Watchdogs press FCC on LPFM
An organization focusing on the media needs of Hispanics wants to make sure the full potential of LPFM in terms of diversifying control of...
FCC Goes Green On Keeping Copies Of Its Rules
A Report and Order that could make your lives easier will no longer be up for debate and discussion at Thursday's February Open Meeting of the FCC's Commissioners. That's because there is nothing left to debate — all five Commission leaders no longer believe it is necessary for broadcast TV and radio stations to maintain paper copies of FCC rules.
Emmis Financials Get Put Under The Microscope
With some in the radio industry openly questioning if the sale of KPWR-FM "Power 106" in Los Angeles signals a coming sell-off of all Emmis Communications radio stations, Wall Street financial house CapitalCube has taken its stethoscope and given the company led by Chairman/CEO Jeff Smulyan a check-up. What's the prognosis?
Greeley Grabs A Colorado Springs FM Translator
It carries a construction permit for a full signal blanketing Colorado Springs from a transmitter close to Pikes Peak and the famed Garden of the Gods. Until now, it has been owned by Vic Michael. With the FCC's OK, it will soon be in the hands of a new owner.
Moyer Retirement Leads To Howard Rise At Salem/D.C.
He was there when Salem Media Group purchased WAVA-FM from Emmis Communications in late 1991, taking over the former Top 40 station on a snowy Valentine's Day 1992. Now, Tom Moyer is set to retire after three decades overseeing all of Salem's stations serving the National Capital Area. His successor was revealed by Salem on Thursday.
Westwood One adds Peter Greenberg Worldwide
Westwood One has added Peter Greenberg Worldwide to its stable of programming. The program originates from a different location around the globe each weekend....
O’Shaughnessy Family Sells WVIP To Tim Dukes’ Group
It's the end of an era in Westchester County, N.Y., as the descendants of the late Bill O'Shaughnessy, who died in May 2022 at the age of 84, have agreed to sell the Class A FM licensed to New Rochelle that's served as a home for diverse, multicultural programming.
Former Pittsburgh DJ charged with child porn
Detectives with the Allegheny County, PA District Attorney's Office arrested a former DJ 6/4 on charges of distributing child pornography. Michael H. McGann, 65,...
Baltimore getting 50kW Fox Sports station
Starting Monday, Baltimore will have a 50-thousand watt (daytime) all Sports talker. WVIE 1370 AM will change from Talk to become Fox 1370 Sports...
New Name, New Flagship: iHeart Scores Commanders
The Daniel Snyder-owned National Football Team in Washington, D.C., formerly known as the Redskins, has inked a multi-faceted agreement with iHeartMedia. It puts the team's games on the main Classic Rock FM in the market.
Department of Commerce supports PRA
Saying that the establishment of a broadcast performance royalty will spur the investment necessary for the creation of music for the general public to enjoy, the DOC said in a letter to certain members of Congress that it supports the Performance Rights
CBS Radio to keep O&A in NYC, Boston, Cleveland
CBS Radio says it will continue to air Opie & Anthony in morning drive on WXRK-FM New York, WBCN-FM Boston and WKRK-FM Cleveland. The...
SiriusXM With 360L Comes To Subaru
Take a spin in a brand-new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, or five other models, and you may be taken aback by the enhanced audio entertainment dashboard. While HD Radio is easily accessible, SiriusXM subscribers are also benefiting from a next-generation upgrade.
FCC minority radio panel comes into focus
The FCC will be doing more than looking into minority broadcast ownership issues next week – that panel is scheduled to sit Wednesday, 1/27/10....