Radio at 100

Radio World is proud of our history stories including this year’s special series about the earliest days of radio featuring authors John Schneider, James O’Neal and Tom Vernon.

Did you know that a number of stations trace their roots back even before KDKA’s historic 1920 broadcast? Read more here. 

Today’s Top Insight 7/22/20

Jeff Jury Highlights Further Personalization of the Dash

The Xperi official says the Mercedes MBUX offers a good example of how carmakers are innovating infotainment offerings and looking to provide a personalized experience. He also has some encouraging words for radio's placement in the dash.

News & Technology 

State Broadcasters Push for Local Media Aid in Future Relief Bills

Associations from all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico signed letter. 

Letter: AM Migration Is Still a Good Idea

Lower FM band still offers the simplest solution to revitalize AM stations.

RUSHWORKS Releases Residential Prompter Kit

Small desktop teleprompting kit that utilizes a computer’s webcam.

Consoles

The Console Is Part of the Revenue Generator

Veteran engineer Mark Simpson shares his thoughts on consoles and best practices.

Around the Industry

Twitch Is Bringing Radio to Your Face (Gizmodo) 

Home to popular esports streamers, Twitch is partnering with Radio.com parent Entercom for interactive livestreams of sports radio stations in major cities in the U.S.

On the Mic With 88Nine Radio Milwaukee’s Tarik Moody (WITI-TV)

An interview with Tarik Moody of WYMS(FM).

WVAS’ Jay Holcey Passes Away (Inside Eko)

Music and programming director for Alabama State University public radio station WVAS(FM).

Rays TV, Radio Broadcasts Will Put a New Spin on Work From Home (Tampa Bay Times)

Announcers will call road games from monitors back at the Rays’ stadium.

Calendar of Events

JULY

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

AUGUST

Michigan Association of Broadcasters Annual Meeting, [CANCELLED] Aug. 3–4, MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit

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.

For more events see Radio World’s Calendar.