NAB Show New York Switched to Virtual Conference

Breaking news: Big Apple show to follow in the footsteps of NAB’s spring show and go virtual.

Today’s Top Insight 6/9/20

This Is the Time to Make Connections

Thoughts about local radio advertising during this or any business crisis from Mark Lapidus.

News & Technology 

O’Rielly: Improve Building Codes With Wireless Spectrum in Mind

FCC commissioner writes to Energy Department to request a coordinated effort.

Renovations Underway at Old NAB Headquarters

Association has a new building near Nationals Park.

MMTC Seeks Donated Gear for Broadcaster Hit by Protest

Kongsue Xiong runs an AM station in St. Paul.

Global

In Africa Stations Spread Lifesaving Information

Community radio is often the only source of information for vulnerable communities.

Around the Industry

D.C. Weighs in on FCC 5G Buildout Item (Multichannel News) 

House Republicans praise moves.

Magnum Media Buys 3 La Crosse Media Group Radio Stations (News8000.com)

Activity in Wisconsin as Magnum looks to expand its holdings in the state.

€2.5m Funding for Independent Local Radio Stations (The Clare Herald)

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has announced an allocation of €2.5 million to independent commercial radio stations supporting public awareness and understanding of COVID-19.

Steve Cushing Celebrates 40 Years of “Blues Before Sunrise” (Robert Feder)

“Blues Before Sunrise” is a five-hour weekly public-radio showcase for vintage blues, R&B and gospel recordings spanning the 1920s through the ’60s.

Calendar of Events

JUNE

RadioAsia, [POSTPONED to Nov. 9–11] June 8–10, Bali, Indonesia

International Association of Audio Information Services Annual Meeting and Conference, [CANCELLED] June 10–13, Renaissance Savery Hotel, Des Moines, Iowa

ABA Engineering Webinar, June 16 

Podcast Day by Radiodays Europe, [POSTPONED to Oct. 26] June 16, The Mermaid London, London

2020 Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers Annual Meeting, [CANCELLED] June 25–27, One King West Hotel, Toronto

Zanaco Lusaka Radio Summit, [POSTPONED] June 26, Taj Pamodzi Hotel Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia

JULY

Texas Association of Broadcasters Annual Convention and Trade Show, [CANCELLED] July 29–30, JW Marriott Downtown Austin, Austin, Texas

For more events see Radio World’s Calendar.