Morris: Broadcasters changing views on PPM
Delaying PPM deployment was the right thing to do, not because there was any problem with the data, but because the company needed the “belief factor” to be there – for clients to have confidence in the ratings being generated.
Crystal Awards finalists named
NAB announced the 50 finalists for the 2008 Crystal Radio Awards competition, which recognizes radio stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service....
NY TV station subscribes to PPM
Strictly speaking, WYNZ-LP is a low-power television station on channel 6, but it operates as a commercial radio station, promoting its dial position as...
Envision announces “Think Green Radio”
Envision Radio Networks announces the launch of Think Green Radio, a new 60 second infotainment segment hosted by LA radio personality Harrison. Think Green...
World News Roundup celebrates 70th anniversary
America’s longest running broadcast happens to be on network radio. CBS News Radio's The World News Roundup forged broadcasting history when it launched on...
Univision Radio adding Enrique and Joe in Miami, Fresno
Univision Radio announced their popular NYC duo Enrique Santos and Joe Ferrero will debut "The Enrique and Joe Show" in Miami with syndication in...
Battle continues over Arbitron metro
We will be interested to see whether the FCC decides to pick up this hot potato. If the Commission does assert that it has authority over Arbitron metro definitions, it will no doubt have to defend that position in court at some point.
CBS Radio teams with AOL
Does anyone lose out? That would be XM Satellite Radio, whose music channels will come off of AOL Radio as of May 1st.
Judge may toss Savage suit
No ruling has actually been issued yet, but the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is celebrating because US District Judge Susan Illston said Friday...
Carol Wychor dead at 78
The wife of former Minnesota Broadcasters Association President Jim Wychor has died after a short illness. Carol Wychor was 78. The couple had been...
Denver’s “Fan” moves to FM
Lincoln Financial Media yesterday moved KKFN “The Fan” in Denver from its 950 AM signal to the FM band at 104.3, replacing the Smooth...
Keynoter for NY Radio Forum
John Mittnacht, Director of Advertising, Global Wealth Management, Citigroup, will deliver the opening keynote during “Unleash Your Audio Strategy,” the third annual New York...
Gotta give ’em credit
GE Commercial Finance’s Media, Communications & Entertainment business announced that it has closed a 33 million bucks secured credit facility for GAPWest Broadcasting, helping...
No longer a dollar a year man
CEO Jeff Smulyan is back on the payroll at Emmis Communications. After a year of taking a single dollar as his paycheck (12/13/06 RBR...
Univision Radio soars
The Hispanic media giant had a pretty good Q4 overall, with revenues up 6.1% to 544.3 million and operating income up 10.9% to 512.8...