Walter Cronkite dead at 92
The CBS news anchor that instilled in all Americans a level of honest reporting and trust during the golden age of television passed away...
SXM-11 Satellite Enters Operational Service
How essential is satellite delivery for SiriusXM, the nation's subscription-based audio content delivery service? With adoption of its smartphone app a disappointment for CEO Jennifer Witz and a refocus on building in-car subscription rolls, the company on Tuesday officially lit up its SXM-11 satellite, making it operational.
A Forthcoming L.A. AM’s Valley FM Translator Push Thwarted Again
After nearly 40 years, the 1500 kHz signal in Los Angeles will once again be home to a local radio station. The licensee wanted an FM translator to assist with its programming dissemination. However, that plan has been given the "No" by the FCC, and Estrella Media has a role in the denial.
KMG Networks launches “Graceful Living” with Point of Grace
The show will feature Shelley, Leigh and Denise sharing their lives as moms, wives, sisters and friends, and will include occasional celebrity guest appearances.
Pandora knows your political affiliation
Next time you listen to a Bob Marley channel on Pandora, the Internet radio service may peg you as
Could A Controversial PSA Lead To Bigger Owner Troubles?
Paul Lotsof has aired a PSA since 2015 in which he instructs individuals what to do with any child pornography they may possess. He disagrees with Arizona law regarding possession of such salacious material. Could that claim his license? Here's what one top D.C. communications lawyer says.
Fire Chiefs Support Linking WEA, FM Smartphones
Fire chiefs urge FCC to support linking WEA with FM chips in smartphones.
Saga Q2 up slightly; forecast: "party cloudy" (audio)
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M&M Broadcasting sues over WNOX-FM sale
M&M, which owns Country Merle FM (WMYL-FM) and WYSH-AM in Knoxville has filed a lawsuit against the owner of WNOX-FM (Johnny Pirkle) there over...
Blockbuster: CBS/CCBI swapfest
Seven stations in five markets will be going back and forth between radio giants CBS and Clear Channel. CBS gets two in Houston, while Clear Channel bulks up in Portland, Seattle, Sacramento and Baltimore
FM translator hopefuls protest LPFM end-around
A group of 21 broadcasters who have FM translator applications which have been pending since 2003 have gathered behind the pen of Womble Carlyle...
Crawford Captures Detroit AM From Radio One
In an announcement made Wednesday by its Motor City station group, Radio One has confirmed that it is selling WCHB-AM 1200, a Class B Urban Talk station with a highly complex two-pattern signal, to Crawford Broadcasting for $2 million.
A Big Sales President Change for Westwood One
He's been with Westwood One, the Cumulus Media-owned national radio entity, since joining in May 2005 as an Account Executive. Until now, he's held the role of EVP/Sales and Sports Partnerships, a promotion earned in February 2021. Now, this Chicago-based 18-year WWO pro has been elevated to President of Sales as Ron Russo has departed.
Does PPM Affect HD Radio?
Richard Harker says Nielsen’s PPM system affects HD stations.
A Salute To Two Radio ‘Legends’
Mike Dudding, the former licensee of KDSN-AM & FM in Denison, Iowa, recently retired after a most successful 40-plus years on the air and in broadcasting. Media Information Bureau Ken Benner salutes Dudding, as well as the licensee of KLQP-FM, serving the Minnesota towns of Madison and Dawson.