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May 14: RAC's need for speed; A greener CBS; D'Aurelio upped; Pirate loot


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Today's Headlines May 14, 2010


Fast Action The Focus At RAC Meetings

The newly expanded Arbitron Radio Advisory Council met this week, and, according to Arbitron SVP/Marketing Bill Rose and Radio One RVP and RAB Chair Doug Abernethy, there was a sense of urgency in the air, with the council encouraging Arbitron to roll out new initiatives like sample increases as quickly as possible. Abernethy said, "Consumers' lifestyles are changing at a rapid pace. We can't keep playing catch-up."

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CBS Buys EcoMedia

CBS Buys EcoMedia

CBS Corp. has bought EcoMedia, which helps fund environmental projects by bringing cities and public institutions together with advertisers and media. CBS plans to integrate EcoMedia offerings into all its media outlets, including radio, TV, and interactive.


Jelli Closes On $7 Million In Funding

Jelli Closes On $7 Million In Funding

Crowdsourced radio and social music site Jelli has closed on a $7 million round of funding led by Battery Ventures. It will use the money to expand to new markets, develop products, and add personnel.

Report: Florida AG Looking At Sirius XM Billing

Report: Florida AG Looking At Sirius XM Billing

The Florida Attorney General's office has opened a civil investigation of Sirius XM Radio after receiving complaints about billing issues and automatic renewals, the Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

REALTORS®: Your Hottest New Prospects!

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D'Aurelio Upped To OM At Emmis/New York

Brian D'Aurelio takes the OM post at Emmis' Rhythmic WQHR (Hot 97), Urban AC WRKS (98.7 Kiss FM), and Triple A WRXP/New York. He moves up from director of marketing and digital media for the cluster.

'My Buddy Butch' Gets Syndicated

Jemar Entertainment signs a deal with Talk Shows USA to syndicate the daily "My Buddy Butch" feature with pet health tips, celebrity interviews, and dog-related info.

BMI Makes A Move

As of Monday, BMI will be in its new New York offices, at 7 World Trade Center. Additionally, the performing rights group's Nashville office has reopened after being shut down due to effects from the area flooding.

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FCC Issues $10k Fines To NY, NJ Pirates

FCC Issues $10k Fines To NY, NJ Pirates

The FCC's Enforcement Bureau sends $10,000 forfeiture orders to individuals in New Jersey and New York for pirate broadcasts on three different FM frequencies.


Convergence: Early Registration Ends Tomorrow

Convergence: Early Registration Ends TODAY

Early registration for Radio Ink's Convergence conference ends today at 5 p.m. ET; after today , the ticket price increases from $595 to $795. It's also time to book your flights and reserve your hotel -- so register now to hear keynoters Guy Kawawaki, Michael Drew, Jeffrey Eisenberg, and Rob Curley, along with a full lineup of featured speakers and panelists.

10 Trends In 10 Minutes

Daniel Anstandig, president of McVay New Media, is one of the sharpest minds in the business when it comes to the intersection of traditional and online media, and he'll be hosting the two-part "Looking Forward" session that opens the second day of Radio Ink's Convergence 2010. The session will begin with Anstandig's "Power Brief on the Future" -- 10 minutes covering 10 technology trends that are shaping the future of radio for both audience and advertisers. That'll be followed by a panel on the "Evolution of Music Consumers." Anstandig will be talking with Josh Bonnain, VP of global business development at Grooveshark, and Tim Quirk, VP of music programming for Rhapsody. It's a discussion you won't want to miss. Early registration for Convergence ends today! Click the headline to register now and save $200.

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'Radio Reinvention'

Click the headline to view Radio Ink Publisher/CEO Eric Rhoads' complete "Radio Reinvention" presentation at the Cumulus corporate meetings earlier this month.

Read Radio Ink On The iPad

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Updated: Radio Pros Available

If you've been displaced by the changes in the business or are seeking a new opportunity, Radio Ink wants to help. Put your name in front of the industry with a free listing in Radio Pros Available. And we'll be happy to post your aircheck or demo, or a link to your website. Click the headline to learn more.

May 17: On the cover: Rob Curley. Keynote speaker at Radio Ink's Convergence -- and a newspaper guy with a lot to say to radio.
Also in this issue: Deborah Parenti's Dialogue, on "The Courage to Ask for More," discussing rate integrity with Greater Media's Peter Smyth, Emmis' Jeff Smulyan, and Main Line/Dayton's Jim Richards
Skip Pizzi's Tech Ink, with the Innovation Award winners


Coming up in Radio Ink:

June 7: The Most Influential Women in Radio
June 21: Radio's Foremost Independent Broadcasters; Tech Ink: The HD Radio Power Boost
July 12: The 40 Most Powerful People in Radio

Also:
July 26: Tomorrow's Top 40
August 23: New Media Spotlight
October 18: Radio's Top PDs
November 15: The Best Managers in Radio

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