ALT 106.7 launching in Monterey, CA
LA-based Mt. Wilson FM Broadcasters will launch ALT 106.7 6/9 in the Monterey-Salinas-Santa
Cumulus ups three to VP/GM stripes
Cumulus Media announced the promotions of Hugh McPherson to VP/GM of Cumulus Melbourne
Google in talks to buy Songza
Google CEO Larry Page is in talks to acquire the Songza, a Long Island City-based music curation and streaming service with 5.5 million
Pubcasters comment on Spectrum Auction R&O
The Association of Public Television Stations, Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS have issued
Nexstar selling three to Marshall Broadcasting Group
Nexstar Broadcasting Group announced agreements with Marshall Broadcasting Group for the sale of
Janney Capital: Time Warner, 21st Century Fox should merge
A report by media analyst Tony Wible of Janney Capital Markets suggests that a merger between media
Comcast files applications for spin-off from TWC merger
Comcast has filed license applications with the FCC for its spin-off of 3.9 million customers in
NAB issues statement on Spectrum Auction R&O
The FCC released its broadcast spectrum incentive auction order 6/2. It’s looking to be a pretty
National Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2014 named
The National Radio Hall of Fame (NRHOF) has announced its seven inductees for 2014. The black-tie
Apple, Beats and digital music
The M&A market is breaking records for the surge in dollar value of announced transactions through May 2014. Among industry sectors
Networks kick off upfront advertising season
The upfront advertising market began 6/4 with Fox, NBC, CBS and CW negotiating and striking deals for
2014 Radio Mercury Awards winners chosen in NYC
Winners for the 2014 Radio Mercury Awards were announced 6/4 at the 23rd annual awards reception
Twitter looking at online music providers
Twitter has considered buying online music services including Spotify and Soundcloud and Spotify in recent
Turner Networks may tap Kevin Reilly
Kevin Reilly, the departing head of entertainment at Fox Broadcasting, is among the executives Time Warner
Cubs leave WGN after 90 years
CBS Radio’s WBBM-A/FM Chicago is going to be the Cubs' new flagship, the team is set to announce. The Cubs have signed a long-term deal to carry the team’s games beginning next season, sources told The Chicago Tribune. Terms were not disclosed, but sources said it also involves promotion with other CBS Radio stations in The Windy City.