Radio World NewsBytes: Radio’s Public File Response; Capturing the Sporting Spirit

HD Radio and General Motors "Does anyone care what Chevrolet, or GM for that matter, does anymore?" So writes one reader about our story yesterday about HD Radio in GM models. Add your own comment. Top Stories - 08.28.14 Radio Doesn't Want Online Public Files Saying radio draws from a more local pool than TV does for its advertising, some broadcasters are questioning why the FCC wants radio broadcasters to post public files online, as television must. "Broadcast radio listeners are nearly all local, they do not need the FCC's website to find information about their local stations," one commenter said. Capture the Sporting Spirit, Get in the Game! The sound of the crowd, the crack of the bat, the sneakers squeaking on the floor — all sounds of the game. But many radio broadcasters overlook these noises in their sports remote broadcasts. Mark Persons reminds them that the listener wants to hear the whole experience of the game, not just the radio announcer. News & Technology BUSINESS: KPCC News Staff Has Union Deal With Management LPFM SPOTLIGHT: WQMR, Rocky Mount, Va. AUDIO: Spotify Notes Business Moves EVENTS: AES Posts Tech Program for L.A. Show PEOPLE: Cumulus New York Appoints Mallory PRODUCTS: IBC Sneak Peek — Goldenear Available for FM MC5 AES Reaches Beyond LA Even as free Exhibits-Plus badges and All-Access badges have become available for the AES Convention's return to Los Angeles this fall, the Audio Engineering Society is still working on numerous events and resources offered year round. Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Health & Wellness Within the Wearables Market (TWICE) Fitness and health trackers currently represent the most popular category within the wearables market. Product models can range from low-end, simple pedometers to high-end, multifunctional trackers with integrated heart rate monitoring and GPS functions. Experts see room for plenty of growth. Around the Industry Radio Licenses Could be Challenged Over Redskins (B&C) A university professor is threatening to challenge Washington Redskins' owner Dan Snyder's radio licenses over use of the Redskins name. NRK Uses Snapchat to Connect With Youth (Nieman Lab) The Norwegian public broadcaster has created a dedicated youth-oriented newscast circulating only on Snapchat. It is also encouraging its Snapchat followers to send in news and topical photographs. "Engster Show" Changing Stations (The Advocate) Jim Engster, host of his own daily mid-morning public affairs show on WRKF(FM) in Baton Rouge, La., is taking the show to another station. WBRP(FM) has offered him more time and a prime afternoon drive time slot. Winder Station to Broadcast HS Football (Barrow County News) Jeff Batten bought WJBB(AM), Winder, Ga., in March. He says, "I've been eyeballing August 29 [first game] since I bought the station … There's nothing, and I mean nothing, that energizes a local radio station more than high school football." Calendar of Events International Radio Festival Sept. 3–7 Zurich Next Radio Conference 2014 Sept. 8 London, England Public Radio Programming Conference Sept. 9–11 Portland, Oregon Radio Show Sept. 10–12 Indianapolis IBC Sept. 12–16 Amsterdam For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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