Museum of Broadcast Communications

11/22/2024

Following protocol, FCC Chairwoman, Jessica Rosenworcel, will step down in January. Rosenworcel, the first female head of the FCC, will be succeeded by Trump-appointed Brendan Carr.

11/20/2024

On this day in 1957, an Elvis Presley fan club picketed Chicago radio station WCFL after the station refused to play Presley's records. The station did not change its policy despite the protest, and it took almost a decade for the station to overturn its no-Elvis policy

11/15/2024

Sherwood Schwartz was born on this day in 1916. Among his prolific resume, Shwartz created the iconic series ‘Gilligan’s Island’

Pictured is our former Gilligan’s Island display, that was generously loaned to us by Schwartz’s family, including a
Bronzed Skipper’s hat that was gifted to Schwartz by Alan Hale, and a copy of the original song lyrics handwritten by Schwartz.

11/11/2024

Honoring all who served. 🇺🇸

11/09/2024

With the knowledge that 2025 will bring a new presidential administration, what might be the most significant regulatory and legislative issues that radio leaders should be aware of?

Check out this article from RadioInk to find out
https://radioink.com/2024/11/08/broadcast-attorney-roundtable-explores-impact-of-ai-new-fcc/

11/05/2024

Check out this RadioInk article on the use of airwaves in the final hours of the election, and which radio stations are providing election night coverage.

It's Election Day and radio platforms are playing a pivotal role in the final push to reach voters, both through ads and live coverage.

11/05/2024

Below are network schedules for coverage of the tomorrow’s presidential election:

ABC network -coverage starts at 7 p.m. ET,

ABC News Live (which streams on Disney+ and Hulu) Election Day coverage will begin streaming at 8 a.m. ET.

CBS and CBS News 24/7 will begin prime-time Election Night coverage at 7 p.m. ET.

CNN coverage begins at 4 p.m. ET

C-SPAN will cover the presidential as well as state races beginning at 7 p.m. ET.

Fox News coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET

NBC coverage begins at 5 p.m. ET on NBC, NBC News Now, and NBCNews.com.

NewsNation will begin election coverage at 6 p.m. ET

MSNBC coverage will begin 6 p.m. ET.

Telemundo coverage will begin at 4 p.m. ET, and prime-time coverage will start at 7 p.m. ET

https://www.vulture.com/article/election-results-2024-how-to-watch.html

11/01/2024

Over the course of the campaign, MBC has highlighted the role of debates and media in elections’ ability to connect with voters.

Some highlights of this election season was Biden’s stepping down following a rocky performance during the first debate. Another critical campaign decision from both parties was a turn to podcasts and other non-traditional media sources to reach targeted audiences and give a more personal conversations than mainstream media interviews.

With 4 days until Election Day, Harris and Trump are holding rallies at battleground states, with polls predicting narrow margins.

Register to vote or update your registration at vote.gov

11/01/2024

This week’s Media Notebook includes Chicago Radio Ratings, Christmas Music starts at 1pm today at WLIT, and more

10/31/2024

From our archives: an episode of ‘Our World’, starting with a look back at Halloween 1938, with a contextualization of what led to the hysteria from Orson Welles’ ‘War of The Worlds’ broadcast.

https://youtu.be/rD5dyc-vpA8

10/30/2024

On the eve of Halloween, 1938, Orson Welles and fellow actors from the ‘Mercury Theater’ scared the nation with the broadcast of ‘War of the Worlds’. This fictional drama was formatted like news bulletins, and many confused it for reality. The CBS program announced a Martian invasion in New Jersey to its listeners. While not everyone mistook the drama for reality, many listeners called the police and newspapers, convinced that the program had caused a national hysteria.

Pictured is Welles talking to reporters about aftermath of the 'War of the Worlds' broadcast.

10/29/2024

Daily habits affect the way we consume media. While digital audio platforms are more common for at-home listening, AM/FM remains popular among commuters. An Advertiser Perception’s study shows an increase in office work, is bringing with it an increase in radio listening.

Check out the article on RadioInk:

The latest Advertiser Perceptions study shows a notable return to in-office work among marketers and media agencies - good news for radio.

10/29/2024

Comedic actress Teri Garr passed away today at the age of79. Garr has over 140 credits in her repertoire including ‘Tootsie’, ‘Young Frankenstein’ and tv appearances on ‘Stark Trek’, ‘McCloud ,’ ‘The Andy Griffith Show,’ and ‘M*A*S*H’ to name a few. Garr’s vibrant performances leave a lasting legacy in television and film.

10/28/2024

From our archives:
Academics and authors appear on ‘Kup’s Show’ to discuss the 1980 presidential campaigning. Topics include the viability of presidential debates and the role of television in creating and maintaining politicians’ images.

https://youtu.be/oYEPHi3hUrY

10/25/2024

This week’s Media Notebook includes Chicago Public Media’s AI Plan, NAB President Warns About Trump’s Media Threats, and more.

10/24/2024

In a continuation of candidates utilization of non-traditional media formats, Trump is set to appear on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience.’ The appearance comes after Trump’s refusal to sit down with “60 Minutes.”

Harris has also utilized the more casual approach of podcasts, having appeared appeared on ‘Call Her Daddy’ and ‘All the Smoke.’

Associated Press looks at this decision by both candidates and what this means for the role of legacy outlets in the presidential campaigns.

Donald Trump bypassed “60 Minutes,” but he's sat down with the bros on various popular podcasts. Kamala Harris has similarly appeared on podcasts like “Call Her Daddy” and “All the Smoke.”

10/23/2024

This Great Debates curriculum guide looks at the long history of bias in political media coverage, looking at the similarities and differences of media in the Lincoln, Kennedy and present era of politics.
https://www.greatdebates.org/_files/ugd/926976_3aaff257cb4341daa91cf2f33ac7c218.pdf

10/22/2024

A new FCC rule, which will go into effect on November 20, will give the opportunity for a majority of FM stations to strengthen their signals. Check out the article here:

https://www.insideradio.com/free/new-rules-giving-digital-fms-more-technical-flexibility-to-kick-in-on-nov-20/article_91f0151c-903e-11ef-a694-1368c73fa9f0.html