From WLIR To WRNR, He Championed Progressive Rock. Now He’s Moving On
He began his career at the storied WLIR, in Nassau County, N.Y. For the last 18 years, he's been the OM/PD of an Adult Alternative station in Annapolis, Md., owned by Steve Kingston. Now, Bob Waugh is ready to say farewell. But, he's not saying he's ready for retirement.
Patent Suit Filed Against SiriusXM
Global Interactive Media has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in federal court in Illinois against SiriusXM.
Clendenin Adds Suburban Baltimore FM Translator To Asset Sales
One day after announcing the sale of WHGM-AM and one of its FM translators, Maryland Media One is now parting ways with FM translator W298CG in Bel Air, Md. Who's buying this mini FM? Look no further than "The Bay," perhaps.
NRG Media flips AC WLJY to CHR "Hot 96.7"
NRG Media has blown up "Mix 96.7" AC WLJY-FM Wausau-Stevens Point, WI to CHR. The "All New Hot 96.7" features artists such as Katy...
Cumulus doing some housekeeping in Chapter 11
CMP subsidiary had cut a deal with its lenders back in February
Murdoch selling radio stations
The far-flung media empire of News Corporation includes not a single radio station in the United States, but it does have some in Russia....
101ESPN signs University of IL Football
101ESPN – in conjunction with Learfield Sports – announced the St. Louis sports/talk radio station will broadcast all 12 regular home games for the...
Change at The Top for HD Radio
Jeff Jury will lead the former iBiquity team beginning in January while former President/CEO Bob Struble transitions to an advisor role.
Radio One finally strikes a refinancing deal
What started as a routine refinancing effort back in June turned into a nightmare for Radio One as it struggled to come to terms...
Moody’s worried about radio
Citing worries about “significant revenue and cash flow deterioration” for the radio sector, Moody’s Investor Service has placed the credit ratings of three radio companies on review for possible downgrade
Strong Guggenheim Initiation Ignites Entercom Shares
When veteran financial analyst Marci Ryvicker exited Wells Fargo Securities, many radio industry observers openly questioned what Wall Street shop would be picking up the ball on covering Entercom Communications. Introducing Curry Baker, a Guggenheim analyst who initiated coverage of Entercom on Thursday. His words lit a fire with investors, sending Entercom shares up 13.6%.
Pattiz to continue as Chairman at Westwood
Westwood One announced that Norm Pattiz will continue as Chairman of the Board for two more years. “As the founder of Westwood One, I...
Hearst-Argyle investor demands higher price
Marathon Partners has sent a letter to Hearst-Argyle Television directors insisting that they not agree to "an embarrassingly low tender offer" from Hearst Corporation...
An Expanded Affiliate Partnership with FOX News Audio for Audacy
The expanded agreement will also make Audacy the exclusive third-party ad sales representation of FOX News Audio’s streaming inventory on the audio network’s digital properties. An announcement came on Day Three of the NAB Show in Las Vegas.
Emmis Communications may sue Alden Global Capital
Emmis Communications is threatening litigation over Alden Global Capital