What Pai Said; Marketron’s Esayian on Radio Challenges

What To Do About AM? That question isn't as new as many think. Poor AM reception was an issue as early as the 1930s. John Schneider recounts one early solution in "A Detroit Apex Station in 1936." Top Stories - 09.23.13 What Pai Said The FCC commissioner addressed a Radio Luncheon audience at the Radio Show. Not surprisingly he talked of the strengths of radio, particularly AM radio. He also noted that while the FCC can do much to help AM, it is the broadcasters themselves that will have to do more. Esayian: A Focus on Digital Is 'Imperative' Radio World spoke with Marketron Interactive's Deborah Esayian. She discusses the digital dilemma for radio along with changing business models and a need to adapt to a new world of broadcast. 25-Seven: Shift Happens HD Radio delay is around eight seconds, but things drift. Just a few frames are enough to be detectable. 25-Seven's Precision Delay keeps HD Radio and analog signals in sync using mod monitor data. Learn more… Sponsored Post News & Technology BUSINESS: FTC Approves Arbitron Acquisition VIDEO: Epson Video Features Silliman and the Pru BLOG: Station Logs and Chief Operators INTERNET: TuneIn Adds Radio Disney TECHNOLOGY: With Meters, Don't Agree to Disagree PROGRAMMING: KCRW Introduces Live Streaming on YouTube WHO'S BUYING WHAT: WTMD Employs WideOrbit Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment An Insider's View of NAB Show By Photographer Adam Shane Connect 2 Media & Entertainment features a mix of tech content, conversation and curation. Here: For nearly a week each April, the Las Vegas Convention Center is transformed into a mini-city. Connect 2 Media & Entertainment challenged its photographer to present a unique perspective. Around the Industry Pandora Falls on ITunes Radio Competition (Bloomberg) The Internet audio streamer found its stock on something of a roller coaster Monday as investors tried to gauge how much damage Apple's iTunes Radio might do. Car-Friendly iTunes Radio Not for Music Snobs (Washington Post) The Cars.com reviewer said of iTunes Radio, "Satellite radio should indeed be worried, while music aficionados may need some convincing," and added, "Pandora should be concerned since iTunes Radio is so similar." At NPR, a New Host and a Move Westward (New York Times) With a new host, Arun Rath, "All Things Considered" is moving to the NPR West offices in Los Angeles. Sports Radio's Grand Slam (MinnPost) Using a surge in sports stations in the Twin Cities as a starting point, Adam Platt examines the growing phenomenon of sports talk radio. Calendar of Events 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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