Radio World NewsBytes: 850 LPFMs Approved and Growing; Nonprofit Radio Survival Tricks

Social: Just One Part of the Puzzle This week's headline: "Four out of five Americans with Internet connections don't use Twitter." Yes, social media matters; but it's not the end-all. Radio managers tell us they value real editorial content. Go here to subscribe to Radio World or renew your subscription. Top Stories - 02.11.14 850 LPFM CPs Granted So Far The numbers of LPFM applications approved continues to grow as it approaches 1,000. WFMU Explores Funding vs. Content How are nonprofit radio stations faring in these days of tighter budgets and supposedly tighter-fisted philanthropies? Paul Riismandel writes in the latest Radio World on a conference looking at that question and more. News & Technology FCC: $25,000 Fine Sticks for Pacific Empire DIGITAL: WorldDMB, RTM, ABU Hold DAB+ Workshop AUTO: Hyundai Integrates Aha on 2015 Genesis COMMUNITY: Broadcasters Answer Emergency Calls WHO'S BUYING WHAT: SXSW Picks jacAPPS for App PRODUCTS: Neutrik Beefs Up Multimedia Connectors Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Spark Interest in Engineering An Industrial Age-old question — how to get young people interested in a career in engineering? A U.K.-based engineer-turned writer/consultant works on the question. Around the Industry Firing DJs Will Eventually Doom SiriusXM (Daily Finance) The author thinks that by making its channels more "music intensive" and less personality-oriented, the satcaster may be playing into the hands of Pandora and other Internet-based music providers. FM Acquisition Bid Challenged (Trib Live) In the Pittsburgh area, an LPFM by Tri-Borough Communications has been challenged by a group with a bid for a nearby area and frequency. Apple iTunes Radio Begins International Roll Out (Yahoo! News) Australia is the first international market for the Internet audio platform. The 7 Best Radio Stations in Metro Phoenix (New Times) The local free alternative newspaper still pays attention to the radio market. It polled its readers on the best stations in several formats. Calendar of Events 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 NATE Unite 2014 Feb. 24–27 San Diego Wisconsin Broadcasters Assoc. D.C. Trip Feb. 25–26 Washington For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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