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November 17, 2025
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Collaboration Not Competition: A New Path for Local Radio
Author Bud Williamson poses with band "The Low Darts" and colleagues at Dreamland Recording Studios.
Collaboration Not Competition: A New Path for Local Radio
Working together, two hyper-local radio stations in New York were able to generate content that fit the listener profiles of both audiences, bring a young, up-and-coming group of musicians to the forefront of the market using FM, generate digital and social media content to be used by both stations and create a unique audio and video experience for the listener.
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Unprepared for AI: The Retail Transformation
AI is transforming retail, but most retailers are unprepared. Join EPAM, Stripe, and commercetools on November 12 at 12 PM EST to learn how AI is redefining the shopper journey and why composability is key to responsible adoption. Register now to build an AI-ready commerce foundation.
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From the Archives
 
Soldering Tips for Beginners
Most, if not all, engineers know how to handle a soldering iron. But there are a few folks in the industry who want to know more about those wisps of smoke they sometimes see rising from our workbenches. This story from 2017 is a great refresh for anyone.
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Guest Commentaries
 
Lewis A. Edge Jr. helped build these stations for the Faulkner Radio Group in the 1960s.
Lewis A. Edge Jr. helped build these stations for the Faulkner Radio Group in the 1960s.
Radio Excellence Meant a Commitment to Community
Paul McLane’s posts about his early radio memories prompted reader Lewis A. Edge Jr. to share his own experiences, including how he got into engineering and management in the '60s, and his work with Georgia broadcaster Jim Wilder. 
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Retail Evolution: Mobile Tech’s Impact
Facing labor gaps and high customer demands, retailers can innovate operations with mobile technology—enabling real-time insights, contactless payments, digital receipts, and loyalty programs. Dive into this paper to see how mobile solutions can enhance retail operations and engage shoppers.
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Tech & Gear
 
BE Gives AudioVault a Refreshed User Experience
Broadcast Electronics is now offering a redesigned, multi-platform layout in its AudioVault playout software. BE is calling the updated user experience option AV-xI. It is intended to let stations customize screen offerings and workflow in AudioVault, supporting up to 18 compatible widgets.
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Cybersecurity 2026: The Next Evolution
AI, quantum, and hybrid computing are rewriting the rules of cybersecurity. Join us December 2 at 2PM EST for an exclusive webinar exploring the trends, tools, and tactics that will define 2026. Discover how to future-proof your defenses and outsmart evolving cyber risks. Register today.
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People News
 
Wheatstone Picks Paley to Lead Global Business Sales
Darrin Paley has been promoted to vice president of business accounts, a newly-created position. Paley has been with Wheatstone since 2001 as a senior sales engineer.
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Around the Industry
 
"How About No": Carr Says He Won't End News Probes
Full Story: Ars Technica (11/14)