helping to establish a closed-circuit feed throughout the entire University. Production students now create original content for this 24/7 station in a wide variety of genres. Football is always a big event at ECU […]

23 Jan

Important FCC Dates – February 1

FCC licensed radio stations in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi need to file their license renewal application and EEO reports (with noncommercial stations also needing to submit their Biennial Ownership Report) by February 1. Stations licensed in Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee should start their pre-filing announcements on February 1. For more information about the license renewal […]

22 Jan

FCC Fines Clear Channel for Contests

The FCC has fined clear channel for violating the regulations concerning broadcast contests. If your FCC licensed station conducts contests, it must be familiar with the rules in order to stay out of trouble. One of the more interesting aspects of this decision is that the contest was promoted over the air, but conducted via […]

21 Jan

Help Keep Video Remixes and Clips Legal

The Electronic Frontier Foundation is looking for people to send comments to the Copyright Office about why it’s important to be able to use clips from DVDs and online video services to make video remixes. Comments are due Feb. 10. A longer explanation and instructions are at here.

17 Jan

Weekly Showcase: Gulf Coast State College

Every week CBI will be showcasing student work from our member stations. If you have video or audio productions you’d like to share with us please send it to our IT Content Director. This week we will be showcasing Spike Soup Productions from Gulf Coast State College! Spiked Soup Productions began in the Fall of […]

17 Jan

WSGE’s Inaugural Socks for Seniors Drive

This article from the Charlotte Observer talks about Gaston College’s radio station, WSGE, and its inaugural Socks for Seniors drive in December. “Gaston College radio station WSGE (91.7 FM) collected more than 500 pairs of socks in its inaugural Socks for Seniors drive in December. WSGE listeners and Gaston College students, faculty and staff donated new socks […]

11 Jan

Spring Conference – Important Change in Plans

CBI Members: I am writing to inform you that, due to an unfortunate set of circumstances, CBI will not be participating in the spring CMA/CBI National College Media Convention this year. As a result, CBI is no longer coordinating any sessions for the spring conference and we are unaware of any specific plans that CMA […]

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