Chair change at Arbitron
Former CEO Steve Morris has now exited as well from chairing the board of directors. Long-time director Philip Guarascio, an ad agency veteran, has...
In the news: Low power FM
Non-profit low power FM advocate Prometheus Radio Project has long solicited funds in its battle to increase the number of LPFMs on the airwaves...
Another High Plains Drifter For Monte Spearman
In late 2017, Monte Spearman and his High Plains Radio Network were singled out by multiple brokers as an active buyer. Today, Spearman is an asset shedder, with multiple asset sale agreements seen in recent weeks. On Thursday, another station sale from HPRN was submitted for FCC approval.
Compromise on HD Radio power increase?
iBiquity CEO Bob Struble responded to reports that NPR chief technology officer Mike Starling says they may back a four times FM HD signal...
Station revenues up, network down for Citadel
Even though it remains in Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, Citadel Broadcasting Corporation still reports quarterly financial data. For Q1, radio station revenues were up 5.5% to $138.1M
Emmis stock still dropping
Today, August 3rd, was to be the day that all of the stars got into alignment for founder and CEO Jeff Smulyan to take...
Salem’s Downbeat Q4 Outlook Overshadows Q3 Results
Salem Media Group, the multimedia company known for its conservative Talk radio programming and stations and its Christian-themed audio content and publishing house, released its third quarter earnings results on Thursday. However, it is what the company is predicting for the fourth quarter that may be more noteworthy for investors.
Adams’ Second Delmarva Deal Brings First State Double-Up
Adams Radio Group, the Minnesota-based company led by Ron Stone, is selling two of its stations serving the Eastern Shore of Maryland and lower Delaware. Stone hinted at the sale of the remaining stations owned by Adams in the region. Now, another station has been sold -- this time a Class A Country station licensed to Seaford, Del.
Why Beasley-Greater Media Deal Makes Sense
Experts see two similar groups coming together in Beasley-Greater Media deal.
Is The ‘Digital PD’ A New Essential Post?
iHeartMedia has new Digital Program Directors in L.A. and San Francisco. Find out if your stations need one.
Farewell To AM Radio, In The U.K.
While much attention in recent months has been given to the end of most FM radio broadcasts in Norway, with signals now available only in DAB, the future of AM radio has only been discussed in a positive light. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is a strong believer in its power and importance, particularly in rural communities. In Great Britain, it's another story -- and many are shutting down in weeks.
Another college FM ponders selling its license
Deals for college radio stations in Florida and Texas have been struck in 2010, and now Vanderbilt University’s Vanderbilt Student Communications Inc. is contemplating...
Preferred stockholders earn two Emmis-aries
What holders of preferred stock in Emmis Communications have not earned are dividends during the last six quarters, as of 4/15/10. That
Tallying the debt
Just how much debt did CC Media Holdings end up with when all was said and done with the Clear Channel buyout? The answer is $20.8 billion. According to details in the quarterly report
How Can Radio Blossom With ‘Local Direct’ Growth?
Spanish-language radio stations can certainly attract listeners. But, what about advertisers? Paul Weyland has some great ideas on how to increase the number of appointments your AEs and sales pros can snag with local decisionmakers -- and close the deal the GM has been dreaming of. Hear what he has to say in the latest Hispanic Radio Podcast, hosted by RBR+TVBR's Editor-in-Chief.