Dickey on Dial Global; The AM Conundrum

Production Wiz Q&A Check out the thoughts of several Radio World contributors on radio program production in the latest Radio World. The digital edition is available here. Top Stories - 09.03.13 Dickey: Why We Want Dial Global Cumulus CEO Lew Dickey says he expects to see cost savings from the $260 million deal to acquire Dial Global, as well as the chance to distribute premium, curated content across emerging platforms, including overseas. AM Searches for Sustainability What to do about AM? It's a question that won't go away. Randy J. Stine has an overview of several technical suggestions in the latest issue of Radio World. News & Technology BUSINESS: More FTC Review for Nielsen's Arbitron Acquisition RTDNA: WGCU Exec to Head RTDNA PEOPLE: Tom Ray Joins Burk Technology PEOPLE: Orban Adds to Tech Team INTERNET: Russ Salutes WCFL Chicago With Online Offering PRODUCTS: Tieline Updates Merlin Family Software Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Traffic App Could Turn Google Glass into Best Sat-Nav Yet (C2ME) Connect 2 Media & Entertainment features a mix of tech content, conversation and curation. Here: Many uses have been proposed for Google Glass. The introduction of Inrix's travel services onto the device could prove to be the perfect backseat driver, and quite a useful tool for any journey Around the Industry FCC Opens FM Airwaves for Nonprofits (NonProfit Times) A nonprofit industry trade publication takes a look at the promise of LPFMs for nonprofit organizations. It offers that with an LPFM station nonprofits can take to the airwaves to recruit volunteers and financial support, organize events and tell stories that don't make it to commercial media. Michigan Radio Stations Going to New Owners (MLive) Local Michigan media takes notice that several stations in the state will be switching hands as part of the Cumulus-Townsquare deal. Sequestration Grounds TV Martí Plane (Washington Post) TV Martí's broadcasting airplane finds itself grounded after sequestration funding cuts. The article notes that "it has too little funding to function but too much to die." Internet Radio Channels Draws Listeners, Ads (Leader-Post) Steve Huber, a former Canadian broadcaster, has launched his own Internet broadcasting empire. However, he doesn't see himself competing against over-the-air radio, but complementing it with niched channels. Calendar of Events International Radio Festival Sept. 8 Zurich NextRad.io conference Sept. 9 London IBC2013 Sept. 12–17 RAI Amsterdam Applications Due for Nov. 1-11 SBE Certification Exams Sept. 13 Local Chapters Public Radio Programming Conference Sept. 17–19 Hyatt Regency Hotel Atlanta For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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