Radio World NewsBytes: Nielsen Sees More Listeners; Radio Is an App

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 - 04.29.14 Nielsen Pegs Radio Listening at 244 Million The audience research firms calls the growth in the number of listeners "remarkable considering the variety and number of media choices available to consumers today over-the-air and online via smartphones, tablets, notebooks/desktop computers and digital dashboards." Your Radio Is an App The way radio listeners consume media (including radio) is transforming, but what does that mean and where will it lead? Shane Toven offers his thoughts in the latest Radio World. News & Technology TECHNOLOGY: Telos Says "AES67 Is Safe" PEOPLE: Crawford Hires Two in Midwest PEOPLE: Cumulus Taps Thomas as Corporate PD COMMUNITY: Full Compass Helps MCA-I PROGRAMMING: ESPN Upstate Keeps It Local PRODUCTS: Digigram Unveils Codec Fleet Manager Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Big Data Is Smart Data for Online Audio (Audio4Cast) Jennifer Lane looks at "big data." It has an ominous name but what is it and is at bad or can it be helpful? Around the Industry Choppers v. Drones for ENG (TV Technology) A recent fatal crash of a news helicopter adds impetus to increasing the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in place of manned (and expensive) helicopters for many missions. But the FAA doesn't necessarily see it in such a clean-cut manner. Invest in Radio, Canada's Forgotten Media (The Motley Fool) Want to get rich in radio? Invest in Canadian radio broadcasters such as Corus and Rogers, the Fool says. Lee Marshall Passes Away (LARadio.com) The multitalented booming voice had a career in radio, mostly SoCal, along with a number of sports gigs (including as a high-profile TV pro wrestling announcer) and as the voice of Tony the Tiger. Lee Marshall died over the weekend at 67. Scroll down the page to find his obituary. Mark Persons at APRE (MWPersons.com) The Radio World contributor talks about a speech he gave before the Association of Public Radio Engineers gathering on April 4, just before the NAB Show. Here are his thoughts and excerpts. Calendar of Events 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 20th EuroRadio Assembly May 15–16 The Hermitage Amsterdam Dayton Hamvention May 16–18 Dayton, Ohio For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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