Radio World NewsBytes: Look Back at FCC 2013; Sales Pitches Can Take Time

Happy Holidays From the NewBay team, enjoy the season and be careful out there. Top Stories - 12.26.13 FCC Acts on Radio Items in 2013 From looking at re-energizing AM to the LPFM auction, the FCC had a productive 2013. Here's a look back at some of the year's highlights. Big Sales Pitches Take Time From Radio World — a program director's promotion idea might be a great one, but not understanding the sales process will often undersell it, leaving no one happy. News & Technology BUSINESS: Radio Energy Plans FM Switch Off for 2019 COMMUNITY: Gracie Awards Adds Fellowship Opportunity EVENTS: WBA Sponsors Legislative Day in January REVIEW: Sound Forge Pro 11 Adds Useful Tools PROGRAMMING: KCRW Programs Film Festival Music PROGRAMMING: ABC News Radio Looks Back at 2013 Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment The Latest in Broadcast Industry Ideas & News Visit Connect 2 Media & Entertainment and browse. This informative website features a mix of tech content, conversation and curation relevant to your job in media and entertainment. You're sure to find something fascinating every time you visit. Around the Industry Some in Senate Say Slow Down on Patent Troll Bill (Ars Technica) Earlier this month, the Innovation Act, meant to curb abusive patent litigation, passed in the House of Representatives quickly, but things move slower in the Senate. The Download on Podcasts (Audio4cast) Jennifer Lane takes a look at the growing audio podcast market. Radio Disney Visits Newark to Make STEM Fun (Newark Advocate) The kid-oriented radio network's Cleveland operation has partnered with an Ohio state government agency to operate a travelling road show encouraging kids to get involved science, technology, engineering and math. Mobile Radio News in a Social Media World (Huffington Post) All-news radio has survived and prospered for decades in large media markets. In an age of mobile smartphones and social media, radio is again changing to meet new habits. Calendar of Events Applications Due for Feb. 7–17, 2014 SBE Certification Exams Dec. 31 Local Chapters Consumer Telematics Show Jan. 6 Las Vegas 2014 International CES Jan. 7–10 Las Vegas MMTC 5th Annual Broadband and Social Justice Summit Jan. 15–16 Washington Wisconsin Broadcasters Assoc. Social Media Session & First Annual WBA Tweetup Jan. 21 Madison, Wis. For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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