Radio World NewsBytes: Maximize Audience Interactivity; Apple Watch Fail?

Radio World NewsBytes Editor – Brett Moss Radio World Editor in Chief – Paul McLane   DRM30 for U.S.? "Why not start phasing it in? It will undoubtedly become the ultimate world standard. In the meantime, multi-standard receivers will evolve." So writes one reader in response to our story, "DRM Recommends DRM30 for AM Revitalization." Post your own comments about the idea. Top Stories - 4/27/16 Maximize Your Audience Interactivity Modern technology and new IP-based communication tools such as Skype allow radio stations to engage listeners in more ways than ever. James Careless has the rundown. Why Aren't You Wearing an Apple Watch? Fred Jacobs asks that question. He offers some answers. News & Technology FCC: School Station Penalized in Public File Case CAMPUS VIEW: Summertime Blues RECOGNITION: Radio Pair Inducted into NY State BHOF PROGRAMMING: "This American Life" Now Available on Pandora WHO'S BUYING WHAT: NBC Olympics Selects Lawo VSM PRODUCTS: Wheatstone Delivers VoxPro 6 Around the Industry Senate Commerce Passes Bipartisan FCC Reauthorization (B&C) The committee favorably reported out two FCC-related bills Wednesday, plus a third on the Internet of Things. The FCC's Privacy Ruse (Forbes) Doug Brake thinks the commission's "consumer information privacy" efforts are just a stalking horse for greater government control of the internet and access to it. Down These Mean Streets Here's a weekly podcast devoted great radio detectives. Radio Bandcouver Marks 20 Years on the Air (Canada.com) Local music-focused radio program on Vancouver's CFRO(FM) marks an anniversary. Foster to Step Down From "Floor Radio" (Dalton Daily Citizen) Yes, there is a radio show devoted to the floor covering market. It has aired on WBLJ(AM) in Dalton, Ga., for over two decades. The long-time host is retiring. Calendar of Events Arizona Broadcasters Association AZ AMBER Golf Classic April 29 Arizona Biltmore Golf Club Michigan Association of Broadcasters Great Lakes Broadcasting Conference May 2–3 Lansing, Mich. Nordic Media Festival May 11–13 Bergen, Norway AES Brasil Expo 2016 May 16–19 São Paulo 16th Non-Commvention May 18–20 WXPN/World Cafe Live Philadelphia For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page. From Our Advertisers: Audio-Technica BP40 Large-Diaphragm Dynamic Broadcast Microphone Audio-Technica's new BP40, a large-diaphragm dynamic broadcast vocal microphone, delivers rich, natural, condenser-like sound. The BP40 features patented floating-edge construction for remarkable precision, optimized capsule placement for commanding vocal presence, and a multistage windscreen for superior pop filtering. See BP40 videos and reviews at audio-technica.com, including a review by radioworld.com. U.S. estimated street price $349. Read More »

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