The Old WAAF: A Greater LOVE for Boston
Getting full-market coverage in Boston for the former WAAF was always a concern. Now, the station — now a KLOVE Christian Contemporary noncomm owned by Educational Media Foundation — has it. And, it is thanks to GEO Broadcast Solutions, the company seeking FCC approval for its "Zonecasting" technology.
Could The Rick Dees-Era KIIS Be Radio’s Recipe For Success Today?
In these COVID-19 times, a little feel-good nostalgia could provide some new inspiration and ways to propel growth, even when you think the worst. This involved listening to one of the most-revered Top 40 stations L.A. ever saw. No, it's not 93KHJ. Rather, it's the Rick Dees-era KIIS-FM. Why it was so successful could bring big riches to you in 2022, our editor-in-chief says.
It’s All Good News For Podcasting
Brands continue to eye podcasts. Two new pieces of data released this week indicate the medium is healthy, advertisers are interested and the money will continue to flow for the next several years. Here's a full report, courtesy of Podcast Business Journal.
‘Progress, Profit, People’: MFM Two-Day Virtual Event’s Focus
The event, spread across two consecutive days in late October, is poised to provide online attendees a look at issues that will affect media companies in the year ahead, even as COVID-19 continues disrupting everything.
Mexico makes move toward HD Radio
iBiquity Digital commended Cofetel, Mexico's FCC, for a proposal that, when approved, will allow radio stations along the country's northern U.S. border to voluntarily...
Dear Radio Broadcaster: ‘What Business are You in Now?”
Unforeseen disruptions force businesses to adapt. Count COVID-19 as one of them. A 2020 Radio Show session held Tuesday offered four tales of how broadcasters and those outside the radio broadcasting industry have rethought, revamped and retooled what they do to meet the challenges of today.
AFM’s Lee offers to talk to Conyers about PRA
Dalhart TX, according to radio operator George Chambers, is a town of 7K, located in unrated territory in the upper northwest corner of the Texas
Andrulonis Says Goodbye To ‘Carolina Country’
When Jeff Andrulonis shifted his focus from ownership and management of radio stations in the Twin Tiers of Pennsylvania and New York to the Carolinas, he did so under the guise of "making the noise around here you can't ignore!" Soon, his Colonial Radio Group will be doing so with one less property, as it is selling a Grand Strand FM.
Radio in Sweden suffering from podcast competition
The good news for commercial radio broadcasters in Sweden: Revenues in October were up 7.5%, according to The Local, a Swedish English
A Montana Quintet Is Released From Receivership
The sale of five radio stations serving Southwest Montana has been authorized by order of the Montana Eighteenth Judicial District Court, serving Gallatin County. As such, the receiver who held the licenses for the two AMs and three FMs is formally transferring them to a limited liability company based in Idaho.
Paul & Young Ron re-up with Clear Channel
The two first teamed up in 1990, debuting on WSHE-FM (103.5) before switching to Clear Channel
A Two-Buyer Mile High Deal Is Complete
With 1kw from 1 tower in Southwest Denver, an AM branded as Mile High Sports has served as the home for Colorado State Rams athletics and for the recently launched Bet R Network. Now, Mile High Sports' over-the-air coverage is in question, as the AM and the FM translator it has used for the past five years have been sold to separate buyers.
WIOU-AM to become ESPN Radio affiliate
Hoosier AM/FM LLC’s News-Talk WIOU-AM is planning a 7/1 move to an ESPN Radio format. Station manager Ernie Caldemone told the Kokomo Tribune the...
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AURN announces 2013 SBN Sports Black College All-American Team
American Urban Radio Networks and its partner, the Black College Football Hall of Fame are proud to announce