Radio World NewsBytes: Radio Disney Selling Most Stations; NAB Asks BMW to Rethink AM

A Major Change? A reader comments on our recent C4 update: "So, are we seeing a very critical evolution, where FM translators are no longer secondary audio services, even it is 'only' in Zone II?" Read the story and post your own thoughts. Top Stories - 08.13.14 Radio Disney to Sell Most Stations The iconic children's broadcaster and programmer says it's selling almost all of its stations and focusing more on digital distribution — and away from broadcast. NAB Asks BMW to Rethink Leaving out AM for i3 Reports from Europe indicate BMW has removed both the AM portion of the radio and CD player from the dash of the i3 electric vehicle. NAB has asked BMW to reconsider leaving out the AM portion of the radio in the dashboard. News & Technology AM RADIO: Not a Great Day for AM Radio FCC: Border FM Translator Dispute Settled RADIO SHOW: Radio, Auto's Connectedness to Be Explored IN PASSING: Hal Gore Passes Away PROGRAMMING: KPAUL Rolls In PRODUCTS: IBC Sneak Peek — WinMedia Produces Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment How We Got Here: a Visual History of US Mobile Companies Though they seem big and have been around a long time, the handful of dominant wireless companies actually have relatively shallow roots. Here's an interesting timeline graphic on their evolution. Around the Industry FCC Cleans Up Its Antenna Regulations (CommLawBlog) Here are some nitty-gritty details on the FCC's change in tower regulations to streamline some and "harmonize" them with the FAA's take on others. Partners Purchase Ravenswood Station (State Journal) Two local businessmen have entered the broadcast business with the purchase of an AM station in Ravenswood, W. Va. "We ran the numbers and felt like it was something we could do that made financial sense; more importantly, it made community sense," one of them explained. Cronauer Reacts to Williams' Death (Army Times) One of Robin Williams' most famous roles was that of Adrian Cronauer, the airman/DJ in "Good Morning, Vietnam." The actual Adrian Cronauer spoke with Army Times on the actor's passing. Tomball Planning City Radio Station (Houston Chronicle) The Houston suburb has acquired its own LPFM station. "This will add another tool in the toolbox of emergency management, and add some horsepower to [the city's] marketing efforts," the city's fire chief said. Calendar of Events 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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