| Trends in Transmitters
Who said that the most notable trend "clearly has to be the race to add intelligence and control in the transmitter and put that power to work for the broadcaster"? Find out in one of RW's most-read articles this month, "Virtual Roundtable: Trends in Transmitters." | | Top Stories - 08.05.14 | Many Buyers Not Sure About "Connected Cars"
According to a Harris Interactive survey of 14,000 prospective car buyers, the "connected car" is still a vague term to more than half. No doubt many educational and advertising campaigns will be needed. The good news is that those looking at more expensive cars were more knowledgeable.
IBiquity, OEM Spar in Court
Patent trolls aren't the only reason that broadcast-related entities are seeing the inside of a courtroom these days. HD Radio technology developer iBiquity Digital is in a legal battle with one of its licensees, Continental Automotive, over patent royalties. Get the details from Leslie Stimson. | |
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| | Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment | W.W.A.W.D. (JacoBlog)
Who knew that Lori Lewis of Jacobs Media had a previous life as a second banana for Bubba the Love Sponge? Lori looks back, proudly, and notes that modern social media apps and tools sure would have made the show much better. | | | Around the Industry | Caucus Wants Diversity Boilerplate in FCC-Vetted Mergers (B&C)
In a letter to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, 50 legislators outlined a set of guidelines for the commission as it vets the proposed Comcast/Time Warner Cable and AT&T/DirecTV and Sprint/T-Mobile mergers, calling them an opportunity to "encourage" diversity.
ASCAP: Future at Stake in Pandora Case (The Tennessean)
In appealing two decisions, it said, "This is an appeal from two district court decisions that, if not reversed, threaten the viability of [ASCAP], this nation's oldest and largest performing rights organization."
EBU Tests "Visual Radio" Signal for Event (EBU)
The European Broadcasting Union will transmit a "Visual Radio" signal for the first time at the Zurich 2014 European Athletics Championships. The Visual Radio project, developed by EuroRadio, consists of a live data slideshow showing live results and pictures of the event.
A Diversion From Politics — Sports Radio! (Yahoo! Sports)
In a troubled land, some radio listeners have found a safe haven with Mogadishu, Somalia's Gool FM, a station that covers sports, both local and international. "Our reporters are always busy. We work hard to fulfill people's expectations," said a station staffer. | | | Calendar of Events | | | | | |  |
