Envision Radio Networks launches new format
Envision Radio Networks introduced The Finest Radio, the new 24/7 format from legendary Los Angeles programmer Mike Marino. With success on KHHT/Los Angeles, KJHM/Denver...
Dissident finds backing for SBS protest vote
Discovery Group, which owns approximately 9.8% of the publicly traded Class A shares of Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS), says Institutional Shareholder Services is backing...
Beasley Names Three RVPs, Creating New Corporate Roles
Until now, publicly traded Beasley Media Group has not had the role of Regional Vice President across its broadcast radio properties. That has just changed, with the promotion of three individuals in the Northeast, the Southeast and in Southwest Florida, respectively.
Terra Firma bid on firm grounds
The UK private equity firm Terra Firma closed on its latest fund, raising 3.7 million British pounds, some of which will be used to...
Compass unveils 2011-2012 college hoops sked
The schedule features four of the top six ranked pre-season schools - #1 North Carolina, #3 Ohio State, #4 Syracuse, #6 Duke plus coverage...
CC Radio helps artists get discovered on MDA Telethon
Clear Channel Radio announced the four winners of its “Get Discovered” contest, as part of its three-month national campaign to support the Muscular Dystrophy...
NAB Touts Radio-Music ‘Powerful Partnership’
NAB touts radio-music's "power partnership" in an ad.
Cobra Bit With License Revocation In First Post-Saurer Action
Five days ago, it looked like the licensee of a Texas FM successfully convinced the FCC that it should not be fined for a tardy renewal application. Now, this station owner faces a possible stripping of its license in what appears to be the first act by the acting Media Bureau, confirming Holly Saurer's shift to a new role.
Radio helps build Paramore in advance of tour
Fueled by Ramen musical act Paramore is getting set to hit the arena circuit this fall, and radio is
Cumulus Media launching new traffic reporting service
Every time someone consolidates the radio traffic reporting business, someone else decides to jump in
Florida Keys Stations Sold
If the FCC approves, four stations in the Florida Keys will have a new owner.
Steve & Vikki return to Atlanta’s B98.5FM
Atlanta’s Steve McCoy and Vikki Locke – will return as morning hosts on B98.5FM’s 5:00 – 10:00 a.m. timeslot. After nearly an eight month...
Pandora Flirts With An All-Time Low
Back on Feb. 13, Pandora Media shares were trading at $13.58. Since then, the company has struggled to grow at the same levels it did just five years ago. On Friday, on heavier than average volume, "P" plunged by more than 4% to come very close to its all-time low of $4.57. That low was achieved on Nov. 6.
Big Island Build: Resonate Scores Two More
The "big island" of Hawai'i will now see one fewer media company, as the Spokane-based owner of a pair of FM radio stations covering both Hilo and Kailua-Kona has opted to sell them. This leaves three locally based radio operators. Which one just grabbed the FMs?
Could Cumulus Reverse The Tide In Q3?
Corporate expenses put a damper on a solid turnaround in Radio Station Group growth in Q3