Correction: NPR’s Kasell Retires From ‘Wait, Wait’

A previous version of this newsletter carried a headline reporting that Carl Kasell had passed away. We're happy to say that's not the case, and this corrects that headline. Our apologies to Mr. Kasell on the day he retires from "Wait, Wait." Top Stories - 03.04.14 Emmis: 81% of U.S. FMs Tuned to From NextRadio App The developer of the NextRadio smartphone app is crowing about strong listener numbers. The strongest listening period seems to be between morning and afternoon drive times. BBG Seeks $721 Million for FY 2015 Budget The international broadcaster is asking for $721.26 million for its fiscal 2015 budget. That compares to its enacted budget of $733.48 million for fiscal 2014. It is also planning to reshuffle its broadcasting priorities. News & Technology AUTO: Apple Launches CarPlay ADS: MRC Accredits Triton's Local Webcast Measurement BLOG: WVUD Honors Three TECHNOLOGY: IP Audio Takes a Big Step Forward PEOPLE: Entercom San Francisco Names Cunningham WHO'S BUYING WHAT: Austria's Kronehit Relies on 2wcom Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment R.I.P.: Critical Information Needs Study Radio World contributor and communications lawyer Harry Cole examines the byzantine metamorphosis and eventual demise of the FCC's Critical Needs Study. Around the Industry RadioShack to Shut 1,100 Stores (TWICE) Sales are slumping for the electronics retailer. Carl Kasell Retires (NPR) The popular host of several NPR programs, e.g. "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!" and "Morning Edition," has retired. Palm Beach Company in Merger (S. Fla. Business Journal) Courtesy of new investment, Digity Media is doubling its size by acquiring NextMedia Operating. Reading Station to Switch to Spanish-Language (WFMZ-TV) WRAW(AM) in Reading, Pa., is switching to a Spanish contemporary format. The program director for the Clear Channel station said, "Reading has a very high Latino population and we are excited to engage this very important audience with Rumba 1340's great programming." My Favorite Internet Radio Stations (Audiophile Review) The Colorado-based author has terrible terrestrial broadcast reception so he embarked on an Internet radio project. He now listens to some local and some stations from other cities but doesn't mention Pandora, iTunes for Radio or Spotify. Calendar of Events ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium March 4–7 Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Great Lakes Broadcasting Conference & Expo March 11–12 The Lansing Center Lansing, Mich. Deadline to enter New York Festivals World's Best Radio Programs contest March 19 Online Radio Days Europe March 23–25 Dublin For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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