Competing in the Digital Future; Regular EAS Testing Is Considered

Brian Lakamp on Digital Strategy "We are building applications and interfaces for a six-screen world." So says the head of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment's digital strategy. Read the interview in Radio World's new eBook "Streaming for Radio Broadcasters." Top Stories - 10.28.13 Radio Debates How to Compete in the Expanding Digital World The Radio Show is in the rearview mirror but the topics and discussions there move forward. Business, Internet, HD Radio, connected car and more, Leslie Stimson collects views and thoughts. From the latest Radio World. Regular National EAS Tests Considered A FEMA reauthorization bill, H.R. 3300, introduced into the House includes a provision that would require national EAS tests "at least once" every three years. 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: Broadcast Engineering Stops Publication COMMUNITY: Hannity Ponies Up for Fired Worker NUMBERS: U.S. Broadcast Stations Top 30,000 BLOG: Memories of KPPC(AM) EVENTS: TechCon Explores Technology, Trends INTERNATIONAL: RadioCentre Head Predicts 2018 Switchover Date FACILITIES: iHeartRadioTheater Uses Luckett & Farley Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment DASH Takeaways Fred Jacobs looks at the DASH conference that he was part of. It was devoted to examining the future of audio in the car — how it gets there and what content it might have. Around the Industry MPR Sues Over Alleged Embezzlement (MPR News) Minnesota Public Radio has a disagreement with a business partner over operation of a broadcast facility. A Swell App for Discovering Podcasts (USA Today) Jefferson Graham looks at Swell, aiming to be the "Pandora of podcasts." The app focuses on talk and information programming and learns the user's preferences to improve its programming prediction skills. Somalian Radio Stations Shut Down (Reuters) Two stations of the Shabelle Media Network were shut down by Somali government authorities. Confusion reigns as the government says it was for lack of rent payment while two unions representing journalists disagree on what happened. Ensor Park and Museum Marshall and Loretta Ensor were important promoters of amateur radio in the years following World War I. They provided on-air lessons to those interested in learning about amateur radio and getting licensed. Their home, near Olathe, Kan., is now a museum. It has a collection of old radio equipment. Calendar of Events 50th ABU General Assembly Oct. 23–29 Hanoi, Vietnam SBE National Meeting Oct. 29–30 Indianapolis Indiana Broadcasters Assn. Engineering Conference Oct. 29–30 Indianapolis National Student Electronic Media Convention Oct. 31–Nov. 2 Hyatt Regency San Antonio For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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