Smulyan upbeat after reporting latest quarter (audio)

CEO Jeff Smulyan says Emmis Communications has solved its major structural problems

A New Brew From Seattle’s ‘Mens Room’

For more than a decade, Audacy's KISW-FM in Seattle has benefited local charities by bringing its own branded liquor of choice to consumers.  Now, the station's afternoon show is working with a new brewery partner with the launch of an IPA whose sales will benefit Fisher House.

Broadcaster receives state award for integrity

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Iowa has selected five honorees for its 2011 BBB Integrity Awards. One of them is a radio broadcaster. KMRY-AM...
Radio One

RNC Using Radio to Reach African Americans

Key Ohio stations owned and operated by Urban specialist Radio One are part of a media buy

Is ‘Fair Pay’ Really A ‘Public Policy No-Brainer’?

Thomas Sydnor, a Visiting Fellow with AEI’s Center for Internet, Communications, and Technology Policy, thinks so. In this Media Information Bureau column that's a must-read for every C-Suite executive in the radio industry, Sydnor believes such legislation is in the "legal, national, and economic interests of the U.S."

Another Challenging Q3, This Time From iHeart

The nation's biggest radio broadcasting company on Wednesday morning released its Q3 results. While the iHeartMedia segment extended its year-over-year revenue growth to 18 consecutive quarters, consolidated revenue decreased 1.9% and operating income slid by 23.7% in the three month period ending Sept. 30.
Chris Young

Audio, TV Revenue Dips As Entravision’s Digital Dollars Surge

Entravision Communications, more than ever, is a company reliant on digital advertising prowess. While its DNA is entwined in broadcast television and radio, it is Digital that dominates Entravision's revenue today. In Q2, the stark difference between Digital and Audio and Television, even when combined, is clear.

Univision Radio Makes Some Key Sales Changes

He joined Univision in 2006 as the Local Sales Manager for its Los Angeles media properties, following roles at Clear Channel Communications and its Katz Media Group. Now, he being promoted to SVP/Audio Sales and Client Solutions as part of a retooling of what Univision Communications calls its "Uforia" audio content arm.
FCC

LPFM and translators getting aired out at the FCC

The long road to Congressional approval is only the beginning of the regulatory slog.
Deal

Non-profit’s commercial station kicks off

The new owner will run it as a mainstream for-profit outlet.

NewsTalk 690 & 1260 changes lineup

Riverbend Communications’ KBLI-AM/KLBY-AM NewsTalk 690/1260 in Idaho Falls, ID says that beginning 12/5, the stations will add three new live and local talkers to...

Will Work for FM

There are a lot of ways to pay the seller when acquiring a radio station

Imus to return in January?

That's what the Drudge Report is speculating. News of the comeback first broke in the NY Post (7/3/07 RBR #129).Said the report: "Controversial radio...

KUBE 93 gets new morning show

Clear Channel/Seattle’s KUBE 93, Hits and Hip Hop, announced its new morning show, The JV Show with Rico and Selena, beginning Monday, 7/9.  The...

Entries Now Accepted For NABEF ‘Celebration’

The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) is now accepting entries for the 2018 Celebration of Service to America Awards, which recognize outstanding community service by local broadcasters.