Streaming to best terrestrial in five years?
Stitcher.com, provider of mobile on demand news, entertainment, sports and talk radio, revealed the results of a nationwide survey demonstrating an overwhelming preference for on demand viewing/listening to radio, television and movies among younger Americans. The survey also found that 57% of American adults believe that in five years, Americans will primarily listen to streaming radio options vs. traditional AM/FM radio. The study surveyed 2,066 U.S. adults, and was conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Stitcher in April.
Rusty Humphries goes to Afghanistan
Talk Radio Network's Rusty Humphries was invited as the sole journalist to chronicle a secret, "Need to know," inspection of NATO's efforts in Afghanistan...
Pete McCarthy joins WOR
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment New York announced that Pete McCarthy will begin hosting "The WOR Sports Zone," beginning 3/31. The new sports talker on the Mets flagship station will be heard weeknights from 6-9:00 p.m. and on Mets game days before and after each game.
Andy Parks moving down the dial in DC
The Washington Times and Salem Communications announced radio host Andy Parks‘ daily show is moving to middays next week from Metro Radio’s WTNT 730...
Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan pushes back on FM chip issue
Emmis Communications honcho Jeff Smulyan says that the wireless industry has no case when it comes to the FM on cell phones issue, and that the only
FCC may look into PPM
The FCC hasn’t decided to launch an inquiry into Arbitron’s Portable People Meter radio ratings system, but it hasn’t decided not to either
For Urban One, Casino Ambitions Shift To Online Gaming
It was roughly 1 1/2 years ago when Urban One investors last heard from the company's executive leadership regarding its casino gaming ambitions. Now, CEO Alfred Liggins III has confirmed that the media and entertainment company superserving Black consumers is abandoning its plans to build a brick-and-mortar casino resort.
A N.H. Radio Collection Is Acquired By Keith Murray
Keith Murray has agreed to purchase a collection of radio stations serving a town in New Hampshire known as the gateway to Mount Washington. Now, all he needs is regulatory approval from the FCC, which just received the paperwork from his legal counsel, John Wells King.
Few takers for Emmis preferred tender
Emmis Communications had proposed to buy back $6 million of its 6.25% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock in the
Investors Ignite iHeart Stock As Audacy Slips
Three radio station owners released their third quarter earnings reports following Thursday's Closing Bell on Wall Street. One saw digital prowess while its recovery across its streaming and broadcast radio assets came in ahead of expectations: iHeartMedia. In response, its stock soared on Friday. In contrast, Audacy was down on downbeat earnings.
Stations get warning letter for selling promotional tickets
Green Bay, WI-based PMI Entertainment Group has sent out a warning letter 1-18 to several dozen Green Bay, central and lower Wisconsin and upper Michigan...
NAB wants LPFM to keep its distance
Citing "the laws of physics," the National Association of Broadcasters requested that third adjacency protections for incumbent full-power stations remain firmly in place as...
Cavell, Krasnow leading AM tower session at NAB
The NAB Radio Show will include a session discussing the technical and legal regulations broadcasters need to know when renting out AM tower space....
John Peroyea Resigns As Salem VP/Ops
John Peroyea has stepped down from his corporate role as Salem's VP/Operations. He will remain involved with KLTY-FM in Dallas
Strand Media Group debuts “Relevant Prep”
Strand Media Group, producer of the long running feature “Something You Should Know,” is introducing Relevant Prep - a new, daily service of “fascinating,...