Radio World NewsBytes: Terminate ‘Substandard’ AMs?; The Beats Go On

Low-Power Stations Can Learn From Their Elders Incoming low-power community stations will have their work cut out for them to make themselves heard on a crowded radio dial; but they can benefit from the wisdom of their predecessors. We caught up with licensed LPFMs to discuss what factors enable them to thrive. Read about it in the Radio World eBook "LPFM 2014." Top Stories - 01.21.14 H&D Suggests Tax Benefit for Terminating "Substandard AMs" Continuing Radio World's look at revitalization comments filed with the FCC, engineering firm Hatfield & Dawson suggests eliminating select AM stations that are underperforming. Beats Music Launches The latest competitor for ears has launched. Beats Music claims to be "curated by humans." Will humans listen? News & Technology FCC: Broken Tower Fences Trip Up Church AWARDS: Nominate a Public Radio Engineer PEOPLE: CC's Lund Heading for Northern Florida PEOPLE: Telos Alliance Adds Punyed WORKBENCH: Springs, Boots and a Rodent Trap PRODUCTS: Genelec Goes Small With Monitor Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Viral Audio "Audio has to work harder to be good. But when it is, it's almost better." On Connect 2 Media & Entertainment, we watch out for compelling industry opinions we think you'll want to hear, like that one from Jennifer Lane. Learn why she thinks that. Around the Industry KVCR Subsidy Running Out (Press-Enterprise) The SoCal public radio and TV stations have lost their grant writer and things look bleak on funding from parent San Bernardino Community College District. KDHX St. Louis Opens New Digs (Paragon Media Strategies) Mike Henry gets a tour of the new facilities of KDHX, a community radio station in St. Louis. Local Stations Provide Platform for Area Musicians (Crimson White) At the University of Alabama, WVUA(FM) is making a conscientious effort to play local bands. Years Later, East German Man Wins Radio Quiz (BBC) In 1969, an East German boy sent in an entry to a West German radio quiz. He won. But he did not receive his notification until recently due to the intervention of the East German secret police. Now he knows. Calendar of Events 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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