Radio World NewsBytes: WestwoodOne��s Coverage for Sochi; Short Leash for KOME(FM)

All-Digital AM? “I’m Ready” “Set a date and let’s go. I’m ready to switch our stations to digital.” So writes one reader; others strongly disagree. Post your own opinions about all-digital AM. Top Stories - 02.03.14 WestwoodOne Readies for Sochi Cumulus Media's WestwoodOne will be handling the U.S. radio broadcast coverage for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi. Randy J. Stine takes a look in the latest Radio World. Very Short License Renewal for KOME A radio station in Texas finds itself with a shortened license renewal term. The FCC points out that the station has been silent for much of its most recent term. It expects significant improvement, or else. News & Technology BUSINESS: New CEO for Slacker AM: BWWG — Treat AM as a National Resource INTERNATIONAL: BBG Issues Condemnations PEOPLE: CC Seattle Names New Market President PEOPLE: American Target Network Picks Charest PRODUCTS: News Cans From A-T Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Radio Visualization — Rubbish and Needed James Cridland explains why radio broadcasters need to think visually if they want to survive and thrive. Around the Industry Report Calls to Merge FTC, FCC (The Hill) A think tank in Washington, the American Enterprise Institute, suggests merging the FCC with the Federal Trade Commission. “The agency’s current structure ‘is a poor fit for the modern, converged, communications marketplace,’” it says. Radio's Answer to Spotify? (Paragon Media) Mike Henry notes the recent Wall Street Journal article about shrinking radio playlists and offers his comments in this two-part series. Addison Given Go-Ahead for Radio Station (Lenconnect) In Michigan, Addison Community Schools are the recipient of LPFM station approval. The station is expected to be student-run and cover school sports among other things. Radio Pioneer and Son Among Those Inducted (KTIC-AM/FM) Eric Brown and his late father Max were inducted into the Nebraska Business Hall of Fame. Max Brown founded Nebraska Rural Radio Association, which includes KTIC(AM/FM). Calendar of Events 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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