Bloggers mystified by PRA passage
A pair of writers working at online publications are amazed that the two congressional judiciary committees placed themselves so snugly in the pocket of the RIAA. One of them noted
New WiFi radio branded with NPR
Bridging the gap between the online and broadcast worlds, the "NPR Radio" by Livio is the first internet radio with an exclusive menu dedicated to NPR stations and programs. With one device
W Radio 690 AM raising breast cancer awareness
October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and W Radio 690 AM in SoCal is committed to promoting awareness among its audience....
Jury deliberating KDND-FM death case
The lawsuit against Entercom by the family of a woman who died after a KDND-FM Sacramento contest is now in the hands of the...
Limbaugh and Sharpton continue battling
In the aftermath of public criticism that led to him being dropped from an NFL team bid, Rush Limbaugh used the opinion page of the Wall Street Journal to fire back at his critics for using “the race card.” That has now
Time to move for NCE apps north of the divide
The FCC has a week-long window opening up for non-profit entities to apply for station CPs that are in the commercial band – situated...
Entravision Denver stations lead in September
Entravision Communications announced its Denver stations KXPK (“La Tricolor”) and KJMN (“José”) ranked #1 and #2 respectively among persons 18-49 in each daypart. KJMN...
AFTRA lauds PRA vote
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) gave the Senate Judiciary Committee a thumbs up for moving the Performance Rights Act on to the Senate Floor. “Today’s action by the Senate
Watchdogs welcome LPFM vote
Actually, Prometheus Radio Project isn’t just a watchdog, it’s an instigator when it comes to LPFM. Both that organization and Free Press were ecstatic about the committee win for low power outlets
Station owner of WELE-AM faces more charges
WELE-AM Ormond Beach, FL owner Doug Wilhite is back in jail facing a nearly $1.6 million bond after 15 new charges were brought against...
How PRA plays on Wall Street
Analysts Rebecca Arbogast and David Kaut of Stifel Nicolaus took a quick look at Performance Rights Act, with less than shocking results when it comes to picking winners and losers should the measure pass
Senate panel approves PRA
As expected, the Senate Judiciary Committee sent the Performance Rights Act on its way to the Senate floor, requiring only a voice vote to overcome objections chiefly stated by John Cornyn (R-TX)
The people back free music on radio
75% of those surveyed on the topic of music and radio agreed that there should not be a performance fee attached to radio airplay, according to a
NY AG mum on Arbitron deadline
As noted a few days ago, Thursday, October 15 was the deadline for Arbitron to get Media Rating Council (MRC) accreditation for its Portable...
LPFM legislation sails through committee
The Local Community Radio Act of 2009 is on its way to the full House of Representatives after sailing through the Energy and Commerce Committee with no one voicing any objection. The bill would