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=NAB Launches Campaign Promoting Radio on Mobile Devices= Posted By: Sydnee Brooker 04/21/11 NAB is launching a campaign to promote education about the benefits of radio-enabled mobile devices. Specifically, mobile devices with this technology would be used for news, radio and emergency lifeline information. If cell phones had radio capabilities, a means of communication would be available when cell phone service was down. This is a very interesting campaign because it relates back to the media theory that new technology is never "better" but just different. The campaign is trying to promote the combination of an old technology, radio, with a new technology, cell phones, to make a better overall product. RadioUpdate5

= =Federal Budget Cuts Going to Effect Thousands of Radio Stations by 2013=

By Noah Kipnis Posted on: April 18th, 2011

When the Republican-controlled House voted in February to end the funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in 2013, thousands of smaller radio stations were now in jeopardy for survival. Smaller radio stations around the U.S. receive more than 70 percent of it's #|financing from the federal government and rely on there money to keep them running. Especially a small time radio station in Whitesburg, Kentuky who still play recordings by local musicians and provide live, home-grown music and news programs to the locals. Whitesburg, Kentukey is one of the poorest areas in the U.S. and receives 95 percent of it's financing from the federal government are in big trouble. With the budget cuts, local companies like Whitesburg's radio station WMMT3, are in the same boat and will more than likely stop airing, once the budget cuts are enforced. Even though WMMT fights to stay on the air with four full time and three #|part-time workers and more than 50 volunteers, the station seems to be losing hope. According to the Mayor of Whitesburg, the station provides viral communication functions and helps alert residence of a disaster like the recent oil spill.



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=Pirate Radio Seeks a Place on British AM Dial=

Radio Caroline is a now infamous radio station best known for broadcasting off shore in Britain in the 1960's. They rebelled and played whatever music they wanted and said whatever they wanted. But in 1967 the Government expanded their reach to the seas effectively outlawing the pirate radio station. They have since been broadcasting globally through satellite and internet. They now are seeking approval for their very own spot on the AM dial. The british government is treating them like everyone else and reviewing their #|application for the AM spot. However many supporters of Radio Caroline feel that because of their contribution to radio and music history they should be automatically granted a spot. Many have petitioned to the government to allow them their own AM station. Some government officials have expressed their support, but the pirate radio station is still waiting to hear if they will finally get their own spot on the AM dial.

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//Posted By: Alicia Burcham 4/19/11//

**__Clear Channel Releases iHeartradio App for iPad__**

Clear Channel Radio's new iHeartRadio App for iPad is now available on the App Store. The new app allows iPad users can listen to Clear Channel's 750 digital radio outlets from 150 cities, along with the company's digital-only commercial-free stations. Features include sharing stations and videos via Facebook, Twitter and e-mail.

The iHeartRadio App can also be streamed wirelessly via AirPlay to Apple TV from iPad. All stations are streamed in ACC format for high-quality listening.

"Based on listener feedback, we have reimagined the iHeartRadio App experience by taking advantage of iPad's screen size and wonderfully simple and intuitive interface," said CC Chairman of Media and Entertainment Platforms Robert Pittman. "The iHeartRadio App for iPad is the most complete and engaging digital radio experience possible."

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//Posted By Erica Ferguson// //April, 21, 2011//

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= =The Opposition to FM Tuners on Smart Phones=

As the development of smart phones continues to rise, so does the debate over FM Tuners on the advanced and popular communication technology. Over the past few years, it has seemed that many different organizations encouraged FM tuners on mobile phones. However, a big organization has recently taken a stance against FM tuners on mobile phones. This organization is the Recording Industry Association of America and they are supporting California Representative Darrell Issa's resolution which asks congress to oppose "the inclusion of terrestrial broadcast radio tuners in the manufacture or sale of mobile devices, which would stifle innovation, competition and consumer choice." It is clear that this debate has a long way to go from being settled, but it appears that some big players are making the point that radio tuners in mobile phones aren't as good for the radio industry as some may think. Or perhaps they're only looking after their best interest.

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//Posted by David Ritchie// //April 21, 2011//