Radio: Who will survive?
That is the ominous headline on the radio section of the latest broadcast/outdoor sector research report from Wachovia analyst Marci Ryvicker. She sees 2009 radio revenues falling 13%
Bonneville pulls iChannel Music
Bonneville has pulled the plug on its iChannel Music HD Network and streaming. For the most part, it has replaced the HD multicast with...
CC Radio launches traffic info via HD Radio
Clear Channel Radio’s Total Traffic Network announced it is the first company to launch real time traffic services over HD Radio channels. The service,...
Display ads lift search
According to 12 months of proprietary Specific Media Ad Effectiveness data, by comScore, display advertising significantly lifts Online search activity. The study demonstrates that...
McHenry Tichenor Sr. dead at 76
He was a pioneer of Hispanic radio in Texas and most recently had been working to bring an NFL franchise to the Rio Grande...
ABCRN reups, expands show with Mark Levin
ABC Radio Networks has re-upped with Mark Levin to a new multi-year syndication agreement. The Mark Levin Show is approaching its three-year anniversary with...
A taxing proposition?
The National Commission on Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing, a special panel created by Congress to look into transportation issues, is recommending an increase on...
The Huckabee Report launches
The Huckabee Report debuted yesterday on ABC Radio Networks with 38 affiliates. Among the stations carrying the twice-daily, short form news program on day...
Sovereign City apparently shuts down
It appears that radio syndicator Sovereign City Communications abruptly closed up shop yesterday. The surprise move came after the company, founded by entrepreneur Mark...
J Niice and Julian to host morning drive On B96
CBS Radio’s WBBM-FM Chicago announce J Niice & Julian On The Radio as the new morning show on B96, Chicago’s #1 Hit Music Station. ...
Genesis Communications has launched its new music format on WHBO 1470.
Genesis Communications has launched its new music format on WHBO 1470. The company is partnering with ABC Radio and the Timeless Music format. “It...
Midwest swap-fest for Cumulus and Clear Channel
Clear Channel has found a new home for the two stations it has to divest in Cincinnati under its settlement with the DOJ. WNNF-FM & WOFX-FM are going
Sirius XM drops Fox Business Channel
On 12/27/08, Sirius XM dropped Fox Business Channel from its lineup—but this time it wasn’t over failed contract negotiations as was the case with...
Clear Channel and Cumulus in swap
Clear Channel has found a new home for the two stations it has to divest in Cincinnati under its settlement with the DOJ. WNNF-FM...
Saga announces approval for reverse stock split
The Saga Communications Board of Directors has authorized, but not implemented, a reverse stock split of its Class A and Class B Common Stock,...