ReachMD XM Channel 157 and Sermo partner
Another example of how XM makes money with advertising and cross-promotions: ReachMD XM Satellite Radio (Channel 157) and Cambridge, MA-based Sermo announced a partnership...
Westwood One offering "Thanksgiving with Garth & Trisha"
Westwood One presents the "Garth & Trisha At Home" special. Part of Westwood One's Country Six Pack series, the 3-hour special will air Thursday,...
RAB announces roadblock for Generous Nation PSA campaign
Following the success of the 2006-2007 Radio Roadblock in support of the Ad Council's Generous Nation PSA campaign, the RAB is urging Radio stations...
Mindshare issues statement on Houston PPM posting
Kathy Crawford, President of Local Broadcast at MindShare North America issued a statement on a story last week regarding the agency beginning PPM-based radio...
Broadcasters wonder why they weren't notified
On the above story, some broadcasters were concerned they weren't notified by the Arbitron Radio Advisory Council that agencies were working with the ratings...
Talkers diverge from the new
We've noted time after time how media talkers tend to take their cues from the news and amplify the top stories, as reported by...
Buyer follows his broker's advice
In fact, the buyer is his broker. Larry Patrick's Legend Communications (also owned by Susan Patrick) is buying KWOR-AMf/KKLX-FM Worland WY from Bill &...
HD Radio 2007
HD Radio descends upon LA Auto ShowVisitors to the LA Auto Show last week experienced five mobile billboards for HD Radio. The campaign takes...
Don Imus returns to mornings WTKK Boston
Just after losing Howie Carr, Greater Media Boston announced Don Imus will return to host the "Imus in the Morning" show on 96.9FM Talk...
President Dobbs?
Wall Street Journal columnist John Fund says friends of CNN's Lou Dobbs say Dobbs is considering a 3rd, or perhaps 4th party run for...
Will economic triple play dampen the holidays?
The Center for American Progress does not like what it sees when it comes to economic matters. It knows the holidays are a make-or-break...
XM/Sirius gets a backer
"How far would a person have to drive in order to find a substitute" for XM or Sirius programming, asks Rick Boucher (D-VA). He...
Uncertainty in cross-ownership land
When FCC Chairman unveiled his cross-ownership proposal, it looked like good news for combos in the top 20 markets, but we also noted its...
How bad can it get?
The current Wall Street consensus is that October radio revenues fell about 3%, but CL King analyst Jim Boyle now thinks the drop will...
VA legislator goes to bat for XM/Sirius
"How far would a person have to drive in order to find a substitute" for XM or Sirius programming, asks Rick Boucher (D-VA). He...