R23 Information Services #127

Google Lifts the Curtain on Its New Music Service

nytimes

Apple TV 3.0 update adds Internet radio

arstechnica

Huge Surge in Mobile Internet

dailywireless.org

Briefcase Broadcasting: The Smallest FM Station Ever

radio2020

Radio Industry Welcomes Return of Live Reads

adage.com

2010 Distribution Grant for NYS Artists. Guidelines & Application Distribution Grant

Deadline, Dec. 31, 2009

free103point9 is pleased to announce the 2010 Distribution Grant for New York State Artists providing support for the distribution of new works in film, video, sound, new-media, and media-installation. Funding is available from free103point9 through a regrant from New York State Council on the Arts' Electronic Media and Film Program. Grant awards will assist artists in making works available to public audiences and may include, but are not limited to: moving image and sound works; duplication of preview, screening and exhibition copies; promotional materials including documentation and schematics of media-installation and new-media works.

R23 Information Services #126

FCC may look to redefine how it measures media concentration

latimes

Broadband in a backpack

bbc

GM to offer WiFi hotspots

autonews

The Quest for Internet Radio Standards

radioworld

Consumer Media Study Highlights Impact of Digital Media on Radio

audio4cast

R23 Information Services #125

Internet Radio Stations Play More Artists Than Broadcast Stations

audio4cast.com

NPR Partners with Livio for Internet Radio Device

wired

What is the future of music online?

bbc

FCC Neutrality Ruling Tomorrow

daily wireless

Google to Launch Music Service

hypebot

R23 Information Services #124

Dear CRB: Thanks for Nothing

commlawblog.com

Senate Panel Approves Radio Royalties for Performers

wsj.com

Music industry sees rise in royalty payments

guardian.com.uk

Playdar Can Save Music Services Cash, Enable P2P Streaming

wired

Time-Warner Adding Mobile WiMAX Service (+Comcast = 40 million subs)

dailywireless.org

LPFM bill moving swiftly toward full House vote

From Prometheus Radio Project:

With a unanimous voice vote, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed the Local Community Radio Act Thursday. By repealing restrictions that drastically limit channels available to low power FM (LPFM) stations, the Act will allow hundreds of community groups nationwide to access the public airwaves.

The popular, bipartisan legislation is on the fast track to becoming law. Shortly after all five FCC Commissioners reaffirmed the FCC’s longstanding support, the bill passed out of the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet by a voice vote. After today’s passage out of committee, the Local Community Radio Act heads for a floor vote in the House.

In his opening remarks today, Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA) urged his colleagues to support the bill.

“As a longtime advocate of expanding low power FM radio services and the dynamic contribution they make to localism, a bedrock of our communications laws, I am pleased that the Committee is acting on this important bipartisan measure. Low power FM stations provide diverse, locally-originated programming that serves the needs of the community,” said Rep. Waxman.

Lead co-sponsor Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA) noted that earlier concerns about potential interference with full power stations have been addressed.

“We are proud to have the support of many incumbent broadcasters for our legislation,” said Rep. Doyle. “We made changes during the subcommittee's consideration of the bill to resolve concerns from other incumbent broadcasters, and we are especially pleased that National Public Radio expressed their appreciation of these changes.”

The bill has recently gained the support of its former skeptics in Congress, including Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), the only former broadcaster on the committee. Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), a lead co-sponsor of the bill that originally restricted low power radio in 2000, also now supports the legislation.

Hundreds of groups across the country are organizing for the opportunity to have their own radio stations. One of the most active among these is the Chicago Independent Radio Project (CHIRP).

“Our goal is to provide Chicago with a showcase for the city's diverse music and arts scenes and to cover local news stories too often overlooked by bigger media outlets,” said Shawn Campbell, President of CHIRP. “Our 140 volunteers are true believers in radio that is live, local, and truly connected to community. We are ready to start broadcasting original content around the clock as soon we are given the chance.”

Advocates say that today’s vote is a call to action for supporters of local media.

“We are sounding the alarm,” said Cory Fischer-Hoffman, Campaign Director at the Prometheus Radio Project. “Passage out of full committee signals that Congress is finally ready to act on local community radio. Now is the time for everyone who wants a voice in their community to urge their Congressional Representatives to support HR 1147.”

R23 Information Services #123

DJs may provide shakeup station needs

thestate.com

Dell plans first U.S. smartphone with AT&T

reuters

Mobile Powers Online Growth

insideradio.com

Analysis: Weighing Fair Trade As It Hits Portland Music Scene

billboard

Low Power Radio Triumphs over Big Broadcasters in Washington

prometheusradio.org

LPFM bill clears subcommittee

From Prometheus Radio Project:

This morning, the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet passed the Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (H.R. 1147) in a near unanimous 15 to 1 vote. The bill is now poised to move to the full Energy and Commerce Committee, chaired by longtime LPFM supporter Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA). Follow the link to read the full press release: http://prometheusradio.org/content/view/882/

LPFM bill faces subcommittee vote in US House tomorrow

From Prometheus Radio Project:

Washington, DC – A bipartisan bill to expand community radio has been scheduled for a vote by Chairman Rick Boucher (D-VA) on Thursday at 10 AM, in the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.

The Local Community Radio Act would allow the FCC to license hundreds of new low power non-commercial radio stations nationwide. Most communities, especially large cities, have had severely limited opportunities to apply for these new radio licenses.

Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA) reaffirmed his support for the Local Community Radio Act to an enthusiastic crowd at the Future of Music Coalition Policy Summit on Tuesday, calling it “our Christmas present this year.” Rep. Doyle has been leading the push for Low Power FM in Congress, along with lead co-sponsor Rep. Lee Terry (R-NE). Independent musicians have been longtime supporters of Low Power FM as a venue to share their music.

“We’d like to thank Congressmen Doyle, Boucher, Waxman and all Congressional supporters of low power radio. The hard work of these leaders and their staff to bring this legislation to a vote will yield great results for America’s local media landscape,” said Pete Tridish, founding member of Prometheus Radio Project.

The Local Community Radio Act reverses legislation from 2000 that limited the FCC's authority to license low power radio. Broadcasters claimed that low power radio would cause interference, but a Congressionally mandated study later showed that low power stations (which operate at 100 watts or less) do not interfere with full power stations.

"Thousands of communities could finally have a chance to have their own radio station,” said Cory Fischer-Hoffman, Campaign Director for the Prometheus Radio Project. "We hear from schools, churches, community groups, emergency responders, and local governments who want a local forum for news and information. They're eager for this opportunity."

R23 Information Services #122

Nielsen Results Find Strong Radio Use Among 18-34

news.radio-online.com

Internet Radio Station 977music.com covers Austin City Limits Music Festival

businesswire.com

School Bus Radio Program Plays Its Last Tune

usnews.com

Women More Ravenous for Music Sites, Nielsen

mediaweek

CBS Radio Launches Last.fm Discover

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