Radio World NewsBytes: Nexus Broadcast Closes; Study Says Strong NextRadio Demand

Absolutely Radio The August issue of Radio World International brings to you stories about how Absolute Radio is using innovative playlist technology; why international broadcasters are reconsidering shortwave; and the professionalism Malawian radios demonstrated during the recent election chaos; plus our Buyers Guide. Top Stories - 08.01.14 LPFM Gear Supplier Nexus Broadcast Closed Citing personal and industry declining health, Leo Ashcraft is shutting the doors on Nexus Broadcast. Some of the company's products and services will be picked up by Global Spice, REC Networks and Signal Delivery Systems. Coleman Says Demand "Strong" for NextRadio According to a new study from the market researcher, smartphone owners are highly interested in the NextRadio FM smartphone app. They have positive initial impressions, indicating they are likely to download it, use it and listen to local FM stations "more than they currently do." News & Technology BUSINESS: American Tower Sees "Strong Global Demand" DIGITAL RADIO: DAB+ Expands in France FM PHONE: Verizon, AT&T Offer NextRadio Compatible Phones PEOPLE: CC Names Maynard SVP Programming COMMUNITY: Chicago Stations Unite on Gun Violence PROGRAMMING: Radionomy Stations Now on Sonos Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Fashion Designer Takes On HP Smart Watch (TWICE) HP may be looking to add a higher sense of fashion to its wearables product portfolio after teaming up with noted menswear designer Michael Bastian to produce a smart watch. Around the Industry Radio Personality Finds Home at Ex-Rival (Business Review) DJ Kevin Richards of WGNA(FM) in Albany, N.Y., had spent almost 20 years with the station when he was suddenly cut loose in early July. Within two weeks he had found a home at local country rival WKLI(FM). The Radio Station That Chases Rockets (Global Post) Udi Ben-David, a correspondent for Israel's Radio of the South, travels around Israel reporting on where rockets land. The station closely monitors the rockets and the destruction they cause. Station Owner Airs Medical Marijuana Ads (Riverfront Times) The owner of KBDZ(FM) in the St. Louis area donated $10,000-worth of station advertising to a medical marijuana legislation campaign in Missouri. He says that people are thanking him for the ads. Fierce Tug-of-War Over Cal Poly's Student Station (New Times) The dust-up over KPCR(FM), California Polytechnic State University's student-run radio station, continues to simmer. The racy hosts have been suspended from the station and from campus jobs and even found themselves under investigation for "sex discrimination." Though the students were cleared of the latter charge, the future of the station has not been decided. 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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