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There are dozens if not hundreds of media options for advertisers to choose from, many of which have been working diligently for years to provide advertisers with not only proof of their relevance but more importantly, their ability to deliver payback (ROI). To say that the Radio industry has been behind the curve in this area is an understatement. It’s only in the past year or so that the term ROI has become part of the Radio industry’s daily vernacular and only recently has the industry collectively recognized that it must become an active participant in its own “revenue rescue”, via the funding of comprehensive research capable of withstanding the scrutiny of industry research experts.

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler is revising proposed rules for regulating broadband Internet, including

Liberty Media said it will spin off some of its assets in a new company called Liberty Broadband. Shareholders

On 5/12, Cumulus Media Atlanta’s WYAY-FM “All News 106.7” became “Newsradio 106.7,” the place for

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler denied that he’s trying to divide the Internet into fast and slow lanes

Word has been received that Dave Diamond, one of rock radio’s earliest stars, died recently in Spearfish, South Dakota. Diamond was born

157 radio spots and campaigns have made it to the finals of the 2014 Radio Mercury Awards, which

Digital video viewing saw double-digit growth in 2013, making cross-platform insights critical for

Net revenue increased to $52.7 million for the quarter, from $49.1 million for the Q1 2013, an increase of $3.6 million. Of the overall increase, $2.8 million was generated by the television segment and was primarily attributable to increases in local ad revenue and retransmission consent revenue. The remaining $0.8 million of the overall increase was from the radio segment and was attributable to an increase in national ad revenue.

On 5/7, we reported House Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chair Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

Revenues for the quarter increased 8.3% to $644 million from the prior-year period. Results reflect strong

Liberty Interactive grew QVC US revenue by 1% and adjusted OIBDA by 3% in Q1. QVC's revenue

DISH Network reported Q1 revenue totaling $3.59 billion for the quarter, compared to $3.38 billion for Q1 2013—up 6%. Net income

The board of directors of NPR has selected Jarl Mohn to become its next president and chief executive officer

EMF Broadcasting (Educational Media Foundation) has agreed to purchase Classic Rock KURK-FM 92.9 Reno, NV from Wilks