Best of Show Awards Nomination Deadline Extended

The Best of Show Awards Virtual Edition is the perfect platform to raise awareness for new products and services that companies will be launching or showcasing around IBC’s virtual Showcase event later in September.

Deadline for nominations is Friday, Sept. 4.

Today’s Top Insight 9/2/20

Radio Stations Get Little Relief on FCC Fees

Fees are now set and due Sept. 25. The commission did simplify procedures and add some payment flexibility.

News & Technology 

Voice Talent: Invest in Your Career

Nacho Sacchi, a bilingual voice talent in Argentina, shares advice for voice artists struggling with difficult times. 

Entercom Places Radio.com Native App in GM Vehicles

This puts Radio.com as a native, in-dash app in 7 million compatible vehicles. 

NAB Opens New Broadcast Resource Hub

The portal is designed to assist broadcasters with aspects like education, training, advocacy and innovation.

On-Stage Launches New Microphone Cleansers

Alcohol- and fragrance-free microphone cleansers are intended for recording studios, venues, DJs and others.

Community Broadcaster

Tuned Out

A new report details journalism declines, and community radio opportunity.

Around the Industry

NAB Opposes New Regulations Against Broadcast Internet Services (TV Technology) 

Asks FCC to reject cable’s efforts for heightened regulatory mandates.

Has the Pandemic Derailed Young Sports Media Careers? (Barrett Sports Media)

Chrissy Paradis asks a number of young vets how they are handling the “new normal.” 

Hays High to Purchase Low-Power Radio Station (Hays Post)

Kansas school is very interested in a religious LPFM station that’s on the market.

Positive DAB+ Listener Numbers Points to FM Phase Out 2022/2023

Almost 75% of the Swiss population is getting their radio fix via DAB+, leading to a move toward deactivation of analog FM service.

Calendar of Events

SEPTEMBER

IBC Showcase, Sept. 8–11 

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

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

ABA Engineering Webinar, Sept. 15 

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

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

OCTOBER

Radio Show Radio Week, Oct. 5–9

Radio Mercury Awards, Oct. 6, Sony Hall, New York

WBA Broadcasters Clinic, Oct. 13–15, Madison, Wis.

Podcast Day by Radiodays Europe, Oct. 26, The Mermaid London, London

CABSAT, Oct. 26-28, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai

National Student Electronic Media Convention, Oct. 28–30

For more events see Radio World’s Calendar.