KSHE dumps Bob & Tom
Emmis’ St. Louis heritage rocker KSHE-95 announced that local personality John Ulett will begin hosting an all-Rock morning show 1/17 from 6-10 a.m. each...
Steve Gleason accepts apologies from fired hosts
Steve Gleason wrote on his organization's Facebook page 6/18 that he accepts the apologies of 790 The Zone Atlanta hosts Nick Cellini, Steak Shapiro...
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...
‘The End’ Arrives For KDND
Branding for KDND-FM 107.9 in Sacramento shifts to KUDL-FM 106.5 at 9 a.m. PT; KDND to go dark Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. PT
‘Undervalued’ … and Sputtering: ETM
It was April 2 when Entercom shares were last priced below $5.50 a share. The radio broadcasting company was starting a rebound from a fresh five-year low. By April 30, all was seemingly positive as ETM sought to climb back to its year-to-date high.
That didn't happen.
Cox Media Group Birmingham launching Sports Talk on FM (audio)
Cox Media Group (CMG) Birmingham is launching its new 24-hour sports-talk station, "The Zone" 97.3 FM, on 8/30. Replacing New Country
Infinity Name Resurfaces At CRS With Audacy Move
For a generation of radio broadcasting industry professionals, the name "Infinity" may conjure up images of Mel Karmazin, Howard Stern, The Don & Mike Show and Opie & Anthony. Now, the Infinity name is returning thanks to the company that merged with CBS Radio — the successor to the original Infinity Broadcasting.
WYCD St. Jude radiothon raises over $330,000
CBS Radio/Detroit’s WYCD-FM has a lot to be proud of. Just coming off its 11th year, its Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon, held...
In the Face Of Tragedy, A Local Radio Group Comforts
As tragedy struck Uvalde, Tex., on May 24, the Sales Manager for South Texas Radio's three FMs in the town — the only broadcast media properties around — sprung into action. He's not only the host of a morning show on one of those stations, but the chief of the local volunteer fire department. He's also the parent of a student at the elementary school where 19 students were killed by a gunman.
Resurrected FM Goes From ‘R.I.P.’ To TPR
In September, a private boarding school rescinded its request that the FCC rescind its license for a Class A student-run FM. But, the school has no intention of keeping it. An asset sale agreement has been signed, and NPR programming will be coming soon.
Wilks Officially Exits Radio
Jeff Wilks has sold his last radio stations.
Clear Channel issues 1,850 pink slips
The widely anticipated staff cuts at Clear Channel Communications were even a bit bigger than expected. The company laid off 1,850 people, or 9% of the total staff, across Clear Channel
Golden State Journalist Tax Credits Include Radio Newsrooms
One year after Congress pulled federal dollars for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, California is putting its own money behind local newsrooms — and radio is included. Gov. Gavin Newsom approved the "Community NEWS Act," which establishes refundable tax credits for news outlets that retain staff journalists.
An up quarter for Beasley
That’s a pleasant surprise, since analysts were expecting revenues to be down in Q4. Instead, Beasley reported a tiny 0.4% increase to 35 million,...
Q2 profits soar for Arbitron
The advertising recovery for its clients and completion of its Portable People Meter (PPM) roll-out are paying off big-time for Arbitron. Revenues and EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) were up sharply in Q2 for the ratings company