RADIO CURRENTS April 28, 2011 To view this on the Web go to http://enews.penton.com/enews/beradio/v/854 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ( http://wheatstone-radio.com/avalanche/wheatnet-ip-intelligent-network-white-papers.html ) ---------------------------------------- FROM RADIO MAGAZINE --Sample and Hold: Radio in Time of Crisis While the Japan Earthquake is in the news today, the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake is still being dealt with. We look at the role media played in that tragic event. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/signoff/radio_time_of_crisis_0411 --Find the Mic for April - You're not Blind Having trouble finding the mic on the April cover of Radio magazine? You're not alone. It's not as bright as it could be, unfortunately. It's almost impossible to see, but don't give up hope. Just send us your name and contact info and we'll enter you in the drawing. To view the full article go to: mailto:radio@radiomagonline.com?subject=find_the_mic RADIO IN CELL PHONES --NAB Launches Campaign Promoting Radio-enabled Mobile Devices The organization has asked Capitol Hill lawmakers to refrain from supporting the Creativity and Innovation Resolution. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/news/nab-campaign-radio-enabled-cell-0421/ --Windows 7 Phone to Provide Wanted Media Integration? TuneIn Radio (formerly RadioTime) has developed an app for the Windows phone. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/digital_radio/windows-7-phone-media-integration-0425/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT The BW Broadcast RBRX1 is not just the best Re-Broadcast Receiver in the world. It is multiple products in 1 box, offering you more control than ever before. Fully remote accessible, the possibilities are endless. 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Axia: easy, risk-free IP. http://www.AxiaAudio.com ---------------------------------------- BUSINESS --Media Rating Council Grants Accreditation to Arbitron's Tapscan Web According to Arbitron, Tapscan Web is used by more than 19,000 radio sales professionals and facilitates half a million proposals to radio buyers per year. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/business/media-rating-council-accreditation-arbitron-tapscan-0422/ --Prism Media Products Wins Queen's Award For Enterprise The awards are made on the advice of the Prime Minister and his advisory committee, which comprises leading individuals from industry, commerce, trade unions and government. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/business/prism-media-queens-award-0421/ --Sales Call Immaculate Heart Radio is working with Myers Information Systems. 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To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/people/enco-backus-general-manager-0422/ --New York State Broadcasters Tap Donovan as President and Executive Director Since 2001, Donovan served as president of MSTV. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/people/new-york-donovan-president-0425/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Logitek's JetStream Mini http://www.logitekaudio.com/jetstream_mini.html now offers the highest I/O density of any AoIP node on the market, with capacity of up to 128 channels in a single 2 RU enclosure. For more information, visit http://www.logitekaudio.com . ---------------------------------------- PRODUCTS --Liquid Compass Releases Mobile Radio App For Android Devices LC PRO-M allows broadcasters on the Liquid Compass Streaming Delivery Network to offer streams for Android or iPhone users. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/apps/droid/liquid-compass-mobile-radio-app-android-0426/ --Eventide Upgrades BD600 Broadcast Delay Software The upgrade doubles the maximum delay time to 20 seconds and adds preset capability. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/studio_audio/eventide-bd600-delay-software-0422/ --RTW Upgrades Three Metering Products DigitalMonitor 10500X-PLUS, SurroundControl 31900/31960 and SurroundMonitor 11900 now come with more standards-compliant loudness metering functions. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/studio_audio/monitoring/rtw-upgrades-three-metering-0421/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ENCO http://www.enco.com/ World Class Digital Audio Delivery Systems - Solid Performance, Reliability and the "Best Support In The Industry" - Look at DAD http://www.enco.com/ or Presenter http://www.enco.com/ . 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