Boise is Local
Our consistent call for station promotions demonstrating the value of local radio, Peak Broadcasting's 103.3 Kiss Fm Radio is going for a record. Afternoon host...
CCU battling goes on
Clear Channel has told a federal court that an attempt by a group of banks to move their legal wrangling to federal jurisdiction is improper and that the case should be remanded to the Texas state courts.
HD Digital Radio Alliance pushing consumers to “upgrade”
HD Radio is moving into a new phase, effective today. “We’ve really done a pretty good job creating awareness, meaning that people are now...
Diary markets to get own call; Arbitron touts PPM for Urban
If the majority of radio markets have felt left out as Arbitron held conference calls each month to discuss the PPM rollout, stations in diary markets are now getting their own opportunity to air their gripes and ask questions.
If I were Bonneville…
What formats are missing in Los Angeles these days? Which have potential 25-54? How many would fall in the company's comfort zone? Don't be surprised if the choice is
Closing table was set, but banks didn’t show
Despite some disagreements with the banks over exactly what the terms of their loans would be, Clear Channel Communications says in an SEC filing...
25-Seven Systems introduces program delay monitor
25-Seven Systems announced the arrival of its Program Delay Manager (PDM) in both IP audio and standard digital/analog I/O configurations. PDM offers full protection...
Arbitron February PPM client update: The good and the questionable
Arbitron delivered its February PPM client update Friday, with President of Sales and Marketing Pierre Bouvard mentioning they are continuing to exceed benchmarks set...
Unclear closure for Clear Channel
Clear Channel has issued a statement reiterating its desire to bring its 26.7B privatization deal to a satisfactory conclusion.
What happens next?
Getting a judge in San Antonio to order giant banks to fork over 20 billion bucks is one thing - getting the cash in hand is another.
Moody’s also waiting for the outcome
Like the rest of us, Moody’s Investors Service is waiting to see whether or not the Clear Channel buyout gets to closing. Meanwhile, the...
RIAA applauds XM/Sirius wedding
Mitch Bainwol, Chairman & CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), has this to say about DOJ approval of the merger between...
Breaking news shifts votes
Tuesday evening’s revelation from the Wall Street Journal website that things had gone awry for the Clear Channel buyout certainly shifted voting in the...
Clear Channel wins restraining order against banks
A Texas state judge in San Antonio has granted Clear Channel Communications a temporary restraining order that essentially orders a syndicate of banks to...
Wally Phillips dead at 82
For 42 years until his retirement in 1998, Wally Phillips was a familiar voice on WGN-AM Chicago. The station reports that Phillips died this...