The Daly Download hits 100 stations
WestwoodOne announced that its weekend show, The Daly Download with Carson Daly – This Week’s Top 30, has reached a milestone of 100 stations. Two versions of the program are created by Daly and offered to stations for broadcast on Saturday or Sunday. The four-hour and three-hour shows complement programming on CHR or Hot AC stations, respectively.
KKFN-FM unveils new lineup
Lincoln Financial Media announced today that KKFN-FM Denver (104.3 The Fan) is adjusting its on-air lineup of shows on 3/3, including the addition of...
Petition for Reconsideration dismissed on KTDK-FM
Peter Doyle Chief, Audio Division Media Bureau, has denied a 10/21/13 Petition for Reconsideration jointly filed by Whitley Media (Media Services Group broker Bill Whitley) and North Texas Radio Group seeking reconsideration of a 9/19/13, staff decision dismissing an application which sought approval for a proposed assignment of license for KTDK-FM 104.1, Sanger, TX (Dallas-Fort Worth) from Susquehanna Radio, a subsidiary of Cumulus Media, to Whitley.
Litany of licenses: granted and dismissed
Here’s a list of the FCC’s latest licenses, construction permits and transfers of control—granted and dismissed—for TV, AM and FM. This list is current as of 2/24/14:
‘The Voice’ premiere dips; ‘The Blacklist’ rises
NBC was number one Monday among adults 18-49 and with total viewers. The Voice returned to a 4.7 adults 18-49 rating, down a tenth...
Networks file Aereo brief with SCOTUS
A brief filed 2/24 by networks including ABC, PBS, CBS, NBC and Fox, asks the Supreme Court to
Focus 360 signs INRIX Traffic
Focus 360 has entered into an agreement with INRIX, a leading worldwide provider of traffic info and driver services, to provide sales representation and affiliate support in the US. This partnership will result in the debut of INRIX in the U.S. as a direct provider of local traffic content to radio stations.
BandPage, CCME let artists take the stage
BandPage, a platform more than 500,000 musicians use as a central online profile to reach
“Songwriter Equity Act” introduced in Congress
Two Congressmen introduced legislation 2/25 which looks to make sure that the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB)
ACA files ex parte on coordinated retrans consent deals
The American Cable Association has told the FCC in an ex parte filing
CBS-FM gets Scott Shannon
Not long after Shannon left Cumulus’ Hot AC WPLJ-FM NYC over failed contract negotiations, CBS Radio’s Classic Hits WCBS-FM 101.1 has
Stocks jump; S&P 500 ends just shy of record
Stocks ramped higher on Monday, boosted by M&A activity, an upbeat German confidence report and bets that the S&P's foray into new high ground...
Aereo announces Austin launch date
Aereo says its streaming broadcast/DVR technology will launch in the Greater Austin area on March 3. Greater Austin is Aereo’s 4th market to launch in Texas and includes a 12-county area.
Adams Radio Group buying in Fort Wayne
Summit City Radio Group, LLC has agreed to sell its radio cluster in Fort Wayne, IN to Adams Radio Group, LLC. Stations include
Olympics closing falls; ‘The Amazing Race’ hits premiere low
NBC was number one Sunday among adults 18-49 and with total viewers. The final night of Winter Olympics coverage earned a 2.6 adults 18-49...