Radio World NewsBytes: Some Wary of LPFM Expansion; Looking at Olympic Coverage

News at the Tips of Your Digits Read the latest issue of Radio World in digital edition format, as well as back issues. Click on Digital Editions under Resources at www.radioworld.com. Top Stories - 01.20.14 N.J. Broadcasters Eye LPFM Expansion The New Jersey Broadcasters Association is keeping a wary eye on newly minted LPFM stations that it feels might create interference with its member stations. Beats a' Comin' The eagerly anticipated/heavily promoted music service, backed by several musical artists, producers and recording industry executives, is expected to debut on Monday. Sochi Gears Up for Olympic Radio Coverage In a few weeks much of the world's attention will alight upon Sochi in Russia for the Winter Olympics. From the latest edition of Radio World International, James Careless looks at the expansive facilities for radio broadcasters. News & Technology BUSINESS: MusicFirst — Radio Song Repetition 'Shocking' BUSINESS: Radionomy Acquires Winamp, Shoutcast ADVERTISING: Jelli Adds Four Markets COMMUNITY: Broadcasters Show Spirit of the Holidays PEOPLE: Loges New CEO of Rohde & Schwarz PEOPLE: DuPage Names Bindert New Station Manager PRODUCTS: L-S-B Broadcast Demos VSM System Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Google's Smart Contact Lens for Sufferers of Diabetes (ME) Technology marches on. Phil Tottman looks at Google's experimental contact lens. The lenses have an embedded sensor that can measure the sugar content in tears — as accurate as blood sugar measurement. Around the Industry Radio's Answer to Spotify? Less Variety (Wall Street Journal) Are radio stations relying too much on a limited number of hit songs to keep listeners tuning in? Research indicates that despite lip service about song "variety," listeners prefer familiar songs. WHYN Personality Confronts Testicular Cancer (Mass Live) Bo Sullivan of news/talk WHYN(AM) in Springfield, Mass., was suddenly off the air in December. Listeners were curious, especially when he came back. A local newspaper has his story. College Radio LPFMs on the Horizon (Radio Survivor) Jennifer Waits says that 2014 is starting off very well for college radio stations. Gadget 'Geeks' Pursue Passion for Antique Radios (WAMU-FM) Everybody loves old radios. Washington's WAMU(FM) speaks with members of the Mid-Atlantic Antique Radio Club. Calendar of Events Wisconsin Broadcasters Assoc. Social Media Session & First Annual WBA Tweetup Jan. 21 Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Broadcasters Assoc. Winter Conference & State Legislative Day Jan. 22 Madison, Wis. 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 For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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