Imus targeted in another legal battle
This time, the plaintiff is Flatsigned Press Inc., publisher of a book by President Gerald Ford. They claim Don Imus changed the script of...
Rick back on the air today
Rick Burgess will be back on the air today as half of the syndicated “Rick & Bubba Show.” Syndicator SSI put out a statement...
Clear Channel orders deep cuts as recession looms
Clear Channel Radio CEO John Hogan sent out an email Friday ordering all VPs, GMs and Business Managers to make immediate cost cuts to...
Rascal Flatts to host Westwood One's Country Countdown USA
Westwood One announced top-selling group Rascal Flatts will fill-in for Country Disc Jockey Hall of Fame inductee, Lon Helton as host of CMT’s Country...
New Indie & Classic Rock sites for 98 Rock
Hearst’s WIYY-FM (98 Rock) Baltimore's has unveiled new websites for its Indie Rock and Classic Rock audio streams, which simulcast its multicast channels: Indie979.com...
DC mayor to bring Radio One back to DC
DC Mayor Adrian Fenty has signed a Land Disposition Agreement with Broadcast Center One Partners that will bring Radio One to the District's Shaw...
Clear Channel approval released
RBR reported over a week ago that the FCC had voted unanimously to approve the sale of Clear Channel Communications to Thomas H. Lee...
Connoisseur team sees growth opportunity
With former Westwood One CEO Peter Kosann, pictured, on board as COO, Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw says the current state of the radio...
FOX News Radio details Super Tuesday coverage
FOX News Radio will provide live wall-to-wall coverage of Super Tuesday beginning at 7:00 PM-11:58 PM ET. FOX News’ Mike Majchrowitz will anchor the...
Westwood One announces Six Grammy nomination specials
Westwood One is presenting six format specific Grammy Nomination Specials for Country, CHR, Alternative, Hot AC, Urban and Classic Rock formats. Each special is...
Another view: National business isn’t tanking
After reading our report yesterday, which you can still find on www.RBR.com, Bear Stearns analyst Victor Miller told clients that national spot sales for...
Entercom on board for PPM
Entercom hadn’t been under any immediate pressure to sign a contract with Arbitron for Portable People Meter service, since it had no stations in...
Peter Kosann joins Connoisseur Media as COO
Former Westwood One CEO Peter Kosann has joined Connoisseur Media as COO, responsible for day-to-day operations of the company’s radio group.“We are extremely excited...
JRN's Clark Howard joins CNN's Robin Meade for "Money Coach" series
Clark Howard, Jones Radio Networks’ nationally syndicated host of The Clark Howard Show, is appearing on CNN Headline News’ Morning Express with Robin Meade. ...
Beasley announces fourth HD2 in SW FL
Beasley Broadcast Group announced its 96.1 K-ROCK is now multicasting “Haney’s Big House 96.1” on HD2. Haney’s Big House embraces the past, revisiting the...