Reassigning direct reports at CCU
With the departure of Jerry Kersting for Tribune Company, Clear Channel has reworked the chain of command for some of the people who used...
NDS to demo targeted advertising capabilities
NDS, provider of conditional access technology solutions, will display its RadioGuard technology at the 2008 NAB Show, including a first-time demo of targeted advertising. ...
Pay cut for Suleman at Citadel
Citadel Broadcasting CEO Farid Suleman saw his compensation go down last year as the company acquired ABC Radio and then watched its stock price plunge as both the new big market stations and the existing Citadel portfolio underperformed.
EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network covering Pope’s visit
EWTN Global Catholic Network will provide extensive coverage of Pope Benedict XVI’s first U.S. visit April 15th - 20th through its English and Spanish...
“Wine Crush” now in 30 markets, XM
Wine Crush debuted 1/16, guiding consumers through the often overwhelming process of selecting, storing and serving wines, via Performance Racing Network (www.goprn.com). The show...
Arbitron tells Philly clients all is well
We heard from both Arbitron officials and constant critic Randy Kabrich about the Philly in-tabs, either they are just as expected, or this is a serious problem.
Keeping the pressure up
Almost forgotten as Clear Channel, two private equity firms and six banks battle in various courts is Highfields Capital, the hedge fund that stands to be the third largest owner of Clear Channel if the going-private transaction closes.
Localism, Kekeluv still on the mike
Peak Broadcasting's 103.3 Kiss FM Radio in Boise, ID is close to breaking a record with PD and Afternoon host Kekeluv (Steve Kicklighter) aiming to broadcast for 175 consecutive hours (7 days) without sleep.
Banks try to limit risk
The six banks who were supposed to fund the private equity buyout of Clear Channel Communications have asked a New York state court to...
Poor pirate busted in port of call
Spectrum buccaneer Roubens Maignan plied the airwaves of Port St. Lucie FL, in the Fort Pierce-Stuart-Vero Beach Arbitron market, using 106.1 MHz for his...
CC Radio now airing 340 HD stations with iTunes Tagging
Clear Channel Radio today announced the HD Radio iTunes tagging feature with more than 340 of its primary HD stations now capable of transferring...
Milwaukee Brewers and WTMJ extend rights deal
The Milwaukee Brewers and Newsradio 620 WTMJ announced the completion of a radio rights agreement that continues the longstanding partnership between the two organizations,...
Fabulous Sports Babe back in the game in Tampa
Genesis Communications announced The Fabulous Sports Babe, has been signed as a free agent to co-host the Scot Brantley Show on WHBO ESPN AM...
Randi Rhodes suspended
Air America Radio has suspended network talk host Randi Rhodes after video of an appearance she made in San Francisco was posted on YouTube....
Wegener execs selected as speakers at NAB 2008
Wegener, provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, announced that two of its execs have been selected as feature speakers...