The Future of HD Is in the Hands of Independents | Radio Ink Magazine

"Reading something in black and white, even if you really already knew it, can have a shocking effect. I suppose it's because you realize that now everyone else knows. As broadcasters, the lackluster appeal of HD Radio has been one of those things we 'just don't speak of.'

"I knew HD was doomed from the start. . . ."

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Voice of Russia Broadcasting to the US on HD Radio | Radio Survivor

"Looking for an alternative perspective on world news on your FM dial? If you live in Chicago or Washington, DC, you can now tune in the Russian government’s Voice of Russia service, which began broadcasting English language programming at the beginning of March on the HD2 channel of WTOP-FM in DC, a news-talk station, and WILV-FM in Chicago, which airs the adult hits format. . . ."

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Vehicles without AM/FM | Radio Ink

"There are a number of reasons why automobile manufacturers may be considering dropping AM/FM radios from the car dashboard. Some of the reasons are things our industry cannot do anything about. But some of the reasons are things we can do something about. AM and FM radio receivers are essential in times of emergencies and our industry needs to amp up everyone’s recognition of that. . . ."

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RAB Reports Q4 Revenue Increased 4% | Radio Ink

"RAB President and CEO Erica Farber said, 'The resurgent Automotive industry and the closely-contested Presidential political race provided the main impetus for 2012’s positive Spot performance. . . .'"

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Local Radio Freedom Act Reintroduced in Congress | Radio Ink

"A press release from Conaway's office said, 'The recording industry has lobbied for a new performance tax, which would require local radio stations to pay a fee for each song they play on air. Local radio already provides free advertising and promotion for the recording industry, and these fees could put the future of these stations in jeopardy. . . .'"

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Research Shows Combination of TV, Radio Ads Increases Receptivity | Radio World

 "Brands that reallocated a small percentage of advertising spend from television to radio increased brands’ “reach, receptivity and frequency,” according to a study recently conducted by Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. . . ."

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EAS Hack: CAP Not the Issue, Internet Security Is | Radio World

"It’s important to change all of the Web interface passwords for every single EAS encoder/decoder, Rudman said, who recommends contacting the vendor for specific product documentation. . . ."

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