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Today’s Top Insight 7/13/20

New Audio Campaign Aims to Reinforce Radio’s Role as Trusted Partner

Updated table designed to ease the process of applying for an open spot.

News & Technology 

KGB Call Letters Return to San Diego AM Dial

Former KFMB is now part of iHeartMedia.

Letter: Digital AM … Still Only One?

I give a resounding “NO” vote to all-digital AM.

Tieline Adds Gateway to the Lineup

Multichannel IP codec in a 1 RU package.

Consoles

Buying a Console? Focus on What You Really Need

Hoppe advises clients not to select a console with so many features as to complicate its function.

Around the Industry

Portsmouth Radio, TV Stations Broadcast Amid COVID-19 Fallout (Seacoast Online) 

Discontinued live events, on-site personnel limitations and a radically changed financial situation are just a few of the changes.

Radio Companies Piggyback on Digital Services to Survive COVID-19 (Business Today)

From India — the plan is no longer is to sell ad inventory on radio, but to sell solutions which include not just a spot on radio, but also podcasts and videos.

This Radio Station Has Served Blind Texans for More Than 50 Years (Texas Monthly)

Sight into Sound succeeds over the air and online; across the Lone Star State, the United States and internationally.

Radio Stations Attempt to Cheer Up Listeners With Christmas Music (Mental Floss)

Yes, it really is Christmas in July for some.

Calendar of Events

JULY

ABA Engineering Webinar, July 21 

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

AUGUST

Michigan Association of Broadcasters Annual Meeting, [CANCELLED] Aug. 3–4, MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit

SBE Leadership Development Course, Aug. 4–6, Atlanta

Michigan Association of Broadcasters Annual Business Meeting Virtual 2020, Aug. 11 

Nebraska Broadcasters Association Annual Convention, [CANCELLED] Aug. 11–12, Lincoln, Neb.

Alabama Broadcasters Association Convention, [CANCELLED] Aug. 14–15, Birmingham, Ala.

For more events see Radio World’s Calendar.