Pushing EAS Improvements; Pirate Threat to Safety

Radio Meets Social In a changing world, radio too must constantly reinvent itself and the way it reaches its audience. A new Radio World eBook discusses the potential of "social radio" and the business opportunities it offers broadcasters. Top Stories - 07.06.15 EAS Leaders Push FCC to Keep Improving System Radio World talked with the Broadcast Warning Working Group to find out, among other things, what you need to know about the next EAS hardware deadlines. New York Senators Say Pirates Are a Public Safety Concern Solons say pirates could block EAS messages. News & Technology BUSINESS: Pandora Finalizes Next Big Sound Deal BUSINESS: Audioboom Partners With Cumulus on Platform DIGITAL RADIO: Dutch Slow on Radio License Decision PEOPLE: IHeartMedia Taps Young for Phoenix PRODUCTS: Tech Makes a Splash WHO'S BUYING WHAT: RadiOhio Adopts ENCO1 Around the Industry Why Radio Stations Lust for Facebook Memes (Fast Company) Chris Chafin comments on a trend … Chicago to Institute Streaming Tax (Sun Times) The Windy City wants to tax audio and video streaming plans under its 9 percent "amusement tax." Crosley Building Slated for Redevelopment (Business Courier) The famous Crosley radio factory in Cincinnati, long vacant, is the target of a redevelopment project. "National Plutocrat Radio" (FAIR) The group Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting delves into the question of diversity among the boards of NPR member stations, and finds a lot of "corporate one percenters." Calendar of Events Blackmagic Workflow Tour July 9 Miami Marriott Dadeland Hotel Miami Alabama Broadcasters Engineering Academy Radio Broadcast Engineering Class July 13–17 ABA Training Center Hoover, Ala. Access to Capital and Telecom Policy Conference July 15–16 Westin Georgetown Hotel Washington Conclave Learning Conference July 16–17 The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Park Place Minneapolis Texas Association of Broadcasters 62nd Annual Convention & Trade Show Aug. 5–6 Renaissance Austin Hotel Austin, Texas SBE Local Chapter Certification Exams Aug. 7–17 For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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