Cell phone-only sampling kicks in for 151 diary markets
Sampling for the Spring 2009 radio survey has begun, so Arbitron is making sure we all know that it has delivered on its promise...
Citadel sees covenant difficulties in 2010
Citadel Broadcasting has reworked the terms of its senior credit and term facility to give it some breathing room in 2009. But the company is already
Beasley/Vegas launches “102.7 Now”
Yesterday Las Vegas listeners were introduced to Beasley Broadcast’s newest radio station, 102.7 NOW/www1027now.fm. The format flip from AC “Fresh 102.7” (KFRH-FM) follows in...
MMTC supports FM auction tweaks
The Minority Media and Telecommunications Council is asking for some changes to the FM bidding process from the FCC, with an eye to getting...
Phoenix and Denver AMs head to auction
Every bankruptcy is a tragedy. This one is even more tragic. Here is the sad saga of KNRV-AM Denver and KNUV-AM Phoenix.Former Susquehanna Radio...
Boucher wants royalty negotiations
House Telecom Subcommittee Chairman Rick Boucher (D-VA) used a DC gathering of broadcasters Tuesday to call for them to negotiate with RIAA on acceptable terms for performance royalty fees. NAB is having none of it.
TNS releases March Madness ad trends
TNS Media Intelligence has once again drawn upon its extensive database to provide the most current statistics and trends on March Madness advertising:
GroupM: Global ad spend to fall 4.4%
Global ad spending in measured media is expected to drop 4.4% to $425 billion in 2009 compared to 2008 when spending was up 3%, according to a
Mercedes-Benz expands HD Radio availability
iBiquity Digital announced today that Mercedes-Benz will extend the availability of HD Radio technology on its vehicles to a total of 11 models. It...
Arthur Penhallow leaving WRIF after 39 years
Greater Media’s WRIF Detroit regretfully announced the departure of 39-year veteran afternoon drive host, Arthur Penhallow. After months of negotiations, WRIF management and Penhallow...
Univision Radio to add “Viva La Familia” programming
Following the success of Todobebé’s “Viva La Familia” on the Univision Television Network, Univision Radio announced a partnership to bring Todobebé and “Viva La...
CBS Radio to blow up 94.7 in DC
And the format switches just keep coming: Blowing up the Classic Rock format of WTGB-FM DC, John Mayer, Kelly Clarkson, Maroon 5, Natasha Bedingfield,...
Jim West dead at 84
Jingle/radio legend Jim West died Friday after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease and COPD.West started out as a jazz musician, but left the...
Lars Larson launches with 90% of former affils.
Lars Larson returns live to the national airwaves today via Compass Media Networks with 135 of the 150 (former) stations agreeing to carry the...
AWRT attacks the tax
House Judiciary Committee leaders John Conyers (D-MI) and Lamar Smith (R-TX) have heard from American Women in Radio and Television on the topic of...