Radio World NewsBytes: Apple Acquires Beats; Post-Gage, What Is NAB’s Next Step?

Best of Show Click here to access the Program Guide for NewBay Media's inaugural Best of Show Awards. It's a unique resource, detailing the winning and nominated new products introduced at this year's NAB Show for both radio and television. We hope you'll find it a valuable reference when planning new equipment purchases. Top Stories - 05.29.14 Analysts Give Apple-Beats Deal Mixed Reviews Apple has pulled the trigger on its rumored acquisition of consumer electronics maker Beats Electronics and its iconic Beats by Dr. Dre earbuds and headphones. What does it mean? NAB, Board Determining Technology Department's Structure Following up on yesterday's story about NAB EVP/CTO Kevin Gage's departure from the broadcasters association, NAB leadership is going to determine a replacement and the future direction of NAB Labs. News & Technology BUSINESS: South Central Sells to Midwest DIGITAL RADIO: RadioDNS Standardizes With ETSI SALES: Use Sensual Radio Advertising to Drive Sales PEOPLE: TuneCore Promotes Scott Ackerman to CEO EVENTS: Texas Association of Broadcasters to Honor Four BEST OF SHOW: RCS Zetta Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment ESPN Opens New Digital Center (TV Technology) The sports programming producer is opening a new production facility which it describes as "future-proof. TV Technology takes you on a tour. Apple's Got The Beats - Special Roundup Apple to Acquire Beats Music & Beats Electronics (Apple) The official press release from Apple. Beats Buy Is Apple's Play for New Cool (L.A. Times) Here is a good overview of the Apple-Beats deal. Apple Needs Beats Deal to Revive iTunes (Marketwatch) Saying, "Some investors and Wall Street analysts appear mystified over the deal and the hefty price Apple is paying for the headphone and music-service developer," this piece posits that Apple is trying to recreate its iTunes success. Apple Pays for a Lack of Vision (Variety) Bob Lefsetz thinks the deal reflects a lack of creative vision at Apple and in the long run the deal won't amount to much beyond selling some headphones — if things don't change in Apple's corporate suite. Why Apple Trimmed its Offer for Beats Music (Fox) Did an inopportune video by Dr. Dre bragging on his expected payday really bring Apple's bid down a notch? Beats Parts Ways With Design Firm (Tech Crunch) One of the keys to the success of Beats by Dr. Dre was the design of the products. With the acquisition by Apple, noted for its own design chops, the company is cutting the cord with Ammunition Group, Beats' design contractor. Calendar of Events 39th Annual Community Radio Conference May 28–31 Reston, Va. Applications Due for Aug. 8–18 SBE Certification Exams June 6 Local Chapters SEA-PAC June 6–8 Seaside, Ore. Ham-Com June 13–14 Plano, Texas For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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