Greg Shay on Virtualization

“Virtualization, to us, is really about intentionally taking advantage of the latest technologies from the IT world. Full stop.” Find out what he and other technology observers told us about virtualizing the air chain.

Today’s Top Insight 10/15/20

Honoring the Rollicking Radio Revolution Led by WBCN

An award-winning documentary is honoring the role that radio plays in fighting for justice and change.

News & Technology 

Digital AM — Revitalization or Annihilation?

Ruxandra Obreja says that the FCC should consider a choice.

Bloomberg Radio to Work With Key Networks

Key to handle ad and affiliate sales and marketing.

Letter: Radio Tech Diversity

Reader found it challenging to attract any applicants of color.

Thum+Mahr Aids BBC in Wales

New IP integration for facilities in Cardiff.

Workbench

Time to Prepare for Ice and Snow

Wherein John gives us a little peek into the history of WD-40.

Around the Industry

Quinnipiac University Sells WQUN License to Boston Radio Veteran (New Haven Register)

WATX(AM), formerly WQUN, is being bought by a former station intern.

Destiny Worship Center Launches Destiny Radio 91.1 (Northwest Florida Daily News) 

Former KFC/Taco Bell building turned into new studios for religious station.

The Delightful, Painful Nostalgia of Radio Archives (Wired Podcast)

Jason Parham talks with a Frenchman who builds radio archives on YouTube.

Radio Days: A Century on the Air (Union College)

First broadcast was Oct. 14, 1920.

Calendar of Events

OCTOBER

The Next Big Thing: A Media Tour, various dates and locations in October–November

WBA Broadcasters Clinic, [Changed to Virtual Event] Oct. 13–15

ABA Engineering Seminar, Oct. 20 

Podcast Day Online by Radiodays Europe, [Changed to Virtual Event] Oct. 26

CABSAT, [Changed to Virtual Event and Postponed to Nov. 9–10] Oct. 26–28, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai

National Student Electronic Media Convention, Oct. 28–30

NOVEMBER

WorldDAB General Assembly 2020, Nov. 3

CABSAT Virtual, Nov. 9–10

RadioAsia, [Cancelled] Nov. 9–11, Bali, Indonesia

ABU General Assembly & Associated Meetings, Nov. 16–Dec. 17

Radio TechCon, Nov. 30 

For more events see Radio World’s Calendar.