Karmazin says Sirius XM is still best place for Stern (video)
Anytime Sirius XM CEO Mel Karmazin speaks in public he is asked about where contract negotiations stand with Howard Stern. His latest appearance on
Peak Broadcasting is latest to go Chapter 11 route
Peak Broadcasting has reached a reorganization deal with a majority of its senior lender group, led by GE Capital. The owner of 11 radio stations in Fresno, CA and Boise, ID has filed a voluntary Chapter 11 plan to carry off the reorg.
Spotify Global Ad Revenue? WARC Says It Will Surpass $2 Billion
While Spotify is by no means a social platform, it is looking to better facilitate community and connection between fans and artists. This has resulted in ad revenue that is forecast to exceed $2 billion in 2024, and will only grow over the next three years.
Galaxy Events GM Upped To All-New Company Role
Until now, Syracuse, N.Y.-based Galaxy Media's public face has been Ed Levine, its President/CEO. Now, Levine is getting a little help in the C-Suite for the company's Central New York radio stations, as well as its events division, which this individual presently oversees.
Pandora holds Financial Analyst Day
Newly-public Pandora Media (N: P), the largest personalized internet radio provider, held a Financial Analyst Day on 7/12 in San Francisco.
Arbitron profits beat Wall Street expectations
Q2 earnings per share for Arbitron were 14 cents, thumping the Thompson First Call consensus of Wall Street analysts by four cents. Revenues were up only 1.8% to $88.3 million, but that marked a rebound from the revenue decline reported for Q1
Boise State Closes On Sun Valley FM Acquisition
It may have just 100 watts, but at 9,039 feet above sea level, this Sun Valley, Idaho FM can reach Hailey and Ketchum just fine. That's likely what enticed Boise State Public Radio to acquire the facility, and that deal announced in late 2023 has just closed.
Cancer claims Toscano
Clear Channel Tri-State reports the death of Vince Toscano, who was formerly the Operations Manager for Clear Channel Radio Tri-State and Program Director/Air Personality...
Buchwald blames Karmazin for not paying Stern
In addition to Howard Stern
Radio, LPTVs Get Post-Repack Reimbursement Webinar
Incentive Auction Task Force and the Media Bureau are hosting a Webinar regarding its reimbursement procedures for Low Power TV, TV Translator, and FM Broadcast Stations. Here are the details.
Merlin Media brings back WKQX
Merlin Media launched Q87.7 sooner than the previously cited 5/7 date, bringing back the former Emmis call letters WKQX to Chicago. Q87.7 launched Sunday...
Deezer App Now Compatible With Android Auto
Deezer's app now supports Android Auto.
A Walker replaces a Saylor in Kansas
A one-AM/five FM group of stations in the southeast portion of Kansas is being sold by Southeast Kansas Broadcasting Inc. The buyer is Joe...
iHeartRadio Part of New Boost Mobile Plan
iHeartRadio is part of a Boost Mobile plan letting consumers stream music without sacrificing data.
Radio Today and Tomorrow, As Nielsen Sees It
Radio and Reach. Radio & TV. The "Optimal Ad Mix." Those are the key subjects laid forth in a "story of measurement & growth" offered by Nielsen Audio SVP/Sales Director David Chapman to radio industry C-Suiters looking for more reasons why their stations offer ample opportunity for advertisers.