Radio World NewsBytes: NAB’s Smith on New Administration; What Next for .radio?

Radio World NewsBytes   Brett Moss - NewsBytes Editor Paul McLane - Editor in Chief     Visual Radio Strong visual content makes a powerful impact not only on the viewer but on the listener. A growing number of radio broadcast operations use streaming and social media video tools to diversify their platforms and create new touch points with consumers. Read about it in the latest Radio World eBook.   TOP STORIES - 1/27/17     What Can Radio Expect From New Political Landscape? NAB's Gordon Smith muses on future, and says of Chairman Pai, "I suspect we will find a friendly audience with him."   NextRadio Gives More Details About Dial Report Meanwhile, Smulyan says 125–130 million Android phones are now enabled with NextRadio.   NEWS & TECHNOLOGY     RADIO IT: EBU Readies for .radio Launch BBG: New Chairman Elected OWNERSHIP: Groups Criticize NAB Ownership Petition BUSINESS: GatesAir Introduces Intraplex Business Unit PEOPLE: Peake Named to New Role in L.A. WORKBENCH: Look How Far We've Come   AROUND THE INDUSTRY     Amateur Radio Parity Act Passes House (ARRL) Onto the Senate with momentum.   GOP Expects Sweeping Change at Trump's FCC (The Hill) Control of legislative and executive branches makes big changes possible.   "Indivisible" Hopes to Find Common Ground (Nieman Lab) Public radio call-in program co-produced by WNYC and Minnesota Public Radio and others sets an ambitious goal.   Knight Foundation: Public Radio Needs More on Digital (Current) Big public radio funder asks whether public radio is losing out to podcasters and others in digital world.   Leominster's WLPZ Hits the Airwaves (Sentinel Enterprise) City-owned LPFM looking for volunteers.   CALENDAR OF EVENTS     South Carolina Broadcasters Association Winter Conference Jan. 26 Columbia, S.C. European Radio Show/Salon de la Radio Jan. 29–31 Paris North American Broadcasters Association Annual General Meeting Feb. 15 Washington North American Broadcasters Association Future of Radio and Audio Symposium Feb. 16 Washington For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page. News & Business Tech & Gear Columns & Views Global Show News Resource Center   Advertise Contact Us Subscribe       ©2017 NewBay Media, LLC

Manage Your Email Preferences/Unsubscribe Change Your Email Address To report abuse. You have received this message because you previously gave your email address to NewBay Media LLC. © 2017 NewBay Media LLC, 28 East 28th Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10016 | 212.378.0400