WCKG-AM sale closes; other deals
In a filing with the FCC, Joseph J. Gentile, Inc. (Carol Gentile) has closed on the sale of Talk WCKG-AM 1530 Elmhurst, IL (Chicago)...
‘The Big Bang Theory’ rises; ‘Community’ hits premiere low
CBS was number one Thursday with adults 18-49 and with total viewers. The Big Bang Theory earned a 5.3, up two tenths from its...
Staples launches “Make More Happen” (video)
The office supply chain is taking the latest step in its reinvention with the launch of “Make More Happen,” a new tagline and campaign...
ABC to restrict access to TV episodes online
No more streaming from their ABC Go (abc.com) website for new episodes: Starting 1/6, ABC will require viewers to sign in with their cable...
KFC launches campaign for new Boneless Chicken
KFC announced a twist to its Boneless chicken by offering it for a limited time in the brand’s signature Extra Crispy recipe. Extra Crispy...
Salem’s AM 560 The Answer details new lineup
After leaving Cumulus’ WLS-AM for Michael Savage’s new 3-6PM slot (Hannity did not renew with Cumulus across the board), Salem
Senator sends Wheeler letter about NFL blackout policy
With the prospect of the Cincinnati Bengals 1/5 game against the San Diego Chargers being blacked out of
Cumulus buying Merlin Media’s WLUP, WIQI
Cumulus Media is buying two of Merlin Media’s last trio of stations in the Chicago market. They include
Stocks drop sharply; Dow off 135 points
Stocks closed sharply lower on Thursday, retreating from record highs after data pointed to a slowdown in manufacturing activity in China and investors booked...
WGN re-ups with David Kaplan
Tribune’s WGN-AM Chicago announced a multi-year contract with sports host and reporter, David Kaplan. An 18-year WGN Radio vet, Kaplan will continue hosting his...
Nexstar relocates corporate HQ
Nexstar Broadcasting Group has relocated its entire corporate staff to new headquarters at The Summit at Las Colinas located at 545 East John Carpenter...
Backyard buys; Backyard sells
Kalil & Co. announced the closing of a Williamsport, PA cluster sale including
Bob Grant passes
The legendary WOR-AM, WMCA-AM, KABC-AM and WABC-AM NY pioneering conservative talker has died at 84. Grant, who lived in Tom's River, NJ, passed away...
‘Hawaii Five-0’, ‘Criminal Minds,’ ‘CSI’ lead to CBS win
CBS and Univision tied for number one in adults 18-49, but CBS won with total viewers. Hawaii Five-0 –hit a .9 18-49 rtg. ABC’s...
CCME debuts of 105.7 The Buzz, 100.3 Kiss-FM
Fresh for the New Year, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Greensboro, NC debuted 105.7 The Buzz WVBZ-FM and 100.3 KISS-FM WMKS-FM. 105.7 The Buzz,...