An Eclectic FM’s Founder Passes On
On June 22, Will Stanley passed away at the age of 73. The eclectic FM radio station serving New York's Mid-Hudson Valley will live on, paperwork filed Monday with the FCC shows.
Audacy Corp. Promises ‘Addressable Audience’ Delivery
It's been a topic of interest among marketers and advertisers for the last several years. And, for radio, achieving "addressable advertising" prowess hasn't been easy. Audacy Corp. believes it has a solution.
Clear Channel fends off CBS to hang on to Cleveland Indians
According to multiple sources in Cleveland, the team’s radio play-by-play will remain on the AM dial, staying with Clear Channel’s WTAM-AM, where it’s been...
Nebraska pair sold
KNCY-AM, licensed to Nebraska City, and KNCY-FM out of Auburn NE are headed for new ownership. Arbor Day Broadcasting, headed by radio veterans Dean...
A Third, And Final, Choice For A New FM Noncomm
A tentative selectee in a mutually exclusive group of noncommercial FM applications was chosen by the Commission, and then changed in a January 2024 decision. Now, there's another shift with respect to what group will be moving forward with the creation of this future FM.
It’s Official: Needed RMLC Member OK Puts GMR Deal In Place
A settlement between the RMLC, a group representing several smaller and independently-owned radio stations, and the Irving Azoff-controlled Global Music Rights (GMR) has been reached.
Ratings: Market 11 through 25
Here is your selected large market Nielsen Audio ratings scorecard for October 9 through November 9.
A ‘Simplified’ SiriusXM Ownership Structure Is Coming
Liberty Media and SiriusXM on Tuesday morning unveiled details of a transaction they say will make the ownership of the nation's subscription-based streaming audio and satellite radio service less complex.
Steve Hegwood’s ‘Streetz’ Paves A New Path
On June 23, 2012, a locally focused hip-hop format made its debut in Atlanta. Today, the facility is core, if you will, to Core Radio Group's commitment to the African American community through its "Streetz" brand. With "Streetz" now also in Charlotte, the entity run by R&B radio veteran Steve Hegwood has formally added the brand to another big market in the South.
Raul Alarcon to be honored by American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society has named Spanish Broadcasting System President and CEO Raul Alarcon Jr. 2012 Gala Honoree for his continuous support to the...
Dickey responds to “Tricky Dickey” story
John Dickey, Cumulus COO, spoke with RBR-TVBR, addressing an article from Jerry DelColliano’s Inside Music Media which mentioned Cumulus is rewarding agencies that book and...
Feds getting set to rule on XM/Sirius
Executives at XM and Sirius expect to get regulatory approval for their proposed merger by the end of the year, according to a write-up...
Radio revenues take a Q4 plunge
Off-air revenues grew 1% in the fourth quarter, according to the latest Radio Advertising Bureau/Miller, Kaplan, Arase & Co. figures, and that’s pretty much where the good news ends, not that
Rush Limbaugh becomes a topic on Capitol Hill
Democrats are more than happy to jump all over Limbaugh's latest incendiary remarks.
Saga Swings To Net Income With Q3 Strength
What's the fiscal health for one of the biggest radio industry pure-play operations that's publicly traded on Wall Street? Pretty darn good, actually, as Saga Communications released a Q3 2021 report card that shows the owner of small and medium-market stations turning from a net loss to significant net income.