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...
Michio Kaku’s “Physics Of The Impossible” soars on NY Times list
Michio Kaku, host of Talk Radio Network’s “Science Fantastic,” has a new book out--“Physics of the Impossible.” It has already hit the NY Times...
Rohde & Schwarz at NAB 2008: latest transmitter and test solutions
Rohde & Schwarz will present its latest transmitter and test solutions at NAB Las Vegas. One highlight will be the R&S Nx8300 family of...
Clear Channel wins a big one!
Hang onto your hats! The battle between Clear Channel Communications and the banks who are supposed to fund its $26.7 billion buyout is moving...
Banks under pressure
It’s strike two for the banks who were supposed to fund the 26.7 billion bucks buyout of Clear Channel Communications. A federal judge has...
The Philly PPM in-tab explanation
Yes, in-tab numbers for PPM were down for Week 1 of March in Philadelphia (4/2/08 RBR #65). After checking into it, Arbitron Sr. VP...