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That's according to "the father of the FM Chip," Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan. The app is also getting high grades from consumers who grade it on Google. Users score NextRadio 4.2 out of a possible 5. Smulyan says what we're learning is that "People love a portable radio." Smulyan also says automakers are looking at NextRadio as a solution in the dash and radio needs to preserve that rock-solid distribution model. The NAB has retained Coleman Research to glean consumer reaction related to NextRadio which will be shared with the NAB board next month. We understand that early results are positive.
