Radio World NewsBytes: BBG Reform Moves Forward; Patent Suit Reform

What Did You Miss at NAB? Not everyone has the time and resources available to see everything presented at the annual NAB Show in Las Vegas. Yet, keeping up with the news and significant technology introductions is vital to your job and career. We can help. Top Stories - 05.02.14 House Committee Passes U.S. International Broadcasting Reforms The House Foreign Affairs Committee this week unanimously passed legislation to overhaul U.S. international broadcasting efforts. H. R. 4490 reforms the missions and objectives of the Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia and the Middle East Broadcast Networks. Supremes Relax Patent "Loser Pays" The Supreme Court this week released two rulings in patent cases that could make it easier for those sued by so-called patent trolls to get their attorney fees paid. Several radio equipment companies and ownership groups have found themselves the targets of such suits. News & Technology BUSINESS: CEO Says Listeners Love Curation of Beats Music BUSINESS: Media Services Group Lists Transactions PROMO POWER: Broadcast Radio vs. Big Streaming INTERNATIONAL: Abidjan Focuses on Radio Training COMMUNITY: CBS Radio Helps Phantastic Auction APPS: Clip Radio Comes to Town Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Mother's Day Ideas and Promotions (Jacobs Media Blog) What better way to tell mom how you feel about her than to promote her on the radio. Around the Industry CTIA's Carpenter: We Need More Spectrum (B&C) On an upcoming episode of C-SPAN's "Communicators," Jot Carpenter of CTIA: The Wireless Association, indicated that he didn't think the current spectrum auctions would suffice in providing enough wireless spectrum to handle upcoming demands. Radio Group Sues to Escape Royalty Payments (RAIN) Small radio group owner VerStandig Broadcasting is trying to use a 150-mile broadcast radius loophole in the Copyright Act to cut down on the fees it pays on Internet streaming royalties for its stations. "Jazz Café" Host Traded News for Music (Newsday) WRHU(FM)'s John Bohannon, host of the "Jazz Café" program, was a long-time radio newsman at all the major New York stations before he "retired" and became host for a jazz music program on a public radio station. Concord U. Students to Launch Radio Station (Register-Herald) Continuing our coverage of LPFM, this West Virginia university is expecting to have its new student-run station up and running by fall. Calendar of Events Wisconsin Broadcasters Assoc. Awards Gala May 3 Madison, Wis. Arizona Broadcasters Association's 10th Annual AMBER Alert Golf Classic May 9 Scottsdale, Ariz. Walker Broadcast Management Institute Wisconsin Broadcasters Assoc. May 13–15 University of Wisconsin Madison 20th EuroRadio Assembly May 15–16 The Hermitage Amsterdam Dayton Hamvention May 16–18 Dayton, Ohio For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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