Regional EAS Tests in Spotlight; Pirate Radio Policy Redux

Call for Entries: Product Innovation Awards The annual NewBay Media Product Innovation Awards program recognizes excellence in manufacturing of products to serve broadcast radio, online audio, TV and pro video users. Visit the awards FAQ page. Top Stories - 09.24.15 Local/Regional EAS Tests Come to Forefront Reform of the emergency alerting systems continues. Susan Ashworth has the latest. O'Rielly Puts Forth a Pirate Radio Policy Draft Commissioner seeks to keep the issue in the forefront as Enforcement Bureau cuts back field resources. In Search of Engineers Where will your next station or group engineer come from? News & Technology FCC: Agency Rules Against Station Questioning Ownership Rule AUDIENCE: Radio Usage Peaks During Morning Commutes BUSINESS: NAB Labs Joins 1776 BUSINESS: Futuri Media Makes Acquisition PEOPLE: RTDNA Chooses New Board Members PEOPLE: Parsons Named Vipology CTO RECOGNITION: Arizona Hall of Famers Look Back, Give Advice EDUCATION: NABEF Inducts 2016 BLT Class Around the Industry GOP Memo Cites Missteps in FCC Ownership Review (B&C) Broadcast media ownership will be the subject of a Friday hearing. Tower Toppled During Broadcast (Wireless Estimator) American Tower toppled an unsafe tower in Oklahoma that it had bought as part of a group. A small problem — KGUY(FM) was still broadcasting from the tower at the time. Deezer Needs More Cash (Engadget) One of the "other" streaming services is looking for resources to take on the bigger streamers. An IPO perhaps? Judge: "Happy Birthday" Is Public Domain (KPCC-FM) To the delight of many, a judge has ruled that the popular song "Happy Birthday to You" is in the public domain. Calendar of Events 2015 Grass Roots Conference Sept. 24–27 The Maetreum of Cybele Palenville, N.Y. RAIN Summit Atlanta Sept. 29 Atlanta Public Radio Program Directors Association Programming Conference Sept. 29–Oct. 1 Omni William Penn Hotel Pittsburgh Radio Show Sept. 30–Oct. 2 Atlanta SBE Certification Exam Application Deadline For local chapters exams Nov. 6–16 Oct. 2 For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

©2015 NewBay Media, LLC

Manage Your Email Preferences/Unsubscribe Change Your Email Address To report abuse, click here. You have received this message because you previously gave your email address to NewBay Media LLC. © 2015 NewBay Media LLC, 28 East 28th Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10016 | 212.378.0400