Radio World NewsBytes: Arbitron Sues LM Communications; 538 Radio’s New Home

News at the Tips of Your Digits Read the latest issue of Radio World in digital edition format, as well as back issues. Click on Digital Editions under Resources at radioworld.com. Top Stories - 08.08.13 Arbitron Sues LM Communications Arbitron is suing LM Communications for allegedly using its copyrighted radio ratings estimates for the Charleston, S.C., market. 538Group Enjoys New Premises The Netherlands-based radio and TV broadcaster is rapidly expanding. Its radio operation has new studios along with video production facilities. Marc Maes has the story from the current edition of Radio World International. News & Technology BUSINESS: Sinclair Paid $4.65 Million for Dielectric AUTO: Automakers to 'Heavy Up' Computer Infrastructure RADIO SHOW: Mavericks to Entertain At Marconi Awards Dinner MARKETING: PSU Rebrands Broadcast Service to Reflect Offerings AWARDS: RTDNA, NEFE Name Personal Finance Reporting Winners PRODUCTS: Wheatstone Announces BE baseband192 Compatibility Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Side by Side: Headset Mics (Radio) Connect 2 Media & Entertainment features a mix of tech content, conversation and curation. Here: Chriss Scherer of Radio magazine takes a look at the range of headsets available that could be of interest to radio broadcasters. Around the Industry Agogo Takes Aim at Satellite Radio (CNET) Though its developers say they are targeting satellite radio and the car audio experience, this smartphone app that acts as a portal for other streaming services and streaming radio stations would seem to have uses anywhere. AM Radio, Signing Off (The American Spectator) Daniel J. Flynn uses the suicide of former AM radio host Bill Heywood last year as a metaphor in this exploration of who or what led to AM radio's demise. Rdio Challenges Pandora With Personalized Service (Bloomberg) Bloomberg reports that Rdio Inc., the music-streaming service started by Skype co-founder Janus Friis, is adding personalized stations in a bid to draw listeners away from Pandora. Miami Radio Personality Dies of Bacterial Infection (Miami Herald) Betty Pino, a host at Univision Radio's WAMR(FM), Miami, passed away Tuesday from a mysterious infection. She was noted for being one of the first to play songs from Miami Sound Machine (Gloria Estefan), Julio Iglesias and other budding stars. Calendar of Events ABA Engineering Academy Radio Broadcast Engineering Classes Aug. 5–9 Hoover, Ala. SBE Certification Exams Aug. 9–19 (Deadline June 1, 2013) Local Chapters SBE Leadership Development Course Aug. 13–15 Atlanta Alabama Broadcasters Assoc. Annual Conference Aug. 16–17 Hoover, Ala. 18th Annual NBA Hall of Fame Gala Aug. 17 Red Rock Resort, Casino and Spa, Las Vegas For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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