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Today’s Top Insight 7/14/20

FCC Reinstates 14 Vacant FM Allotments

Most are in California, Colorado and Texas.

News & Technology 

Westwood One Will Close Its News Operation on Aug. 30

The five-and-a-half-year-old service has more than 900 affiliates but its parent cites “critical decisions about deployment of resources.”

It’s Confirmed: SiriusXM Will Acquire Stitcher

Says podcast play will give it “largest addressable audience” in U.S. digital audio.

Nautel Adds Akin

Will take over sales for Europe, Israel and Russian markets.

RESEND: Tieline Adds Gateway to the Lineup

We shared this story yesterday but some readers got an incorrect link.

Consoles

Consoles Get “Softer” and More Powerful

Jay Tyler says remote access capabilities are also among benefits of today’s digital designs.

Around the Industry

FCC Announces Repack Complete, Spectrum Open for Wireless (TV Technology) 

Will help the growth of 5G and boost job creation and economic growth, according to commission.

COVID-19 Pandemic Hits Chicago Media Hard (Chicago Tribune)

Lengthy negotiations end at SoCal public radio station; approval of deal awaits.

In-Store Music Provider Mood Media to File for Bankruptcy (Billboard)

The Muzak brand owner seeks a restructuring.

Small Business Spotlight: The Wolf Radio (Vinton County National Bank)

In southern Ohio WLOH receives a nice profile from a business partner.

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,[POSTPONED] 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.