Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Clear Channel wins another big round in court

Clear Channel Communications has six big banks on the ropes again. A state court judge in New York on Friday rejected a move by...

Key turns to new name

Key Broadcasting is no more. The Somerset, KY-based radio group has taken the new name of Forcht Broadcasting, which CEO Mike Tarter says better...

PPM hits targets in March

Arbitron execs reviewed March PPM data Friday, assuring clients that the drop in 18-24 sample numbers is only temporary, due to the focus on increasing 25-34 performance. The ratings company also says panel build-up is right on track for PPM markets firing up later this year.

No news is, well, no news

A judge in New York heard arguments yesterday in a lawsuit over the incomplete 26.7 billion bucks buyout of Clear Channel Communications. But after...

Pop Tarts presents “American Idols Live!” tour

19 Entertainment Founder/CEO and creator of American Idol Simon Fuller and AEG Live, announced the on-sale ticket date for this summer's Pop Tarts Presents...

Jury rules against Clear Channel

Clear Channel Communications plans to appeal a federal jury’s finding that its in-house software for maximizing ad revenues infringes a patent held by Grantley...

Entercom slashes dividend

It’s not a lack of cash, but rather CEO David Field says Entercom can make better use of it buying back stock and the...

USRN debuts “Animadio”

United Stations Radio Networks announced that its Comedy Division will begin offering animated versions of a number of its radio comedy bits as video...

Towering financial opportunity for broadcasters

Every radio and television station has a tower. In fact, some AM stations have a bunch of them. But just because your business requires...

A Great One Minute Idea

Window Replacement Companies By Paul WeylandSituation: In tough economic times people may not be able to move into a new home. So why not make...

Satellite radio listenership grows

Arbitron says satellite radio services had about a half million more listeners in its Fall 2007 diary survey than in the previous Spring 2007...

Google Radio Automation connects with MusicMaster

Google became one of the first radio automation manufacturers to adopt the newly announced MusicMaster Nexus Server at the NAB convention in Las Vegas...

WPHT presents: Geraldo Rivera vs. Joey Vento

The Big Talker 1210, WPHT will host two outspoken guests in a debate during a live, remote radio broadcast on 4/26, 1-2 PM.  Big...

Extend, extend again…

As it continues to battle in court with six big banks, Clear Channel Comm. has again extended its bond tender offers, which can only...

Arbitron touts 25-34 efforts for PPM

With the release of its March data for Portable People Meter (PPM) markets, Arbitron is claiming success in raising numbers for 25-34 year-old panelists,...