NAB Webinar To Explore Future Of Car Radio
What is the future for broadcast radio in the dashboard of vehicles big and small on the roads across America? It's a question many have asked, and remains one of great importance to broadcast media's C-Suites. Now, the NAB is helping to bring clarity to what lies ahead for AM and FM while consumers are on the road by presenting an hour-long webinar on Thursday (12/14) featuring key thought leaders on the digital dashboard.
Radio revenue reports foreboding
After looking at early numbers posted by Emmis and Cox Radio, Wachovia Capital Markets analyst Marci Ryvicker has lowered her 2009 estimates for Cox. Also, she’s putting all of her broadcasting
A Big Podcast Play for iHeartMedia
In a move that further cements its place as the No. 1 audio content origination and distribution company in the U.S., iHeartMedia is agreeing to acquire the parent company of the podcast hosting firm used by RBR+TVBR for its InFOCUS reports.
DOT Drives Ahead With New Radio Effort
A new campaign from the U.S. Department of Transportation has made it the third-biggest advertiser using radio for the week ending Aug. 20. Who are the other big users of AM and FM radio to get their advertising messages to consumers? Click here to get the answer!
Radio Disney scorecard, second edition
When it comes to the sell-off of Radio Disney, the streak is alive.
Corus Shares Slip As Mixed Fiscal Q2 Report Is Revealed
Media industry consolidation in Canada, coupled with digital dollar growth, hasn't been kind to Corus. While President/CEO Doug Murphy was pleased with a recovery in the company's radio business in its fiscal Q2 2022, other factors contributed to "a challenging macroeconomic environment." Friday's trading saw Corus shares dip to a fresh year-to-date low.
KXNT to be Las Vegas
CBS Radio’s NewsRadio KXNT-AM Las Vegas, is adding one of the top FM signals in the market (currently Jack FM) on Monday, 8/16. KXNT’s...
Sam Zell fund helps Emmis buy back some preferred shares
To fund the purchases, Emmis has cut a deal with Zell Credit Opportunities Master Fund, LP. RBR-TVBR observation: Wow! Check out the interest rate that Zell is collecting
Jay-Z hit gets an edit in Cleveland
In addition to the words that can get you fined by the FCC, another is so hated by basketball fans in Cleveland that Clear...
A Notable Comm Law Attorney Secures A Micronesia Deal
Veteran communications law expert John Wells King is well versed on the Hagatña radio scene. Why? He's the legal counsel for a licensee that's saying goodbye to a silent AM on the Pacific island. The new operator? A broadcast ministry seeking donations for a new transmitter for its station serving nearby Saipan.
NABOB seeking federal advertising dollars
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters can cite two presidents who have ordered the government to do business with
Tua On ‘Tú 94.9’: iHeart Inks Dolphins en Español Deal
On the eve of the 2023 Hispanic Radio Conference at the Intercontinental in Doral Miami, which began Wednesday afternoon, a new multi-year deal has been reached that makes iHeartLatino the Hispanic rightsholder for the Miami Dolphins radio and digital audio coverage.
SBS launches Z92 “Zalsa y Mas”
Spanish Broadcasting System has blown up Clasica 92.3 FM for the more updated Z92 “Zalsa y Más!” (WCMQ-FM) in Miami. The Z is blended...
A ‘Berry’ Big Deal In The Gateway City
Seven years ago, bail bondsman and business consultant Paul Berry III ran for political office for the first time. While grabbing a Congressional seat or landing the role of St. Louis County Executive has been elusive for this Gateway City figure, he's successfully landed a group of radio stations.
New chipset for DAB radios allows AM-FM reception, too
We’ve had that ability from the start with HD Radio, but for the Eureka-147 system, it was one or the other—because the frequencies were...