Radio World NewsBytes: Pandora Still Pursuing S.D. FM; House Passes BBG Reform

Content That Matters, Content That Lasts LPFM, HD Radio, international digital radio, AoIP. Radio World has explored each of these topics this year in our new eBook series. Read them all for free. Top Stories - 07.29.14 Pandora Still Working on FM Purchase The audio streamer has not lost interest in purchasing KXMZ(FM) in South Dakota. It is petitioning the FCC for a waiver on foreign ownership restrictions since Pandora says it isn't sure of the nationality of many of its shareholders. House Passes U.S. International Broadcasting Reform A reform bill featuring the establishment of a CEO position for U.S. international broadcast operations and a weakened role for the BBG has passed the House. Next stop, the Senate, though what will happen there is unclear. News & Technology FCC: Agency Sees Urgency on Cybersecurity EDUCATION: ABA Graduates Sixth Radio Class CPB: Bruce Theriault Expands Duties PEOPLE: KJR's Bob Rivers to Retire PROGRAMMING: FSR Teams Up With Big Ten PRODUCTS: Røde Releases USB Mic Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment AT&T to Bring "GigaPower" to Nashville (Multichannel News) The telecom has announced that it will bring its high-bandwidth Internet service to the Nashville area. Google is looking at the area for eventual expansion of its Google Fiber. The incumbent is Comcast, which has yet to respond to the throwing of the gauntlet. Around the Industry Not Kidd's Anymore (Dallas Morning News) A year ago Kidd Kraddick died. One survivor he left behind was his morning show. His four co-hosts have soldiered on, continuing the show and retaining audience, sponsors and affiliates. Apple Aiming at Swell (Money) According to rumors, Apple is interested in acquiring audio streaming and podcast app Swell, which focuses on news and information content. Magnolia Radio Station to Launch (Community Impact) In the Houston area, Backyard Radio plans to have KYBY(LP) on the air in October. Organizer Thomas Conley said the station "really is a community station far different than the stations we snap our fingers and listen to" and this it will be focused on local news and information. Mimicking the Hearing of a Cricket-Hunting Fly (IEEE) A tiny fly that requires locating chirping crickets to reproduce is providing researchers with a plethora of prospective useful hearing and sound technologies. The Defense Department is very interested, and not because it feels that crickets are a national security threat. 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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