Radio World NewsBytes: Mobile Strategy Questions; Will Royalties Kill the Golden Gosling?

The Longest Day If you're thinking your job stinks, think what 150,000+ men were doing 70 years ago in Normandy on this day. Most of them are no longer around, but if you meet one, thank him. Top Stories - 06.06.14 Does Your Mobile Strategy Fly? Mark Lapidus says that many people consider mobile devices "to be the future." He argues that the future is already here — and any radio station that doesn't have a sound mobile device strategy is behind the curve. Royalty Mess May End Streams In his latest blog, Greater Media CEO Peter Smyth suggests the music industry and its licensing organizations should make it easier for radio stations to stream that music by untangling data reporting requirements. Because if something doesn't change, some radio stations may need to stop streaming, he cautions. News & Technology PICTURE OF THE WEEK: Start 'em Young AWARDS: National Radio HOF Introduces Class of 2014 PEOPLE: Journal Broadcast Group Omaha Taps Halverson INTERNATIONAL: Cuba Gets NBA Championship PROGRAMMING: WestwoodOne Releases NCAA Football Schedule WHO'S BUYING WHAT: Alpha Broadcasting Chooses GatesAir BEST OF SHOW: Wheatstone Blade 3 Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment CEA Survey — TV Set Remains Viewer of Choice (B&C) It's no surprise the TV remains our main attention-grabber; what is changing is where that TV gets its content. IP-delivered content, such as Netflix and Hulu, have increased their market-share. That's not the only news. News & Technology Senators Warn Wheeler Against "Usurping" State Laws (B&C) A group of U.S. senators signed a letter cautioning the FCC chairman about assuming federal authority over municipal-based broadband installation, deployment and coverage. Cubs–CBS Radio Deal Could Mean Concerts (Sun-Times) CBS Radio Chicago's acquisition of the radio broadcast rights for Cubs games could entail a number of fringe benefits beyond baseball games, such as concerts and other events at Wrigley Field and other team-owned venues. Your Fave Station Could Owned By a Politician (InTheCapital) Though the writer confuses broadcast radio with custom IP-delivered streams, she brings up an interesting question — instead of spending money on broadcast ads, using the ever-growing world of Internet-delivered media, could political candidates, or, for that matter, advocacy groups, start their own radio stations/channels? Potted Ham (Yahoo!) As if hams don't have enough trouble with pesky neighbors … It seems that the high-powered indoor lights used by newly minted marijuana growers in Colorado are interfering with amateur radio signals. One ham found a solution. Calendar of Events SEA-PAC June 6–8 Seaside, Ore. EBU Technical Assembly 2014 June 12–13 Prague Ham-Com June 13–14 Plano, Texas NABEF Celebration of Service to America Awards June 17 Washington For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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