Dial Global adds Dave Koz Radio Show
Dial Global and Just Koz Entertainment announced an agreement for Dial Global to provide both ad sales and affiliate representation for The Dave Koz...
A Sun-Filled Advisor Role For A Legendary Programmer
From August 2011 through May 2019, Mike McVay stepped away from the consultancy to take the role of SVP/Programming at Cumulus Media. As of today, his subsequent return to consulting work now includes influencing Sun Broadcast Group in its network and syndication efforts.
Pandora knows your political affiliation
Next time you listen to a Bob Marley channel on Pandora, the Internet radio service may peg you as
Double trouble for Wisconsin radio owner/politician
Randy Hopper (pictured) is owner of Mountain Dog Media, owner of four radio stations in Wisconsin towns including Fond du Lac, Sheboygan and Chilton. He is also a Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, and his politically-charged anti-union
Eight more markets start seeing PPM data
With 25 markets already using Portable People Meter (PPM) data as ratings currency – although only two are accredited by the Media Rating Council...
Jacobs Media Offers A Virtual CES 2021 Tour
For three hours on Wednesday, Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Strategies conducted a virtual tour of the all-online Consumer Electronics Show — CES 2021. With presentations from Amazon Alexa Auto and Xperi ahead of those scheduled from LG, Ford, Triton Digital and Mercedes Benz, we offer a small taste of what participants got to see and learn about.
Mel Karmazin insists Internet radio is no big threat
Sirius XM CEO Mel Karmazin isn
Cumulus, Futuri Join Social Efforts
Futuri Media, the former Listener Driven Radio, will provide Cumulus with 4 platforms.
Ahead of Q4 Results Release, iHeart Splits Digital from Radio
With the Q4 and 2020 financial results for iHeartMedia released following the Closing Bell on Thursday, the company says it is implementing a new operational structure that will now have its financials reported in two separate segments – digital audio and multiplatform, which includes all radio stations.
El Paso Radio Trio Faces License Revocation As HDO Emerges
A Hearing Designation Order has been sent to the parties involved in a transfer of control of a trio of El Paso radio stations serving Spanish-language audiences in the West Texas city — a matter with a tale akin to a telenovela script. At issue: an unauthorized LMA, an undisclosed loan and family shenanigans.
From the Mailbag: A Popular SUV’s Lack Of In-Dash Bang
Today we take a dip into the RBR+TVBR Mailbag, which includes a letter that was worth sharing with our readers. The topic: the lack of presets on a brand-new Sport Utility Vehicle's snazzy OEM in-dash entertainment system. According to this industry CEO, it's a problem. Is this leader overreacting?
Search begins for a new Clear Channel CEO
A few hours after Mark Mays informed Clear Channel Communications employees that he was stepping down as CEO by the end of this year...
NAB Continues Its Battle Against FCC Reg Fee Rise
The NAB has filed reply comments with the FCC that once again demonstrate its view that the Commission's proposed Fiscal Year 2022 regulatory fees "subject local radio broadcasters" to a cumulative 13% rate hike.
Radio Mercury Awards 2023 Call for Entry is Open
It's gained a reputation as "the only competition exclusively devoted to radio and audio" and in 2022 celebrated its 30th anniversary. Now, the awards established in 1992 to encourage and reward the development of effective and creative radio commercials are accepting entries.
Preparing for a bigger Cumulus Media (audio)
In our exclusive interview, RBR-TVBR Executive Editor Jack Messmer asked Dickey what will be changing once Cumulus balloons in size. The two audio