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,...
Pres. Clinton goes blue on noncom radio
A reporter from noncommercial newser WHYY-FM Philadelphia caught up with former President Bill Clinton (D-AR) Monday, and asked a question about controversial remarks made...
Moody’s downgrades New York Times Co.
This is a two-notch downgrade, putting the company’s debt rating at Baa3, the lowest rating that is considered investment grade. “The downgrade reflects Moody's...