Three Fukuoka-based broadcasters—RKB Mainichi Broadcasting, Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting (KBC), and Love FM International Broadcasting—announced on March 25 that they have begun exploring the integration of their radio operations. The decision reflects rapid changes in the media landscape, including the expansion of internet streaming and increasingly diverse listener habits. The companies said maintaining sustainable and valuable broadcasting services will require a more resilient operating structure. They will examine potential collaboration across programming, technology, and sales while leveraging their respective resources and expertise. No timeline or specific framework has been set. Despite differing network affiliations, the stations plan to preserve their individual identities while improving operational efficiency and strengthening their role in the regional community. Source: FNN / The Sankei Shimbun
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