Radio World NewsBytes: Pandora in the Car; APT’s Campbell on Codecs

Challenging HD Radio Numbers "I'd like to have an honest, clear dialogue about the future of this technology, because it's far from set in stone." So writes John Anderson in a reader post about the story "HD Radio Listening Tops 3 Billion Hours." Read it here and post your own. Top Stories - 01.07.14 Pandora to Launch Auto Platform Ads It will begin rolling out in-car advertising this month and has already lined up clients such as BP, Ford Motor Co., State Farm and Taco Bell. The 15- and 30-second ads will run across the 130 vehicle models that integrate Pandora and some 270 aftermarket automotive devices. Campbell: Trends in Codecs Radio World continues its series on codec technology. Kevin Campbell of APT thinks that recent advances in signal delivery redundancy and packet security are particularly noteworthy. News & Technology CES: iBiquity Expects Growth Rate to Continue BUSINESS: NewBay Acquires Assets of Broadcast Engineering BUSINESS: SFX, Clear Channel Are Dance Partners WORKBENCH: Fix Your Onan Clock/Timer Module PEOPLE: WestwoodOne's Paul Caine Moves On PEOPLE: Full Compass Promotes Two INFORMATION: Reddit User Makes FM Radio Charts PROGRAMMING: Yahoo! Sports Radio Tweaks Lineup Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Connect Here. You're not just a "radio person" any longer. You are a media professional. So you need to keep up with what's going on in digital media, enterprise video, TV and more. Keep your hand in by signing up for the free newsletter. Around the Industry Google Unveils Automotive Alliance (Giga Om) The company has set up the Open Automotive Alliance, a consortium of car manufacturers and other firms dedicated to bringing Android to the dashboard in a "seamless" fashion. Initial members include Google, GM, Audi, Hyundai, Honda and Nvidia. Deal Creates Chicago Powerhouse (Crain's Chicago Business) By taking over operation of WLUP(FM) and another station from Merlin Media, Cumulus Media greatly expands the company's reach in Chicago. New Regional Mexican Station Launches in N.Y. (Media Moves) WWRL(AM), New York City's sole commercial progressive talk station, is being reformatted by owner Access.1 Communications to regional Mexican. Poor ad sales were to blame. Larry Mann Passes Away (CBC News) The Canadian-born character actor/voice artist's name might not be familiar but he'll always be remembered as the voice of Yukon Cornelius. He has passed away at 91. Unmush, will ya'! Calendar of Events 2014 International CES Jan. 7–10 Las Vegas MMTC 5th Annual Broadband and Social Justice Summit Jan. 15–16 Washington Wisconsin Broadcasters Assoc. Social Media Session & First Annual WBA Tweetup Jan. 21 Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Broadcasters Assoc. Winter Conference & State Legislative Day Jan. 22 Madison, Wis. NAB Virtual Academy for Radio: Delving Deep into Digital Jan. 22 Online South Carolina Broadcasters Assoc. Winter Convention Jan. 30 Columbia, S.C. For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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