Radio World NewsBytes: Geo-Fencing Comes to the Fore; Pai Pushes for Translator Window

Don't Tell Our Bosses … … But we snuck in a lot more than 25 things for this week's webinar "25 Things You Might Have Missed at NAB." Radio World's popular post-convention webinar is free. Spend a fun hour Wednesday as we whip through radio broadcast products, presentations and technology themes that dominated in Las Vegas. Register here. Top Stories - 05.05.14 Geo-Fencing Technology at Heart of Streaming Royalty Dispute A Virginia-based radio broadcaster and SoundExchange are squaring off over streaming royalties; the results of the litigation could lead to big changes in webcasting copyright law, which could affect any broadcaster that streams its content. Pai Pushes for Translator Window for AM Owners The FCC commissioner continues to promote the idea of opening an application window for AM owners who want to apply for FM translators. At the recent NAB Show, Pai said he wanted the window to open no later than 2015. News & Technology BBG: Kenneth Tomlinson Passes Away BUSINESS: Bloom — #Gameover DIGITAL RADIO: Summit Comes to Cape Town PHOTO: Radio at the White House Correspondents Dinner PROGRAMMING: Tally for iHeartRadio Music Awards PRODUCTS: RCS GSelector 4.2 Is Available Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment The Editing Workflow of "Big Bang Theory" How does a top-of-the-ratings show get from stage to the television set? "Big Bang Theory" Editor Peter Chakos, and, his assistant, Todd Morris reveal the magic. Around the Industry Clear Channel Gets Investors to Believe (Reuters) A new bond sale by Clear Channel last week refinanced some debt that is maturing in the next few years. The company still has a large debt load to deal with, but some investors feel more confident about its future. WCAR Ownership Fraud Alleged (Detroit News) A lawsuit has been filed by three people who allege they bought a stake in WCAR(AM) in Detroit. The target of the suit is the son of the owner. LPFM News: Nearly 1,200 Stations Approved (Radio Survivor) Paul Riismandel and company are keeping tabs on the FCC's LPFM process. Weather Radios Are Crucial for Severe Weather (WBIR-TV) WBIR-TV, Knoxville, Tenn., meteorologist Mike Witcher walks viewers through the process of buying and programming a NOAA weather radio-compatible radio. Calendar of Events 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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