News and Business
Media Bureau Says AM Rule Change Will Be Effective April 10
In a month, AMs may apply for FM translators
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iHeartMedia Names Area President for Pittsburgh/West Virginia Region
Also makes changes in Vegas, Sacramento and the Pacific Northwest
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RTDNF Honors Totenberg, Jones, Hubbard and Hubbard
Also recognizes Halperin, Heilemann, Whitaker
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Broadcasters Foundation to Honor Smulyan
He will receive the 2017 Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award at annual breakfast
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Frequency Launches “Dynamic Audio” Ad Campaign on Spotify
AdsWizz AudioMatic platform enables customized audio and banner ad campaign
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More Radio Stations May Be Affected by Repack, CPB Says
A new total of 191 CPB-eligible radio stations may be affected
News and Business
International Crystal Will Close
Company was founded in 1951; now plans to shutter in May
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NJBA Speaks Out on Cybersecurity Proposal
Says radio is essential to the security infrastructure
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NJBA Presses Commissioners on Pirate Problems
Association also seeks repack relief
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BFA Names John David Leadership Award Honoree
Also recognizes six others in annual awards
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Cumulus to Test iDitty Technology
Interactive laminates will give stations and sponsors data about fans
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Orchard Media Services Expands Offerings
Kelly Orchard adds “human capital development” to her consultancy
Tech and Gear
25-Seven Introduces “Modulation Monitor for Watermarking”
TVC-15 Broadcast Watermark Analyzer & Monitor
News and Business
iHeart Chooses GM of Digital Programming
Also names Bill Reese as VP of sales for Orlando cluster
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VuHaus Announces SXSW Lineup
Six hours of music will be on offer at Radio Day Stage in Austin
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Entercom Charlotte Names Ops Director
Darrin Arriens to take on newly-created position
Show News
Gay and Lesbian Broadcasters Invite Allies to Meet Up in Vegas
39th annual gathering to be held April 25 at Quadz Video Bar
Industry News
KWVA Chooses Lawo crystal and Nova17
The University of Oregon-licensed station chose new equipment for its four studios and the...
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FCC Tells AMs to Hold on to FM Translator Apps for Now
Media Bureau issues a public notice to clarify the processing policy
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NRB Elects New Directors, Executive Committee
Michael D. Little chosen as chairman of the board
Show News
NUG Travels to Las Vegas Paris
Ongoing construction at the Flamingo location necessitates move
Industry News
Paris Las Vegas to Host 2017 NUG
Ongoing construction at the original location necessitated the event’s move
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NATE Re-Elects Tracy as Chairman of the Board
Also chooses Jim Miller as vice-chairman and Ben Miller as secretary/treasurer
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Keller Wins Competition to Attend Berlin MBA Program
He is the winner of the second iHeartMedia Leadership in Audio Innovation Scholarship
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NPR Board Approves Rate Hike for Member Stations
Size of the annual increases will depend on station revenue
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CBS Radio Names VP of Country Programming
Tim Roberts will also continue to serve as VP of music programming for Detroit...
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iHeart Taps Jackson for Augusta Programming Gig
Also ups DJ Carisma to music director and mix show coordinator in L.A.
Industry
NTIA Offers Expanded Federal Government Spectrum Use Reports
Chart now includes the 5 GHz to 6 GHz range
Tech and Gear
NABA Hopes to Harmonize North America’s Digital Radio Plans
New proposal encourages HD Radio, a “continental digital radio market”
Show News
Proclaim 17 Heads for Warmer Weather in Orlando
National Religious Broadcasters’ annual convention and exhibition switches location
Tech and Gear
NABA Symposium Considers “Dashboard Strategies for Broadcasters”
NABA symposium looks at leveraging current tools and examines new technologies
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FM Chip Panel Shows International Progress, Challenges
There are benefits for broadcasters, listeners and governments
Miscellaneous
SBE Plans 2017 Leadership Development Course
Prof. Rodney Vandeveer will reprise his role as instructor
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Solk Named Ops Manager and PD for WXRT and WJMK
Chicago native began his career as a 15-year-old intern at WLUP(FM)
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Jacapps Names Burnstein Director of Marketing
Also adds Zalesin to focus on new product lines for radio
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Tom Kent Radio Network Renews With Orbital
Has worked with the satellite distributor for five years