Univision rebranding WVIV in Chicago
The WVIV/WVIX simulcast is changing format from Hurban, "La Kalle 103.1/93.5" to Maxima 93.5 & 103.1 FM, effective 12/12. The stations include WVIV-FM 103.1...
Donny Osmond adds stations in the US and Canada
TeshMedia Group air talent and iconic US entertainer Donny Osmond will be providing entertainment during a variety of dayparts for radio stations in a...
Beasley battling tough real estate markets
Q2 revenues fell 10.9% to $31 million for Beasley Broadcast Group, with two markets hard hit by the real estate meltdown taking a big...
Dog shooter now unemployed
Shannon Burke remains in jail, after being served with a warrant for probation violation before he could post bond for charges resulting from firing...
CA Radio Used to Bring Down AL Judge
There is no doubt that election season is prime time for expenditures in the political category
North Ohio Is Hotchkiss’ New Region With Heart
The individual who has most recently served as Regional SVP/Sales for iHeartMedia in its Virginia-Carolina Region is taking his talents to The Flats and the home of LeBron James.
Arbitron shareholders give thumbs up to Nielsen buy
Nielsen’s acquisition of Arbitron, pairing the biggest US TV ratings company with the biggest US
BBC may rein in local radio to cut costs
The British Broadcasting Corporation, which has 40 radio stations spread throughout the United Kingdom, is looking for budget cuts in the 20% range. On the table and under the scalpel:
WOAD Warrior: Alpha Takes the Low Road
The market is Jackson MS, and the five station radio group of Alpha Media
John Ivey to SVP/Programming at CC Radio
Ivey, previously VP/Programming for Los Angeles, will expand his responsibilities to include assistance with CHR programming and talent development across all of CC Radio....
Localism, Kekeluv still on the mike
Peak Broadcasting's 103.3 Kiss FM Radio in Boise, ID is close to breaking a record with PD and Afternoon host Kekeluv (Steve Kicklighter) aiming to broadcast for 175 consecutive hours (7 days) without sleep.
Sinclair Q1 up 12.7%
Net broadcast revenues were $147.9 million for the quarter, an increase of 12.7% vs. $131.3 million in Q1 ‘09. Sinclair's operating income was $46.2...
Audacy Stock In a Funk As CHR Stations Cut Staff
Since a $6 early March finish, Audacy shares are down 41% in value. The latest dip comes on reports that its Top 40, or Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR), stations, on Thursday saw a culling of its air personality roster.
Going to court: Radio sick of SESAC
The Radio Music License Committee is bringing antitrust charges against music licensing group SESAC, citing
Gun Rights Group Wants FCC To Stop Roger Wahl
Until today, the American Militia Association's key fight was to protect the Second Amendment's right to bear arms, through schools and efforts designed to promote and enhance the welfare of communities in Somerset County, Pa. Now, the non-profit group has a new battle it's waging. It wants the FCC to prevent Roger Wahl from keeping his FM radio station.