Radio World NewsBytes: Webcast Royalty Changes; Codec Tech Trends

LPFMs 'MX It Up' Which big city has 32 LPFM applicants hoping for a single FM frequency, 101.5 MHz? Michi Bradley answers and provides further analysis, part of Radio World's new eBook "LPFM 2014." Read it here. Top Stories - 01.06.14 Will Webcasting Royalties See a Big Shift? The Copyright Royalty Board is looking for input for its next round of rates for webcasters. Fletcher Heald and Hildreth's Kevin Goldberg offers his two cents and more on an issue that increasingly affects broadcasters. Sinha: Trends in Codecs Radio World starts the new year off asking industry executives about their thoughts on the latest in codec technology. First up is Dr. Deepen Sinha, CEO of ATC Labs. News & Technology CES: IHeartRadio Expands Dashboard Footprint CES: HD Radio Receiver Sales Close In on 17.5 Million CES: NPR In-Dash App Connects GM Drivers CES: IBiquity Says HD Radio Listening Tops 3 Billion Hours BUSINESS: Harman Partners With Adswizz DIGITAL RADIO: Thai NBTC Says 2014 Will Be Year of Digital Radio PEOPLE: Broadcast Networks Hires New Tech Staff ANNIVERSARY: BMI Is 75 WHO'S BUYING WHAT: SBS Discovery Radio Relies on Ecreso Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Snapchat Wants To Be Informed of Its Flaws (ME) The social media tool, subject to a recent hacking attack, is asking security experts who discover security flaws to notify Snapchat first before going public with details of weaknesses. Around the Industry Genachowski Joins Carlyle Group (B&C) In the great tradition of the Washington revolving door, former FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has joined investment firm The Carlyle Group. Talk Radio on WABC Shifts Focus to the Local (N.Y. Times) New York City's WABC(AM) is changing direction and emphasizing local news and talk after the departure of Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity to rival WOR(AM). WABC is bringing back local hosts of the past and reorienting others. Padres Legend Jerry Coleman Has Died (Union-Tribune) The former San Diego Padres manager and long-time broadcaster has passed away at 89. He won the Ford C. Frick Award in 2005. Stolen R2-D2! Help Owner Find the Droid He's Looking for (CNET) A crime of galactic infamy. 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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