Radio World NewsBytes: The Dash for the Dashboard; The Road to Digital Radio

Today Is Memorial Day NewBay Media's U.S. offices are closed today in observance of Memorial Day. Join us in saluting those who served. Top Stories - 05.26.14 2017 Seen as "Pivotal" for Digital Dash From the latest Radio World — rapid personal car turnover and technological push will make the digital dashboard commonplace by 2017. The real question is what will be its capabilities, features and role in the car? Steps and Challenges to Going All-Digital Converting nationwide to an all-digital radio broadcast system is not an easy task. Jørn Jensen, an advisor to Norwegian public broadcaster NRK, outlines some of the steps that the broadcaster plans as it makes the leap. News & Technology BUSINESS: Around $2.3 Million in Music Royalties Unclaimed PEOPLE: ESPN Upstate Promotes McLain and Hendrix PEOPLE: Middle Atlantic Chooses Tracy for New Post BLOG: That's Good Radio COMMUNITY: Tower Industry Forms Support Foundation PROGRAMMING: Doug Stephan Gets Inventive Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Interview With Paul Brenner Radio World's Leslie Stimson interviewed NextRadio's Paul Brenner at the NAB Show in April. He talks about plans for the NextRadio app and how far it has come. Scroll midway down the page to Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Video Feed. Around the Industry "New" Stations for the Islands and Cape (Business Journal) Just in time for the summer throngs, WBUR(FM), Boston, is adding a signal to cover Cape Cod and the nearby islands. In addition, WMVY(FM), Martha's Vineyard, returns to the airwaves on a new frequency. Caesar Syndrome in the Radio Industry (Audio Graphics) Do some in the radio industry not want to face the facts or listen to advice? Radio and TV Martí: Jammed in Cuba and Courts (Huffington Post) Sarah Stephens argues that the international broadcasters should be shut down because they waste money, are ineffective and are relics of the Cold War. Memorial Day Old-Time Radio Programs From historical programs to speeches and parades to "The Great Gildersleeve," there's a cornucopia of old-time radio programs for Memorial Day. Here are some from OTRCAT here and here and here's a list from RUSC. 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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