HEAR Now Is Underway

The eighth annual HEAR Now audio festival is underway online. It includes the recent AES presentation of “Tesla and Twain: Annihilators of Distance” online this evening, plus a weekend of live free presentations and great listening.

Today’s Top Insight 6/11/20

Q&A: Why the Xperi/TiVo Deal Matters for Radio

Joe D’Angelo highlights delivery of high-quality images and richer metadata.

News & Technology 

How WOGO Helped a Wisconsin School Graduate Seniors

An AM/FM broadcast, a parade through town and even drone video.

More on Part 15 Guidance

Larry Wilkins offers clarification.

Radial Launches BT-Pro V2 Stereo Bluetooth DI

Bluetooth interface is intended for smartphones, tablets and other Bluetooth devices.

Regulation

NJBA Pushes Harder on Fee Cuts

Rotella says the commission should consider reductions across the board.

Around the Industry

FCC Provides Guidance for C-Band Payment Clearinghouse (Multichannel News) 

Releases application guidelines and deadlines.

iHeartMedia Extends Staff Furloughs Another 90 Days (World News Era)

The largest station owner has announced the furlough period instituted in March will be extended for an additional 90 days, according to a staff email obtained by Billboard.

Public Radio Stations Receive Google Grants (Current)

Google’s Journalism Emergency Relief Fund helps out small and medium stations.

Connected Eclectic Brings Hip Hop to Local Radio (9&10 News)

“Community college radio stations are arguably the coolest radio station in any town with one.”

Calendar of Events

JUNE

International Association of Audio Information Services Annual Meeting and Conference, [CANCELLED] June 10–13, Renaissance Savery Hotel, Des Moines, Iowa

ABA Engineering Webinar, June 16 

Podcast Day by Radiodays Europe, [POSTPONED to Oct. 26] June 16, The Mermaid London, London

2020 Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers Annual Meeting, [CANCELLED] June 25–27, One King West Hotel, Toronto

Zanaco Lusaka Radio Summit, [POSTPONED] June 26, Taj Pamodzi Hotel Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia

JULY

Texas Association of Broadcasters Annual Convention and Trade Show, [CANCELLED] July 29–30, JW Marriott Downtown Austin, Austin, Texas  

For more events see Radio World’s Calendar.