The InFOCUS Podcast: Buddy Shula
The owner of "The Big WECK" and "The Keys' Yacht Rock Station," Buddy Shula, returns to the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, to share more about two key promotions. One involves a full-service ad agency run alongside a Buffalo radio operation. Learn how this could work for your operation, too! LISTEN HERE
On Death Valley’s Edge, A FM Shift Is Sought
Accessible only by California Highway 127 and known for desert hikes and a hot springs resort yet just 40 miles from Las Vegas' major radio broadcast towers, Tecopa, Calif., is home to a Class A FM that a licensee wants to move to another frequency. Why? It's tied to an upgrade it wants for a station some 60 miles to the north, just to the north of Pahrump, Nev.
K-LOVE To Come To The Virgin Islands
It has a Class A FM signal serving the U.S. Virgin Islands, and until now has been owned by a Detroit-based individual who leases the HD2 signal on WGPR-FM in the Motor City. That programming also airs on the St. Thomas-based FM, licensed to Charlotte Amalie. But, that will soon change in a significant way.
After Just Three Months. Greenlee Leaves Podbean
He had just joined Podbean in December 2022 as SVP of Content and Partnerships, coming on board after notable tenures at big-name podcast companies Libsyn and Spreaker. Now, Rob Greenlee is preparing for his next opportunity.
NAB Puts A Big Emphasis On Radio For Vegas Affair
Don't think the 2023 NAB Show in Las Vegas will be a key conference and expo for the Radio industry? April Carty-Sipp, the NAB's EVP of Industry Affairs, wants you to erase that notion now and solidify your plans to be at this year's event today.
AM Radio Entrepreneur Remembered Across New England
In 1995, a silent AM radio station that today is a Class B facility operated by Holy Family Communications was acquired for $50,000. It marked Alexander Langer's first activity as a licensee in the greater Boston area. Today, Langer is being remembered for his efforts seen over the next 25 years in New England, as the entrepreneur passed away earlier this month.
Trustee Chosen By Nevada Bankruptcy Court For Stolz Stations
It's official. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada has signed off on an order selecting a trustee who will gain control of three FM radio stations licensed to LLCs affiliated with Royce International Broadcasting, owned by embattled owner Ed Stolz.
CBS News Celebrates 85 Years Of The ‘Roundup’
CBS News' World News Roundup is preparing to mark its 85th anniversary, with special programming across Monday to celebrate the longest-running news broadcast in the U.S.
Take Two for Bert Kaufman As AMs Get New Buyer
In July 2019, a bail bondsman and business consultant who switched political parties to become a Republican in a failed 2014 Congressional bid agreed to purchase a pair of AMs and their respective FM translators. That deal never closed, and a new buyer has emerged for the AMs.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Joe D’Angelo
What is Joe D'Angelo, Xperi Corp.'s SVP of Broadcast, looking forward to sharing and learning at the NAB Show? And, what is his viewpoint on the hot topic of AM radio preservation in a vehicle's in-dash audio entertainment system?
He shares this thoughts in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE
Saga Enjoys Revenue, EPS Boosts In Q4
Even with added expenses associated with several payments to the estate of company founder Ed Christian following his untimely death in August 2022, Saga Communications enjoyed a strong end to the year as both net revenue and earnings increased year-over-year.
Conservative Hispanic Radio Brand Widens Florida Footprint
Americano Media is growing, with agreements in place to bring its brand of conservative Spanish-language spoken word programming to three other Florida markets.
Sen. Markey Calls Out Eight Automakers For AM Removal
In December, the Democratic Senator from Massachusetts, a longtime proponent of broadcast radio, sent a letter urging automakers to maintain access to free broadcast AM radio, including in electric vehicles, for sake of public safety. Responses were released on Wednesday by the legislator.
Adelman Ownership Transfers To Widow Following November Death
While technically tied to the vast Los Angeles DMA, the High Desert community of Ridgecrest, Calif., and nearby China Lake are some 150 miles from the Sunset Strip. Yet, there's been one dominant local broadcaster, and it is being handed to the widow of its deceased sole owner.
The ‘March of the Ss’: Small Business Trends Uncovered
How has Main Street changed since 2019 and how will it change local advertising? Corey Elliott, Borrell Associates' Executive Vice President for Local Market Intelligence, took a stab at that question in a highly engaging Borrell Miami 2023 conference presentation on Tuesday.