More Sprint FM Smartphones; Parks Continues to Generate Sizzle

NYC Television Week Starts Oct. 28 Conferences, award presentations, networking events and seminars covering the breadth of today's TV industry — from broadcast to cable, satellite to Internet video and beyond are planned for Oct. 28–30, in New York. Learn more at NYC Television Week. Top Stories - 10.04.13 New Sprint Smartphone With FM Now Available The wireless company continues to lead the way in FM adoption for its smartphones. Another new NextRadio-compatible model is hitting the market, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. AM Screed Drowns Out Message Clear Channel's Darryl Parks' words continue to generate heat. Some commenters support him, others disagree while a third group thinks he makes a few good points and a few not-so-good points. News & Technology ROYALTIES: SoundExchange Has Raised $1.5+ Billion in 10 AUTO: Aha Adds More Content DIGITAL RADIO: Ofcom Releases Digital Radio Progress Report PEOPLE: Warren Bruene Passes Away PEOPLE: CPB Names Krichels New SVP NAB SHOW: Call for Speakers Ends Oct. 18 SERVICES: Triton Digital Has a Side Deal Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment 64m Wearable Device Shipments Expected in 2017 (ME) Connect 2 Media & Entertainment features a mix of tech content, conversation and curation. Here: A market research firm estimates that by 2017 there will be 64 million "wearable" devices such as smartwatches, Google Glasses and fitness monitors in consumer hands. Around the Industry From FM to AM: The Latest Evolution of Local Radio (Sun-Sentinel) In South Florida there is a migration of radio stations, especially sports stations, from the AM dial over to the FM band. World College Radio Day 2013 Garners Attention (Radio Survivor) Jennifer Waits has some news on how well World College Radio Day went over on Tuesday. FCC Issues Warnings for Amateur Radio Infractions (eHam.net) The agency has issued a group of warnings to ham operators concerning out of band operation and unlicensed operation. Radio Station Director Ready to Set New Path (Times Union) Armen Williams, the new PD for ESPN affiliate WTMM in Albany, N.Y., is interviewed in depth by the local paper. Williams started a few days before the ignominious "Shane Spencer" hoax hit the station but he survived it. Calendar of Events Wisconsin Broadcasters Clinic Oct. 8–10 Madison, Wis. Broadcast India Oct. 9–11 Mumbai, India IEEE Broadcast Symposium Oct. 9–11 San Diego Joint Luncheon Assoc. of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers & IEEE Broadcast Technology Society 2013 IEEE Broadcast Symposium Oct. 10, noon–2 p.m. San Diego TechCon2013 Oct. 14 Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, England For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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