Wheeler, O’Rielly Reactions; FEMA Reauthorization Proceeds

Bob Kempf on Digital Strategy At the helm of "digital services" for National Public Radio, Kempf is pushing his organization and its member stations to embrace the changing landscape. Read the interview in Radio World's new eBook "Streaming for Radio Broadcasters." Top Stories - 10.30.13 Reaction to Wheeler, O'Rielly Confirmation The new FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler is receiving congratulations throughout Washington. Mignon Clyburn is getting pats on the back and Michael O'Rielly now has a new commissioner's job. House Committee Passes FEMA Reauthorization A bill to reauthorize FEMA, as well as expand training for state and local emergency authorities and establish regular testing of the national EAS, has passed its first congressional hurdle. Richard Mertz Dies The broadcasting engineering consultant had been with Cavell Mertz for 19 years. His career spanned broadcast television and radio, cable television and communications; and he was a contributor to Radio World. News & Technology FCC: Wheeler — 'We Are At a Hinge Moment of History' FCC: Indiana Noncom Must Pay Fine It Says It Can't Afford SBE: Membership Meeting Streams Today BLOG: Connecting a Continent, AT&T and the Radio Networks NAB: Jack Smedile Joins NAB PEOPLE: New CC Posts for Bryan, Cressman WHO'S BUYING WHAT: WSOU Uses ALCO Professional Reporter Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment NBC Fires Up Olympics Website (TV Technology) The Sochi Olympics don't start until February, but NBC is already ramping up the publicity machine. The website is expected to provide a large proportion of PR, information, outreach, social media and broadcast material. Around the Industry The Day Americans Thought Aliens Invaded Earth (Mashable) Today is the 75th anniversary "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast. The link includes a rebroadcast. ITunes Radio and the 'Loudness Wars' (Digital Music News) Is Apple's Sound Check processing algorithm for iTunes Radio a magic bullet to end the "Loudness Wars" by attempting to recreate dynamic range? Will music producers pay attention? Check out the comments. Bears Preparing to Unleash HD Radio (Chicago Tribune) The Chicago Bears are looking to use an HD3 for WBBM(FM) for an all-da-Bears-all-the-time full-time station. The Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Penguins have already started their own HD Radio stations. Pandora App Woos Android Tablets as Apple Radio Grows (CNET) The Internet music service is getting friendlier with Android tablet users with a tablet-oriented app. Can it steal back some mojo from Apple's iTunes Radio? Calendar of Events National Student Electronic Media Convention Oct. 31–Nov. 2 Hyatt Regency San Antonio Deadline for Entries to John Drury High School Radio Awards Nov. 1 WorldDMB General Assembly Nov. 5–6 Amsterdam, Netherlands 11th Annual Ohio Broadcasters Engineering Conference Nov. 7 Columbus, Ohio ARRL Midwest Division Convention Nov. 8–9 Lebanon, Miss. For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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