Radio World NewsBytes: IBiquity in Court Over Licensing; Fuzzy Web Ad Traffic Numbers
Spreading Radio The Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of the summer outdoors season. Here's an idea: grab (or buy) a portable radio and take it outside and turn it on. Let the neighbors, the kids, the passersby hear the power of radio.
Lack of Confidence in Web Traffic Numbers? A survey of ad agencies indicates that many are very skeptical of the streaming traffic numbers for online advertising that they have received. Some are questioning their return on investment.
The Flat Radio Society (Jacobs Media) The irrepressible Fred Jacobs says radio is in a state of constant change. Those who adapt will succeed and those who don't won't.
Around the Industry
National Memorial Day Concert (PBS) Here's the portal for the PBS-produced National Memorial Day Concert, live from Washington. Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise co-host.
House "Trolls" For Patent Letter Abuse Solutions (B&C) In an attempt to curb threatening patent letters, the House held hearings. There was agreement that some of the letters were abusive but no agreement on proposed solutions.
A Radio Station Divided (Daily Californian) Though some legal moves have sorted out the "occupation" of the Pacifica headquarters, the internal acrimony remains and unpaid bills mount.