Radio World NewsBytes: Clear Channel Teams With AdsWizz; Marketron Looks to Mobile

FEMA Hams It Up "FEMA has reached out quite a bit over the past few years. Really good to see it formalized." So says one reader about our story "Hams and Uncle Sam Grow Closer." Top Stories - 07.22.14 CCME to Insert Targeted Ads in iHeartRadio Streams The station owner will begin working with AdsWizz to insert targeted ads in the iHeartRadio streams carried by Clear Channel's broadcast stations. With Marketron, Radio Offers Mobile Targeted Ads Marketron says its new location-based advertising system will enable targeting to consumers based on their location. Beasley Broadcast has already sign on. News & Technology BUSINESS: Vogt Proclaims "Transformative" Year APPS: Clip, Entercom Partner on Mobile Radio Apps INTERNATIONAL: Radio Australia Faces Major Layoffs RADIO SHOW: Hoffman to Headline PEOPLE: NewTek Promotes Cross to President COMMUNITY: Wiffling for Food Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Format Trends: What Changed In Eight Years? How much has radio programming changed over the last eight years? That's the kind of story curated on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment. Around the Industry Tower Contractor Hit With $52,000 Fine (Wireless Estimator) A tower crew in Ohio was a little lackadaisical one February day while an OSHA inspector was watching. One violation led to another and it added up to quite a lot of money. Kahnawake Radio Station Moves Into New Digs (Global News) In the Quebec city of Kahnawake, the Mohawk community radio station, K103, has moved into a new building after three decades in a converted hockey rink dressing room. They searched for a time capsule hidden in the old studios. Apple Granted "iTime" Patent (Apple Insider) The consumer electronics company has been granted a patent for what looks like a smartwatch. Apple fanboys' hearts are aflutter. But how long before Apple sues an actual smartwatch maker for infringing on its "patents"? Turtle Watch Reaches Out on Airwaves (The Islander) WMNF(FM) on Anna Maria Island, Fla., is working with a local turtle watch to raise funds and help protect the beach nests of local sea turtles. Calendar of Events Texas Assoc. of Broadcasters Convention Aug. 6–7 Austin, Texas Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Scholarship Gala Aug. 9 Las Vegas Tennessee Association of Broadcasters 66th Annual Conference Aug. 12–13 Murfreesboro, Tenn. SBE Leadership Development Course Aug. 12–14 Atlanta Nebraska Broadcasters Association Annual Convention Aug. 13–14 Lincoln, Neb. Grassroots Radio Conference 2014 Aug. 14–17 Ames, Iowa For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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