DOT Drives Ahead With New Radio Effort
A new campaign from the U.S. Department of Transportation has made it the third-biggest advertiser using radio for the week ending Aug. 20. Who are the other big users of AM and FM radio to get their advertising messages to consumers? Click here to get the answer!
Pandora targeting local advertising for growth (audio)
Until now Pandora Media has gotten nearly all of its advertising revenues from national advertisers, but that is changing. CEO Joe Kennedy said
Radio hosts to descend on Washington
Roger Hedgecock of Radio America Networks will be the headliner as talk radio hosts head to Washington for a broadcast “town hall” on the...
Salem Shares Pummeled On Q2 Results, Q3 Forecast
Salem Media Group shares were down sharply in early trading on Wednesday, following the release of quarterly earnings that saw revenue beat analysts' forecasts while missing their prognostications on earnings per share. While Q2 offered mixed results, the third quarter does not offer a respite from weak advertising revenue trends.
Network Radio Upfront update
As the annual network radio upfront negotiating season is just beginning, RBR/SmartMedia is providing a weekly progress update, based on conversations with buyers and...
Schiller resignations not enough to take NPR off political agenda
National Public Radio is light two Schillers following the resignations of leader Vivian and fundraiser Ron, but that will have virtually no effect on...
Roy Henderson Fined For Michigan Flaw
The FCC has issued broadcaster Roy E. Henderson a forfeiture order for willfully and repeatedly violating two of the Commission's rules. It appears Henderson operated an FM station at variance from its license without FCC authorization, for failing to timely file a STA to operate with its adjusted technical facilities, and for failing to disclose material information regarding the unauthorized operation of this FM.
Nevada Senate candidate finds new radio Angle for fund-raising
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has known for some time that he faces an extremely difficult election cycle in terms of hanging on...
Skyview COO Upped To Chief Executive Role
Skyview Networks has established itself as a radio industry leader. Now, one of its top C-Suite figures is being promoted to CEO. What does this mean for Skyview founder Ken Thiele?
NPR, Harris, Towson University launch hearing, sight impaired HD effort
NPR, Harris Corporation and Towson University announced a new initiative to make radio more accessible to the hundreds of millions of hearing and visually...
Rivet Finds Funds
Streaming audio news is the specialty of Rivet Radio
Bustos launches "La Zeta" in Portland
La Zeta 94.3 FM is its second Portland FM launch (KZZR) in less than a month, joining its eXitos 93.5 and a group of...
Radio hopes for political windfall this year
Happy New Year 2008! With major ad sectors such as automotive still soft, broadcasters can at least prepare to count the money from what...
New Broadcasters Foundation Co-Vice Chairs
Scott Herman, Chief Operating Officer of CBS RADIO, and Jordan Wertlieb, President of Hearst Television, were voted to the office of VP during the Broadcasters Foundation of America’s Board of Directors meeting in New York City, recently.
Lotus Fresno launches new station
KLBN-FM, La Buena, moved frequency from 105.1 to a more powerful dial position at 101.9. The void of format at 105.1 was filled yesterday...