Radio World NewsBytes: Langford on Translators; Trautmann on Cumulus

Radio World NewsBytes Editor – Brett Moss Radio World Editor in Chief – Paul McLane   HD Radio From the Ground Up In a new Radio World eBook, we talked to HD Radio veteran implementers and proponents, including new owner DTS. Get your free copy here. Top Stories - 8/1/16 New Translator? Listen, and Then Look! Larry Langford is owner and chief engineer of WGTO(AM) and W266BS Cassopolis, Mich. His commentaries are featured regularly in the Views section of radioworld.com. Cumulus Technical Team Adapts The last year has been a tumultuous one for the group owner. SVP of Technology and Operations Conrad Trautmann speaks with Radio World about changes and the future of the company. News & Technology BUSINESS: CBS Reports Q2 Earnings BUSINESS: Beasley Upbeat Following Greater Media Purchase NEWS: WSNQ's Lori Jaye Killed in Accident PEOPLE: iHeart Milwaukee Names VP of Sales RADIO SHOW: Shannon to Host Marconi Awards EVENTS: Amsterdam to Host 2017 Radiodays Europe Around the Industry Mike O'Meara Has Found a Home on the Web (Washington Post) Once part of a popular morning zoo program in Washington, O'Meara finds growing popularity on the web with podcasts — some of which are resold to radio stations. SoundCloud Mulling Billion Dollar Sale (Billboard) The audio streaming carousel continues. KUOW's GM on "Jaw-Dropping" Offer for KPLU (Current) Caryn Mathes talks about how the University of Washington radio station became involved in the prospective purchase of KPLU. How a Radio Program Inspired Texas Inmates (Morning News) WBAP(AM)'s "Thirty Minutes Behind the Walls" is the subject of a new book. 35 Years Ago, MTV Debuted (USA Today) Insert obligatory "Video Killed the Radio Star" reference … Calendar of Events Inaugural WWLS Bob Barry, Jr. Memorial Golf Classic Aug. 8 The Greens Country Club Oklahoma City, Okla. Texas Association of Broadcasters 63rd Annual Convention & Trade Show Aug. 10–11 Renaissance Austin Hotel Austin, Texas Nebraska Broadcasters Association 2016 Annual Convention Aug. 16–17 Embassy Suites Lincoln, Neb. Alabama Broadcasters Association Annual Conference Aug. 19–20 Hyatt Regency Hoover, Ala. Broadcast Indonesia 2016 Aug. 31–Sept. 3 Jakarta International Expo Jakarta, Indonesia For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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