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- Edison: Mobile Overtakes Radio Receiver in Cars
Mobile devices have surpassed traditional AM/FM radio receivers as the leading device for in-car audio consumption among Americans ages 13-34, according to new Share of Ear data from Edison Research at SSRS. The research shows consumers in the age group now spend 46% of their daily in-car audio time [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago - Audacy: Podcast Hosts Hold 21-Point Trust AdvantagePodcast hosts have a significant advantage over social media influencers when it comes to authenticity and their ability to influence consumers, according to a new Audacy Insights report. Audacy says 75% of listeners rate podcast hosts as the most authentic, compared with 54% for social media influencers, a [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- AWM Names 2026 Gracies Leadership Awards HonoreesThe Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) has announced the honorees for the 2026 Gracies Leadership Awards, set for November 16 at Tribeca 360° in New York City. Zenia Mucha, Chief Brand and Communications Officer at TikTok, will receive the inaugural Gracies Vanguard Award. The [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- How to Approach an HVAC Project
Retrofit fan replacement on a 3-ton HVAC with economizer system for a 2 kW transmitter site. Insulation on ducts was added shortly after this pic was taken. This is the first in a two-part series. From my client experience, most studios in 2026 have moved into rented space where heating, ventilation and air conditioning are handled by building management. And with solid-state gear, heat loads in a typical studio or business office often can be addressed by focusing just on HVAC distribution. But that’s not true for all broadcasters. And many of us also still control and dictate the HVAC at the transmitter shack or the space allotted for such use, such as the top floor of a tall building. This space obviously has special needs in our business so let’s use it as a typical space for a review of HVAC issues. Because broadcasting is 24/7/365, we cannot approach the design, installation and maintenance of these systems with a cavalier attitude. “No air, no business” is not far from the truth. We’ll leave calculation methods for another time but let’s consider issues and parameters involved to approach an ideal system. We all know the cost of power will not be going down. And given the ascendant demands of AI, power may be less readily available in quantity in the future. So total system efficiency should be our priority. Here are six areas that must be addressed in every serious HVAC effort: Calculate the area to be treated (assuming a standard 8-foot ceiling) or total volume when the ceiling is higher. Quality or effectiveness of insulation (this determines thermal incursion) . Heat load in the space Sun or snow exposure outside. Ambient outside temperature range. Humidity level Taking those into account, consider a typical space measuring 12 feet by 12 feet — so an area of 144 square feet — and a drop ceiling at 8 feet. Insulation: This fantasy room probably has two outside lumber-framed walls, and the stud voids are insulated with R-19 fiberglass battens. The wall surface is 1/2-inch plywood. R-value is an industry convention that measures insulation’s ability to resist heat traveling through it. The higher the R-value, the better the thermal resistance performance of the insulation. An ancient adage amongst electrical types is that one cannot have too much grounding. In HVAC design, one can almost never have too much R. Interior distribution… [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago - Buc’s Top HVAC Tips
Best practice is to elevate outside units above the snow, ice and vegetation line. Space apart per manufacturer’s recommendation or more. Credit: Getty Images/jun xu This is the second in a two-part series; read Part 1 here. Nature has a rhythm, and since HVAC is an exercise of controlling nature in a confined space, we’d best follow that rhythm. Here are tips as a companion to the article on the previous pages. Change or rotate filters in the path of air flow on a seasonal basis. In systems with multiple air handling units that experience uneven run time, an option is to move filters around to maximize flow; it can help you in a bind. Replace filters using the proper sizes, installed in the correct direction of flow and with the designed MERV value. The higher the value, the more restrictive a filter is to flow, as it removes ever-tinier airborne material. As part of your maintenance, confirm that duct joints are tight (duct tape is called duct tape for a reason). Check that belts are tightened properly, all motors are oiled and the leading edges of fans are clean. Industry research has established that buildup of insects and particulate matter on fans can reduce air flow performance drastically. Prophylactically clean out air conditioning coils thoroughly before the cooling season. Pine pollen, insects, waste from co-habiting vermin all clog the flow of transfer air and drastically impede or terminate the cooling process. In a heat pump system, clean out the outside coils before the heating season. Especially in a heat pump, make certain the outside unit is above the snow line and located so as to minimize driving rain or ice directly on the unit. Periodically check thermostat settings, general arrangements and the presence of air flow. If your thermostats are accessible to staffers who are unaware that the controls are set at design points for a reason, these will get adjusted when folks feel too hot or too cold. Doors that have been propped open between zones or supply duct grills that have been taped over because of a perceived draft are examples of how even the best systems can be undermined. A confidence technique that is primitive but useful is to place small colorful pennons on all supply vents, especially those that are difficult to reach. In high-volume, low-velocity systems, these pennons (also called tapers) are especially… [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago - Nielsen August 2026 Ratings Releases 9/22
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