NAB President and CEO David Rehr talked up radio's strong points as he keynoted the Conclave Friday in Minneapolis, but he also acknowledged that, "like any long-term relationship, things between radio and its listeners may have gotten a little stale over the past few decades."

One Rehr's points was "playlist variety and format diversity." He said, "We know that in this customizable era, consumers are becoming more selective and protective of their choices. People want new, unique content. They want niche channels.”. HD Portable Radios can meet all these needs. He said HD digital Radio offers "immense opportunities" to do that, and pointed to automaker deals and new technology that lets stations upgrade to HD digital radio at a lower cost.

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