'Crappy Ads;' Pai on AM; Marconi Winners

KISW Boozes It Up Seattle's KISW(FM) has gotten into the liquor business — for a good cause, of course. After successfully promoting a locally-brewed red ale to help vets, the station is working with a local distillery on a vodka — proceeds benefit injured firefighters. Top Stories - 09.20.13 Radio Show: Wilson Says 'We're Letting the Product Go Downhill' At the Radio Show, he and other radio group owners discussed the industry's future — challenges and opportunities. BRG Media President/CEO Mary Quass said, "We need to be on the devices people are using." Radio Show: Pai Says 'Talk Alone Won't Get the Job Done' Speaking to the Radio Luncheon by video, FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai urged broadcasters to weigh in with their thoughts on the agency's newly announced proposals to revitalize AM, and then to act upon the best ideas. Receivers for Every Taste and Whim Reader response to Radio World's article last spring about interesting new radio models motivated us to seek out more innovative receivers. The Christmas season is approaching. News & Technology RADIO SHOW: Ryvicker Gives NextRadio a Vote of Confidence RADIO SHOW: Marconi Radio Award Winners Announced PEOPLE: Michael Kassan Expands Advisory Role With Clear Channel LPFM: Prometheus Crowdfunds AES SHOW: AES Does Radio Drama PROGRAMMING: SiriusXM to Launch Full-Time Business Channel DIGITAL RADIO: Enter HD Radio's Car Contest Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment NBC Developing Johnny Carson Miniseries (B&C) Connect 2 Media & Entertainment features a mix of tech content, conversation and curation. Here: A mini series is planned on the late night talk show legend. Around the Industry Democrats Worried About O'Rielly's Partisanship (The Hill) Senate Democrats expressed concern this week that President Obama's nominee to fill a Republican seat on the Federal Communications Commission won't be willing to work across the aisle. Pandora, Rhapsody Woe and Online Radio's Iffy Future (CBS) High costs, low revenue, plenty of competitors, the online music streaming business isn't for the faint-of-heart. THR Interviews CC's Bob Pittman (Hollywood Reporter) The Clear Channel CEO gives his thoughts on iHeartRadio vs. Pandora, Miley Cyrus twerking, MTV and many other things. Take a Tour of Abbey Road Studios (CNET) Geoffrey Morrison took some nice pictures of the legendary Abbey Road Studios. They are a lot bigger than you probably imagined. Calendar of Events RRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference Sept. 20-22 Cedarbrook Lodge Seattle, Wash. Southern California Broadcasters University Radio Sales Training Classes begin Sept. 23 Los Angeles SBE Chapter 22 Broadcast and Technology Expo Sept. 25 Verona, N.Y. (Golf outing on Sept. 24) Assoc. of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers Luncheon and Symposium Sept. 27 Holiday Inn at Key Bridge Rosslyn, Va. NABOB 37th Annual Fall Broadcast Management Conference 13th Power of Urban Radio Forum Oct. 2–4 Westin City Center Hotel Washington, D.C. For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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