Why Radio Should Put Artists First: Joe Crowley’s ‘AMFA’ Take
In an exclusive interview, former U.S. House Member Joe Crowley, appointed in late May as musicFIRST Chairman, shares why the introduction of the "American Music Fairness Act" is important. He also discusses how the bill differs from multiple failed attempts in recent years to get Congress to pass a radio royalty proposal.
Radio host is finalist for TX House run
Blake Farenthold was one of the two survivors in a four-Republican primary to run against incumbent Solomon Ortiz (D-TX) to represent the Corpus Christi...
Sweet Home at home in Media One Group
The deal sending WFUN-AM, WYBL-FM, WREO-FM, WFXJ-FM and WZOO-FM in the Ashtabula OH market from Clear Channel to Sweet Home Ashtabula actually incorporates them...
Lew Dickey on the future of Cumulus, and radio
In 2013, Cumulus created $1.2 billion of shareholder value. The company is on fire and Lew is considered the biggest leader in the radio industry today. They recently completed a major refinancing; the buy of Westwood One/Dial Global; a major investment in Rdio; they’ve purchased WLUP and WIQI Chicago from Merlin Media; signed Michael Savage; set up the NASH Country lifestyle brand and transitioned many country stations over….the list goes on and on. We want to know what makes Lew so driven—his passion for radio, business success and how he’ll be putting all of the pieces of the puzzle together. What’s next for Cumulus and what does he see for the future of radio?
Nielsen Says This is How Bubba did it
Nielsen alleges in the complaint that Clem contacted multiple PPM panelists.
PPM lawsuits settled
The New York Attorney General's office announced that Arbitron has agreed to take steps to ensure that panels for its Portable People Meter (PPM)...
Bilirakis, Pallone Reintroduce AM Radio Act In House
The same day it passed through the Senate Commerce Committee, the "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act" has been reintroduced in the US House of Representatives by Rep. Gus Bilirakis and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr.
What Moody’s Would Consider to be iHeart Default
Moody's says no credit rating change for iHeart, despite default notice.
Arbitron’s “Infinite Dial” Study Tunes in Radio’s Multi-platform ROI
By Mary M. CollinsPresident & CEO, Broadcast Cable Financial Management AssociationThanks to the editorial team at RBR/TVBR, we will be sharing news and insights...
WSB Atlanta Goes High Def
News/Talk fans of WSB in Atlanta are now enjoying improved sound. HD Radio has been added to the station that recently relocated its transmitter and antenna for better coverage of metro Atlanta.
Sheriff's deputy widow gets check from Bubba
A check for $15,000 from donations raised by the Bubba the Love Sponge Foundation was presented 11/29 to Laura Longway, widow of Hillsborough County,...
SiriusXM adds Nick & Artie to Sports lineup
Sirius XM Radio has added The Nick & Artie Show, hosted by comedians Artie Lange and Nick DiPaolo and produced by DIRECTV Entertainment, to...
Broadcasters Foundation: Helping Radio, TV Associates In Need
RBR+TVBR Publisher Deborah Parenti this morning led a conversation with the two key leaders of the media industry's non-profit organization devoted to helping those in need. And, with more in need than ever at a time when donations have been crippled by COVID-19, assisting the Broadcasters Foundation of America is more necessary than ever before.
FCC Updates Its EAS Rules In Improvement Effort
Emergency Alert System rules are about to become more informative and easier to understand by the public, particularly among people with disabilities. That's thanks to an update of the Commission's EAS rules approved on Thursday at the FCC's September Open Meeting.
Second exculpatory story from FM pirate fails to move FCC
A Milwaukee based FM bandit was nailed with the standard $10K notice of apparent liability for operating without a license on 92.9 MHz. He claimed it wasn