Radio World NewsBytes: FTC Seeks Comments on Nielsen Sale; Retired FCC Inspector Confesses

Exhibiting at the NAB Show? Be a part of our NAB Show preview issues of Radio World, Radio World International and TV Technology. Tell us about your products and services on our online form, which only takes a few minutes to complete. Deadline is Feb. 7. Top Stories - 01.27.14 FTC Reviews Nielsen Proposal As part of approval for its acquisition of Arbitron, Nielsen agreed to divest certain items. Now the Federal Trade Commission is taking public comments on Nielsen's proposal to sell its LinkMeter cross-platform measurement product to comScore. Confessions of a Retired Field Inspector From Radio World, James O'Neal talks with former FCC field inspector John Reiser. He saw some interesting violations and non-violations in his days. News & Technology APPS: Jacobs Media Dives Into Game Apps PEOPLE: Station Owner Russ Withers Passes Away ROOTS: Armstrong Meets Sarnoff — Again EVENTS: NJBA Announces Conference Theme BLOG: Super Bowl, Super Radio PROGRAMMING: YES — Kay In, Francesa Out DIGITAL: Thailand Considers License Auction Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment CE Adventure Blogger Carole Sumner Krechman of CV Studios Entertainment Inc. talks about what caught her eye at the recent consumer electronics extravaganza in Las Vegas. Connect 2 Media & Entertainment regularly features such thought-leader commentaries. Around the Industry Press Associations Oppose Ad Tax Proposal (NetNewsCheck) A Senate trial-balloon proffering removal of tax deductions for advertising expenses has aroused the opposition of a number of press associations across the country. DAB in the U.K. Is Broken, Here's How to Fix It (techradar) Jeremy Laird says that "DAB radio in the U.K. is badly broken and needs fixing." He has a few suggestions. This Awesome New Web Site Might Help Save Radio (The Street) Can Michael Robertson's RadioSearchEngine.com save radio? The Street's Rocco Pendola thinks so, if broadcast radio responds correctly. Trenton Station Named Radio Station of the Year (NJ.com) An AM station in Trenton, N.J., WIMG, was named Small Market Station of the Year at the annual Stellar Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Calendar of Events NAB Virtual Academy for Radio: Delving Deep into Digital Jan. 29 Online South Carolina Broadcasters Assoc. Winter Convention Jan. 30 Columbia, S.C. Salon de la Radio Feb. 9–11 Paris ABA Radio Engineering Class Feb. 10–14 Hoover, Ala. Digital Radio Summit Feb. 12 European Broadcasters Union Geneva National Religious Broadcasters Convention Feb. 22–25 Nashville For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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