Westwood One reorganizes top management
As first reported by RBR Saturday afternoon, Westwood One today announced the reorganization of its executive management team. The changes were initiated by the...
FCC hits stations for phone violations
The wrong number for a pair of Spanish Broadcasting System New York City FMs may well be 16K – put a dollar sign in...
Can Sirius XM survive?
Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Wienkes dares to raise the question of the “viability of the current business model” in his latest missive to clients on Sirius XM. The satellite radio company remains on his
Short and turbulent run for Beusse at WW1
Friday’s exit of Westwood One CEO Tom Beusse was certainly sudden and unexpected. It was just this month that he bought 375,000 shares of the company’s stock for $150,000 as one of three top execs to
Mel 'ZenMaster' changes course
“We have no plans for a reverse split,” Sirius XM CEO Mel Karmazin declared in August, when the stock was still a bit above a buck. Now the company is asking shareholders to approve a reverse split
RBR First: Major shakeup at WW1: Beusse has left the building
First reported by RBR on late afternoon Saturday, there are some major changes taking place at Westwood One (N:WON). CEO Tom Beusse was escorted
Bulletin: Major shakeup at WW1: Beusse has left the building
Bulletin: 5:30pm 10/18/08 - RBR FirstThere are some major changes taking place at Westwood One (N:WON). On Friday evening, 10/17, CEO Tom Beusse was...
Chicago AM launches Progressive Talk network
Today, Chicago's Progressive Talk radio listeners are getting three new FM stations to choose from. All of the progressive talk radio programs currently heard...
Entercom Memphis launches 94.1 KQK-FM
On Friday, Entercom Memphis launched Classic Hits 94.1 KQK-FM.“The songs on KQK are part of the DNA and rich history of the Mid-South,” said...
Continental Electronics bought by Lone Star CRA Fund
Continental Electronics, manufacturer and supplier of advanced RF transmission equipment, has been acquired by Lone Star CRA Fund LP, a Dallas-based private equity firm....
Another one bites the dust
Citi is the latest Wall Street firm to decide it can do without an analyst covering radio companies, so Tony Wible has left the...
Sovereign City signs with Momentum Media Marketing
Sovereign City Communications has retained Momentum Media Marketing to assist in the branding and positioning processes for its positive AC music format Oasis. Sovereign...
Radio Caracol broadcasting in HD
WSUA-Radio Caracol 1260 AM Miami has begun to broadcast in HD Radio. Listeners will also have the chance to see song title, artist and...
WRKO picks up Laura Ingraham
WRKO AM Boston will begin airing The Laura Ingraham Show on starting today between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.. Ingraham, whose show is syndicated...
Four dead in Aurora helicopter crash
The Sun-Times News Group reports three crew members and a 14-month-old were killed when a medical helicopter exploded and crashed into a field late...