Radio World NewsBytes: FCC Pushes EAS Improvements; FCC Settles Border Dispute

"The Reader Numbers Are Rockin'!" That's what our publisher told us today about the number of people who have checked out Radio World's successful eBook series since we launched it two years ago this month. The most popular recent topics include AoIP, LPFM and digital radio. Top Stories - 08.12.14 FCC Pushes EAS Improvements From the latest issue of Radio World, Randy J. Stine examines a number of EAS reform proposals — from the FCC and from industry experts. The agency is paying particular attention to equipment and technical issues identified following the first nationwide EAS test in 2011. FCC Settles Border Media Dispute At $37,500, the fine for an indecency allegation against KBDR(FM) is stiff, though it could have been more. But it now allows the sale of Border Media's trust stations in South Texas to MBM Radio Laredo to be completed. News & Technology FCC: KSCO Renewal Safe BBG: Goodbye, VOA Greek RADIO: Smith & Pai, Together at Radio Luncheon PEOPLE: Cassis Joins Bunzel Media PROGRAMMING: Your Station and Pandora, Frenemies? IBC SNEAK PEEK: Jampro Displays DAB Equipment Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Streaming Music Is Already Profitable … Thomas McAlevey, CEO of Radical.FM, a "personal radio service" says Radical.FM "will introduce the most social streaming advancement ever conceived, speeding the demise of 'radio' as we once knew it." Classifieds Request for Proposals New York Public Radio has issued a request for proposals for a system integrator to procure equipment and conduct renovations of The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space. Learn more and see other business and job opportunities at Radio World Classifieds. Around the Industry Republicans Say FCC "Marred by Bad Process" (The Hill) FCC reform ideas are making their way out of the confines of the agency bubble and into Capitol Hill news media outlets. Fresh Listen: Quickhitz, 90.3 Amp Calgary (Edison Research) Sean Ross jumps into the CKMP controversy. Maybe some people like shorter versions of songs, he reasons, especially songs they aren't crazy about. Not everyone is into album cuts. Twitter Reveals Suspected Bot Numbers (CNET) Is it possible that nearly 10 percent of Twitter "users," totaling around 23 million, are bots? Digital Headquarters A tale of two digital audio headquarters — Pandora and SoundCloud. Plenty of young, casually dressed folks, hanging out at work — deciding whether to snack, continue sitting on the uncomfortable-looking wooden bleachers or take a nap. Calendar of Events 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 Alabama Broadcasters Association Annual Conference Aug. 15–16 Hoover, Ala. For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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