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                        |     December Digital Edition    This month we look at KSTP(FM)'s upgrade to Audio over IP with WheatNet. We also begin a new feature called "Local Radio Spotlight" where we talk to local radio owners, stations and groups about how they are using radio to serve their communities. Other features include an update on FCC contest rules, a comparison of compact transmitters and a review of the TASCAM US-366 audio interface. More»       Local Radio Spotlight: Koser Radio Group   We sat down Tom Koser of Koser Radio Group in Rice Lake, Wis. Koser owns 11 stations: five in Rice Lake, Wis., five in Escanaba, Mich., and one in Hayward, Wis. All are locally programmed and operated. More»                                                        |                       |    
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                        |     WideOrbit Acquires Castfire    The integration of this new acquisition with the Abacast Clarity platform (acquired by WideOrbit in June 2014) will create a digital on-demand content solution with the capability to dynamically target and insert advertisements based on parameters like device type, geography, day-parting and others. More»        TM Studios Launches Brand   The division of Westwood One's 360 Country Imaging Service has created Brand, which they describe as an innovation in Country radio imaging. Brand is a jingle alternative or add-on to 360 Country Imaging Service, which provides imaging and regularly updated jingles powered by Nashville players and singers.  More»      |                       |    
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                     |     Full Compass Adds Carnell as COO   Carnell joins the company as chief operating officer. This is a newly created position, and he will oversee daily operations and identify development opportunities. More»      CBS Radio Chooses Ryan as SVP of Programming   Jim Ryan has been named Senior Vice President, Programming, CBS Radio, according to Executive Vice President of Programming Chris Oliviero. The appointment is effective immediately. More»      |                       |    
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      |  From the Radio Magazine Calendar |    
                     |     Today in Radio History    December 22, 2000    Sirius Satellite Radio completes satellite system        December 24, 1898    First ship-to-shore message sent        December 24, 1906    Fessenden transmits first distant voice/music broadcast        December 27, 1947    Bell Labs invents transistor      |                       |    
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