Your NAB Board of Directors concluded its two days of meetings this week and sent out a press release on what was done. They managed to condense two days of meetings into several short paragraphs. Very efficient. Not much is ever really released from the board meetings but if your interested in the radio synopsis provided to the press, here it is.
Kevin Gage introduced Rey Mena, co-president, Emmis Interactive, who provided a presentation on a collaborative effort by iBiquity, Intel, NAB FASTROADS and Emmis Interactive to create compelling HD Radio on smartphones. Mr. Mena discussed an HD Radio smartphone app in development that will provide enhanced advertising functions, interactivity and emergency alerts.
Ben Downs, vice president and general manager, Bryan Broadcasting Corporation updated the Board on activities related to improving AM radio opportunities. Kevin Gage presented an AM Engineering Study proposal that would examine options for AM broadcasters from an engineering perspective with a focus on where technology will be in 5 - 10 years.
Jane Mago led a discussion and gathered input from the Board on the issue of an expected upcoming review of media ownership rules. Ms. Mago provided the Radio Board with a status update on activities related to low power FM, FM translators, FM radio interference standards and the upcoming national emergency alert system test.
Kelly Cole provided the Radio Board with a status update on activities related to spectrum fees and performance tax.
NAB Executive Vice President of Radio John David and Chris Brown noted that the Radio Show in September was an overwhelming success and provided video highlights from the event. Mr. David provided an update on plans slated for the 2012 Radio Show to be held in Dallas.
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