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System Integration: More on Metadata - From space limitations to user requirements
By Brad Gilmore
Metadata is simply information about something else. In the rich media environment, metadata is usually information about essence. Essence is broadly defined as that thing we work so hard to get on the air: a television program, a commercial or a movie. Essence is usually contained on physical media: videotape, audio tape, hard disk or film. Metadata is usually contained on physical media, typically a 3.5" floppy, a hard disk, DVD or some other computer-oriented storage medium. Increasingly, essence and metadata are transported via a network rather than using physical media. more

Facility Showcase: Entercom, Buffalo
By Chriss Scherer
When Entercom Buffalo decided to consolidate its six stations into one facility, the decision to hire a system integrator was made early. Over the course of the project, the decision proved to be perfect. When plans for the move began, the stations were owned by Sinclair. A change of ownership during a project can bring its own concerns, but the Buffalo project continued forward. Even with two format and call-letter changes, the project stayed on course. more

The evolution of new business models
By Jim Boston
We all know the story of how a house of bricks helped the third little pig to survive in “The Three Little Pigs.” But brick structures won’t protect you from every danger. If your wolf takes the form of a fault line and you build your brick house atop one, it very well might shake apart during the next earthquake. Rigidity is good at certain times, but flexibility is required at others. Television broadcasting certainly has its share of wolves at the door these days, the biggest and baddest of which is the stalled DTV rollout. more

BE Radio Online's Special Streaming Audio Highlight
This time, because many of you are knee-deep in snow, we thought a taste of the Islands would be appreciated. Jammin' 93.1--KQMQ--FM, Honolulu seemed to be an interesting and appropriate pick. more

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