Radio World NewsBytes: Pai Begins; Putting Translators and HD2s to Work

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 - 1/31/17     Pai Starts His Tenure With a Deregulatory Flavor After he adjourned the relatively short formal portion of the meeting, the new chairman took questions from reporters.   In Alabama, Putting Translators and HD2s to Work "When we look into the expense of adding HD Radio services to our facilities, we have to consider what's going on in the marketplace and how are we going to get a return on our investment."   NEWS & TECHNOLOGY     FCC: MMTC Urges FCC to Consider C4 Proposal Now ROYALTIES: Stations, Two Deadlines to Note Today BUSINESS: Who Is RadioKing and What Do They Want? DIGITAL RADIO: Ukraine Moves Forward With DAB+ PEOPLE: Entercom Names McCann to Lead New Content Group PRODUCTS: Auralex Provides Silence on the Desk   AROUND THE INDUSTRY     Public Radio Audience Growth Extends to Live Audio Streams (Current) After a dip in listenership for live audio streams, NPR says that online audiences for stations grew significantly in the last year.   Singers Recall Their Radio Debuts (NJ.com) "That's me!"   Islamic State Takes Over the Afghan Airwaves (IRIN) The group considers radio to be especially important due to high illiteracy rates in the country.   New Radio Station Takes to the Airwaves (NorthEscambia.com) WGYJ(LP), broadcasting out of a church in the western part of the Florida panhandle, is slowly expanding its on-air efforts.   CALENDAR OF EVENTS     North American Broadcasters Association Annual General Meeting Feb. 15 Washington North American Broadcasters Association Future of Radio and Audio Symposium Feb. 16 Washington NATE Unite 2017 Feb. 27–Mar. 2 Fort Worth, Texas NRB 2017 International Christian Media Convention & Exposition Feb. 27–Mar. 2 Orlando World Center Marriott Orlando, Fla. 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

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