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Digital technology is bringing disparate media types together. Get the very latest at the upcoming AV/IT Summit Virtual, a free online technology discussion, Aug. 6. Learn more here. 

Today’s Top Insight 8/5/20

RJ Russell Is SBE’s Engineer of the Year

He’s doing important work in frequency coordination; SBE also will honor Fred Baumgartner and Roland Russell as educators.

News & Technology 

Trump Rescinds O’Rielly Nomination at FCC

Commissioner’s five-year term has expired. 

Workbench: Welcoming a World of New Readers

Like all of our content, Workbench tips are intended for folks the world over.

User Report: À Punt Radio Relies on AEQ

Studio refurb in Spain makes use of AEQ consoles and routers.

Broadcast Technology

What Can ATSC 3.0 Teach Radio?

Musings about radio’s future capabilities.

Around the Industry

Spotify Dreams of Artists Making a Living. It Probably Won’t Come True (Rolling Stone) 

The streamer’s own data suggests it won’t achieve its core mission — a million creators earning a living from its platform.

Sources: NHK to Cut Back on Radio and Satellite Broadcasts (Asahi Shimbun)

The large Japanese national broadcaster may downsize its operations by cutting its radio and satellite broadcasting channels.

Obituary: Johnny E. Henderson (WBIW-AM)

Indiana Renaissance man counted radio broadcaster, race track announcer, minister, community volunteer among his many activities.

On TV/Radio: For Astros’ Todd Kalas, a Different Game With no Fans (Houston Chronicle)

Varied responses by hosts, especially from remote broadcasters. At least one threatens to take the rest of the season off.

Calendar of Events

AUGUST

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.

Alabama Broadcasters Association Engineering Webinar, Aug. 18 

SEPTEMBER

IBC2020, [CANCELLED] Sept. 11–15, RAI Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Radio Show, [CANCELLED] Sept. 13–16, Omni Nashville, Nashville

ABA Engineering Academy Radio Engineering 101, Sept. 21–25

Society of Broadcasting Engineers Virtual National Meeting, Sept. 22–23 

For more events see Radio World’s Calendar.