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Learn about the philosophies and the people behind eight leading technology manufacturers.

Today’s Top Insight 7/7/20

Latest U.S. Station Totals Reveal Boom in Translators

The number of FM translators/boosters in the U.S. has grown 30% just in five years.

News & Technology 

AI Will Help the Industry Reinvent Itself

Veritone President Ryan Steelberg says broadcasters will reap tremendous opportunities — and that this is just the start.

User Report: Pags Uses Comrex LiveShot to Break Barriers

Providing additional content takes advantage of changing media habits.

Telos Alliance Updates Omnia Volt

Audio processor gets new presets and more.

Anniversary

KNX, Los Angeles — A Centennial Station

The station will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sept. 10.

Around the Industry

SiriusXM Makes a Move for Podcasts, Buying Stitcher (NiemanLab) 

Scripps selling podcast producer to the satcaster for an estimated $300 million.

KCRW Secures First Union Deal Amid Media Unionizing Wave (Los Angeles Times)

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

Behind the Music: WTOP Gets a New Sound (WTOP)

Not long ago the high-profile news station moved into new digs. They’ve now added new beds, themes and bumper music.

50 Years Ago, Casey Kasem Began Counting Down (NPR)

Iconic host launched iconic program “American Top 40” in July 1970.

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.