Radio World NewsBytes: Sprint Bundles Spotify, NextRadio in New Phone; Radio Stamps

Mark That Date! Radio World is your source for what's happening in the industry. Check out our Industry Events Calendar. Want to list an event? Email us at radioworld@nbmedia.com, with "Event Calendar" in the subject line. Top Stories - 04.30.14 Sprint, Spotify, NextRadio — All Together The wireless company is going to bundle music service Spotify into its "Framily" plan, currently the centerpiece of a large marketing campaign. The NextRadio FM app is part of a package of music products, services, apps and access the carrier is now offering as well. EKKO Stamps Recall "The Miracle" In radio's early days listeners could collect reception verification stamps from radio stations. It became quite a fad in the 1920s. Read about it in this story from Radio World. News & Technology HILL: NAB Claims House Majority Backs Local Radio Freedom Act BUSINESS: Beasley Reports $24 Million in Revenue for Q1 BUSINESS: WideOrbit Acquires Fivia AFFILIATES: NBC Sports Radio Claims 400 PEOPLE: Clear Channel Names PDs for Washington/Baltimore PEOPLE: Brown Promoted to SVP at Cumulus Corporate Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment "Basement … Now!" (B&C) A Tupelo, Miss., TV meteorologist directed newscasters and set crew to seek shelter in the basement while a tornado approached the area. Since it was during a live news broadcast, it was caught on tape and went viral. Around the Industry Opening Pandora's Box (Diginomica) Here's an in-depth look at the Internet streamer. There is some discussion with CEO Brian McAndrews about the challenges the company faces along with its potential. Judge to Decide Fate of Berkeley Station Director (Mercury News) The civil war at Pacifica continues. Parts of it are now reaching the courts through multiple suits and countersuits. Dead Animals Left at Radio Station (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Staffers at WSSP(AM) in Hales Corners, Wis., have regularly found dead squirrels and rabbits on the station's drive. They supposedly appear around the time that an outdoors hunting and fishing show airs on Saturday mornings. Radio Announcer Goes Out Modestly (Calgary Sun) The long-time voice of the Calgary Flames hockey team recently announced his retirement. But Peter Maher did not want any celebration at the final game of the year. "The game is not about me," he insisted. But the story won't end there. 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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