Radio World NewsBytes: Multilingual EAS Comment Delay; Local Media Ad Spend Increase Prediction

What Did You Miss at NAB? Not everyone has the time and resources available to see everything presented at the annual NAB Show in Las Vegas. Yet, keeping up with the news and significant technology introductions is vital to your job and career. We can help. Top Stories - 04.28.14 Multilingual EAS Comments Now Due in May Broadcasters and others will have more time to weigh in on the concept of multilingual EAS. The FCC has pushed back the deadlines one month to file public comments to May 28 and replies to June 12. U.S. Local Media Ad Revenues to Grow to $158.6B in 2018 Market research firm BIA/Kelsey predicts local media advertising revenues will climb from $133.2 billion in 2013 to $158.6 billion in 2018. That represents a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%, according to the company. Digital ad spending will represent an increased proportion. News & Technology NAB: Radio Board Adds Eight IRS: Virgin Islands Radio Owner Accused of Tax Evasion PEOPLE: Clear Channel Picks Maisano and O'Donnell MOBILE: Klassik Signs On With EBU Smart Radio Initiative INTERNATIONAL: Esperanzah! Sets-Up Burkina Faso Station WHO'S BUYING WHAT: Matrox Supplies Nova With KVM Extenders Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Google Glass Comes to In-Car Video Systems (Government Video) One police department is already making use of Google Glass and its ability to stream real-time video. Is science fiction becoming science fact? Around the Industry CTIA: NTIA Should Not Manage Spectrum (B&C) Wireless companies told the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee last week that as part of a more efficient spectrum management policy, the National Telecommunications & Information Administration should get out of the spectrum management business. Free Amateur Radio Training on May 3 (Pomerado News) In Southern California, Rancho Bernardo Emergency Radio Services plans to host a day-long training session to learn about ham radio, get a license and become a participant in the regional emergency communications network. WKAR Station Manager Tweaking Format (Lansing State Journal) The Michigan public radio station is trying to include more locally-generated classical music in its playlist. Radio Will Be Around for a Long Time (StarNewsOnline) Robert Siegel of NPR's "All Things Considered" traveled to a fundraiser for WHQR in Wilmington, N.C. He told an audience at a dinner that while radio might evolve, it will be around for a long time. Calendar of Events Audio Engineering Society International Convention April 26–29 Berlin Wisconsin Broadcasters Assoc. Awards Gala May 3 Madison, Wis. Arizona Broadcasters Association's 10th Annual AMBER Alert Golf Classic May 9 Scottsdale, Ariz. Walker Broadcast Management Institute Wisconsin Broadcasters Assoc. May 13–15 University of Wisconsin Madison For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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