HD Radio wins "Next Big Thing" award
iBiquity Digital's HD Radio technology has received a CNET "Next Big Thing" award in the category of Car Technology. Selected by CNET's editors, winners were recognized as the top products in their respective technology categories for their promise to enrich the lives of users, whether through the product's innovative design features and/or its ability to easily adapt with other technologies.
"More than 2,500 companies exhibited at this year's CES, displaying thousands of products and technologies. The selection of HD Radio technology for a 'Next Big Thing Award' from amongst this crowded field is a great honor that speaks to the transformational nature of this technology for consumers of AM and FM radio," said Bob Struble, iBiquity CEO. "We are proud to accept this award, and look forward to leveraging the extensive support for the technology from broadcasters and consumer electronics manufacturers to make 2005 a breakout year for HD Radio."
WTMJ-AM and WKTI-FM first in Wisconsin's for HD Radio
Carl Gardner, President of radio for Journal Broadcast Group and Jon Schweitzer, SVP/GM of Milwaukee-based Newsradio 620 WTMJ and 94.5 WKTI, announced the stations are the first in Wisconsin to offer broadcasts in HD Radio.
"HD radio technology is yet another upgrade in service for our advertisers and listeners here in Milwaukee," Schweitzer added. "As the first stations in Wisconsin to provide these high quality signals, we are ahead of the curve with advances in the new receiver technology that will be purchased by our listeners."
Dan Mason joins First Broadcasting
First Broadcasting Investment Partners announced former Infinity Broadcasting President and broadcast consultant Dan Mason will join First Broadcasting as a senior advisor.
"As one of the most respected and knowledgeable radio executives in the country, Dan will bring an important new dimension to our team and, in particular, to our major group owner joint venture initiatives," said Gary Lawrence, President and Vice Chairman of First Broadcasting. "We are delighted to have Dan on the First Broadcasting team, and look forward to having the benefit of his insight and experience."
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