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'Corporate-Driven Nonsense' That's what one reader had to say about Thursday's commentary from iBiquity regarding all-digital AM. The reader adds: "An installed user base is a huge asset to our nation's preparedness." Post your own. Top Stories - 09.27.13 FCC Preps for Possible Shutdown The agency is making plans for a possible government closing next week. NextRadio Ramps Up Its Push Radio World recently spoke in depth with Emmis Communications Chairman, President and CEO Jeff Smulyan about the NextRadio smartphone app. From the current issue of Radio World. News & Technology FCC: KTWS Wins OK for Upgrade to 50 kW Q&A: Supplier Phone Rings With LPFM Hopefuls COLLEGE RADIO DAY: Raising Awareness of Undergrad Broadcasters COMMUNITY: Broadcasters Support Arizona Firefighters PEOPLE: Manno, Dubonnet Named to VAB HOF SOFTWARE: Plugging Into the Alliance PRODUCTS: New Developments for Studer Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Twitter Strikes Video Deal With NFL (Broadcasting & Cable) Connect 2 Media & Entertainment features a mix of tech content, conversation and curation. Here: Twitter and the NFL are working together to provide video tweets for the NFL and its fans, including replays of key plays, interviews and other exclusive information. Around the Industry FTC Will 'Troll' for Patent Assertion Entities (B&C) The agency is turning its gaze onto "Patent Assertion Entities," AKA "patent trolls." The first step is to gather info on them to understand their operations. Radio 1 Switches Off the DJs (Media UK) In Britain, as part of a "stunt," a national broadcaster took its DJs off the air and played only music. The DJs were moved to Twitter. Comments abound. Radio Station Admits to Hiding $100 Bills in Stores (ABC News) KUPL(FM), a Portland, Ore., station owned by Alpha Broadcasting is secreting $100 bills throughout retail outlets and other public spaces in the area. They are calling it a "pay it forward" activity and hope to encourage others to do the same. Google Is 15 (Mashable) The search engine (and more) kingpin is celebrating its 15th anniversary Friday. Celebratory articles proliferate on tech sites including visiting the garage where Google was "born," interviews with founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin and lots of Googlesque playful surprises. Check out the time machine. Calendar of Events College Radio Day Oct. 1 NABOB 37th Annual Fall Broadcast Management Conference 13th Power of Urban Radio Forum Oct. 2–4 Westin City Center Hotel Washington, D.C. Wisconsin Broadcasters Clinic Oct. 8–10 Madison, Wis. Broadcast India Oct. 9–11 Mumbai, India For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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