Beasley Media Group Finalizing Its Q1 2024 Report
The broadcast radio station ownership group led by Caroline Beasley and CFO Marie Tedesco has announced when it will reveal its first quarter 2024 financial report. And, it will arrive on a busy day for analysts, with TEGNA and Sinclair Inc. also releasing their Q1 results.
Arbitron spells out PPM rebate plan
Here's the deal: The target for Houston and Philadelphia will be 90% of the in-tab target for persons 6+, but start at 85% for...
Compass details upcoming college games
Compass Media Networks' remaining five college football games each will significantly impact the national rankings, Heisman Trophy winner, and major conferences (including the Big...
It’s Official: Deregulation Is Coming From The FCC
The broadcast media industry's key leaders have been asking for it. Soon, they'll likely get it. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Wednesday announced that the agency has launched what he calls "a massive, new deregulatory initiative."
Duran and David Get Radio Applauding In Encore
There were some smiles and some cheers, and a few standing ovations, at the inaugural NAB Achievement in Broadcasting awards dinner held Monday evening at the Encore Las Vegas resort ballroom tucked away deep inside the posh Strip-side venue. Some of the biggest applause at the ascap-sponsored event was given to a big syndicated morning host based in the Big Apple ... and an NAB veteran who attendees learned via a surprise announcement will be receiving the prestigious 2018 National Radio Award.
Birach to launch ESPN Radio in Detroit
Now we know why the News-Talk station recently dropped the "The Bonds and Fisher Show." Birach Broadcasting’s WCAR-AM GM Buzz Van Houten also mentioned...
If musicians aren’t trying to get on the radio
…they sure might be singing about it
Imus announces that he has cancer
Syndicated radio host Don Imus announced on his show Monday morning that he has been diagnosed with stage two prostate cancer. Imus said the...
A Texas Panhandle Chevy Dealer Buys A Radio Combo
A Class C3 FM and its 250-watt Class D AM sibling are being sold to a buyer that's driven ... literally, given the name of the entity scooping up this Lone Star State combo. The buyer's nomenclature is appropriate, as it is a new entity formed by the owner of a local Chevrolet dealer.
BMI, RMLC Settle Court Rate Proceeding
The new agreement, which is retroactive to January 1, 2022, represents what the groups call "a historic rate increase for BMI that reflects the company’s superior market share in the radio industry."
NABOB-member stations score $1.2 million ad buy
Recently, a radio media placement of some $1.2 million for November and December was placed by a consortium of mortgage companies, and NABOB member...
Contest rule change is big win for radio
Radio stations love to run contests, but traditionally the rules had to be exceedingly simple...
Houston Bankruptcy Court Grants Audacy Operational Asks
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston has authorized a final order that allows Audacy Inc., which submitted an emergency motion, to continue to operate their cash management system, use existing checks and business forms and honor intercompany arrangements.
Beasley Losses were a Pro-Formality
The good news is that net revenues were up at radio group Beasley
Google Radio Automation connects with MusicMaster
Google became one of the first radio automation manufacturers to adopt the newly announced MusicMaster Nexus Server at the NAB convention in Las Vegas...