Economic recovery on the horizon?
That’s what the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia thinks – Charles Plosser thinks if we can just get through the first...
Sirius XM dissident demands look at books
Dissident shareholder Michael Hartleib, on behalf of SaveSirius.org, which he founded, has filed a demand to review numerous company books and records. He claims Sirius XM is required by
Pgh. mayor wants to drop “Ravens” from his name
In light of the bitter rivalry for the AFC Championship this Sunday with the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, at least for this...
Local Focus scores Home Depot
A deal has been struck between Local Focus Radio and Initiative Media for 2009 Home Depot annuals—at a 35% discount over last year for exclusive representation in 100% of the 150 non-repped
Appeal for King PSAs
The Corporation for National and Community Service and NAB are asking radio stations to air PSAs which support President-elect Barack Obama’s call to service...
Moneyman Ramsey to keynote
Dave Ramsey, money management expert and host of the nationally syndicated radio program, "The Dave Ramsey Show," will deliver a keynote address at the...
Business TalkRadio, Lifestyle TalkRadio drop year-long contracts
The Business TalkRadio Network and Lifestyle TalkRadio Network have announced they are eliminating their standard one year contracts for carrying any of their long...
TargetSpot partners with eight groups
TargetSpot, the nation’s largest internet radio advertising company, announced partnerships today with eight new networks, including Air America Media, Millennium Radio, Access 1 Communications,...
Britney Spears challenges broadcasters
Former Mouseketeer Britney Spears is not threatening to go berserk on a live broadcast, nor did she include actionably indecent material on anything
Arbitron sets paychecks for two CEOs
From filings with the SEC, we now know the deal that Michael Skarzynski cut with the board at Arbitron to come onboard as President and CEO. Also, outgoing CEO Steve Morris recently reworked his
Clear Channel settles software lawsuit
Clear Channel Communications has quietly settled a patent lawsuit by Grantley Patent Holdings over software used in Clear Channel Radio’s yield management system for...
Skarzynski takes over as Morris celebrates recent successes at Arbitron
Arbitron’s Board of Directors began the succession process three years ago for Steve Morris’ planned retirement this year, but the way the timing turned out, the outgoing CEO got to claim some major
Shake-up at R&R
Radio & Records announced that President and Publisher Erica Farber will leave at the end of January after heading the publication for 16 years....
Passing the baton at Arbitron
Arbitron's Steve Morris is heading into his long-planned retirement from day-to-day duty as CEO, although he will continue as Chairman of the Board. The...
FYI Radio execs on TV’s DTV transition
Ex-FCC chairs William Kennard and Michael Powell are calling for a postponement of the DTV deadline. Current chair Kevin Martin says stay on schedule....