Mays brothers take pay cut
They haven’t lost their jobs like 1,850 others at Clear Channel Communications, but CEO Mark Mays and President/CFO Randall Mays have agreed to cuts in their base pay and potential bonuses
Wanted by the FBI: Radio One
The Federal Bureau of Investigation wants to be able to communicate fast with citizens in America’s largest urban areas. Its avenue of choice: Radio...
Utah Public Radio goes HD with new Jampro antenna
Jampro Antenna / RF Systems announced that Utah Public Radio has completed the installation of a Jampro dual-input antenna to inaugurate HD broadcasting for...
The National Automotive Roundtable
The American Automotive Industry has never faced greater challenges. The government loans, the reorganization, the workers, the products, the dealers; what is the future...
Entravision brings “El Gato” to LA; keeps Indie online, in tact
As predicted (1/16/09 RBR #10), Entravision Communications has introduced its new “El Gato” format to the LA market on KDLD/KDLE 103.1 FM—replacing the Indie...
Clear Channel issues 1,850 pink slips
The widely anticipated staff cuts at Clear Channel Communications were even a bit bigger than expected. The company laid off 1,850 people, or 9% of the total staff, across Clear Channel
Waiting for the axe to fall
Many Clear Channel Communications employees may be taking a dose of Pepto-Bismol before heading to work today, what with all the rumors circulating that...
Another radio group downgraded by Moody’s
Being privately owned doesn’t protect you from the impact of an economic downturn, particularly if your company has a significant debt load
RAB ends monthly sales figures
The Radio Advertising Bureau stopped issuing detailed press releases on monthly revenue figures a year ago, but continued to put out the bare bones...
Syndication One details inaugural coverage
Syndication One and the Radio One Network will broadcast four nationally syndicated radio shows live from DC for the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama. ...
NY Times looks at digital radio in Europe
The NY Times reports During World War II, when Nazi propaganda ruled the airwaves in the Third Reich, a 215-meter radio tower near Beromünster in Switzerland was a beacon of
Spotlight shining on Clear Channel cuts
When you’re the biggest radio group in the country you attract more media attention than anyone else. Not only is the tabloid New York Post reporting that pink slips will be flying tomorrow
WLDR FM first station in N. Michigan to broadcast in HD
Broadcast Electronics-equipped WLDR 101.9 FM announced in a press conference it is the first radio station in northern Michigan to broadcast in HD Radio. ...
ReachMD launches “Heart Matters”
ReachMD, provider of advanced healthcare information for medical professionals by medical professionals, announced the launch of the Heart Matters programming series on XM 160....
Stevie Wonder recognizes HD Radio
At CES, iBiquity Digital received a Stevie Wonder and Friends Vision Free Product Award. Four other organizations that utilize HD Radio technology in their...