CBS Radio cuts staffers in LA
Last Friday afternoon the pink slips were flying at CBS Radio in LA—some 22 from what we’ve heard. Especially hard hit were anchors, reporters...
The MLC Sues Pandora For Unpaid Royalties
A complaint has been filed against the Sirius XM unit in a Nashville federal district court. The Mechanical Licensing Collective claims Pandora has underpaid The MLC for "multiple years" of royalties due under the compulsory mechanical blanket license.
Bonneville pulls iChannel Music
Bonneville has pulled the plug on its iChannel Music HD Network and streaming. For the most part, it has replaced the HD multicast with...
SBS Settles Series B Stock Litigation As Recap Effort Concludes
Publicly traded Hispanic-centric multimedia company Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) has completed its recapitalization effort and has closed its previously announced offering of notes due 2026. But, here's the big news: That Delaware Chancery Court matter regarding its Series B Preferred Stock is over.
NAB to honor Ed Christian
The NAB National Radio Award will be presented to Saga Communications CEO Ed Christian at this year’s NAB Radio Show in Philadelphia. He’ll be...
A Former Radio Station Home Is Poised For New Housing
A multifamily residential building is being proposed for a site on the west bank of the Malden River in suburban Medford, Mass., that until 20 years ago served as the home of one of the nation's most iconic Top 40 stations and its AM sibling.
Ex-Rep Tom Tancredo lands on radio
Former US Representative Tom Tancredo (R-CO) failed in his bid this year to become Governor of Colorado. Like so many out of work politicians...
DTS Took On How Much Debt to Buy iBiquity?
DTS CEO Jon Kirchner explains how much debt it took on in the iBiquity buy.
With Simington Dissenting, Latest Pirate FM Fines Arrive
The FCC has moved ahead with the issuance of four forfeiture notices, placing steep financial penalties on parties found to be associated in some way with unlicensed FM radio broadcasters. The locales range from Waterbury, Conn., to Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio.
Urban One Regains Nasdaq Compliance
As expected, the nation's leading multimedia company superserving Black consumers has regained compliance with the Nasdaq Stock Market's Periodic Filing Rule.
The MRC view on accrediting Arbitron's PPM
RBR-TVBR asked MRC CEO and Executive Director George Ivie whether the PPM accreditation process has been slower than usual. RBR-TVBR wanted to speak with Gregg Lindner, but Arbitron declined to make him available for an interview,
Triplett Takes On Tampa Bay For Beasley
In October, Beasley Media Group announced "a rare opportunity" that had become available to one lucky radio professional. It sought a top talent, "available to join a major market radio team as a VP." Three months later, Beasley is welcoming its new VP/Market Manager for its Tampa-St. Petersburg stations.
Curtis Media Group Adds In Coastal Carolina
Don Curtis has made a name for himself as a radio and digital media owner dedicated to North Carolina. After 50-plus years in broadcasting, he's still as committed as ever. His Curtis Media Group is expanding by acquiring an AM and two FMs in a coastal city.
Cumulus to sell KABC, KLOS site
What a smart move: Cumulus will sell its longtime 45,000 sq.-ft. facility and property for the stations on South La Cienega Boulevard in LA. The 10-acre site is near a stop on the Expo Line rail route connecting downtown LA and suburban Culver City, reports the LA Times:
Take Emmis private? Been there, done that (audio)
Smulyan agreed that the stock is undervalued, and he said Emmis management is working to boost the price on Wall Street. RBR-TVBR observation: A third attempt at going private? It would be easier and less costly for Jeff to just buy a baseball bat