Radio News

Understanding "the contextual affinities and nuances" of every radio market in the U.S. is key to connecting with listeners "in a mindset that matters." Yet, it is not a radio group but SiriusXM-owned Pandora that is telling potential marketers and advertising clients key facts about listeners in markets of all sizes. It's just another slap in the face of an industry that still doesn't get it, our editor-in-chief opines.

Talk about a circular transactions turnpike: In November 2018, Michael James Powell successfully grabbed a Class A FM in the Delmarva Region from Voice Radio LLC of Delaware. Now, Powell is spinning this station to an entity that just agreed to sell its lone property -- to none other than the company Powell bought this FM from some 13 months ago!

For years, veteran media broker Glenn Serafin was highly regarded for his knowledge of radio and television station transactions ... and values. Now, the media industry is paying tribute to Serafin, who passed away Monday in Tampa at the age of 69.

First, it was the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Now, Republican FCC Commissioner Mike O'Rielly has the Chief Compliance Officers at three of the world's biggest recorded music companies in his cross-hairs. O'Rielly still wants answers in response to an August 2019 report in Radio Ink that suggests a “pay-to-play it” atmosphere persists at U.S. radio stations.

The latest Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio report is out, and once again the auto insurance category is a big one for AM and FM radio. However, the latest report shows Progressive opening a wide gap by spot count over its nearest competitor.

Advertisers have been rushing to embrace new forms of lower-cost digital marketing. As a result, it's been harder and harder to sell them radio, TV, and newspaper advertising. Where are they spending their money, and how can radio stations that enjoy especially strong community connections take advantage of the new trends? Gordon Borrell has some answers.

The arrival of programming from the Voice of Russia's Sputnik Radio in Kansas City has generated much attention and renewed controversy of the Russian government-run operation. Now, there's a new twist to its broadened reach in America's heartland: it's on a frequency the ex-leader of one African American group argues should have been reserved for them, across the entire metro area.

With a 1-year target estimate of $4.50, Beasley Broadcast Group shares could be a bargain for some investors. The company's 6% dividend may also be a big lure. Even so, Simply Wall Street asks if the dividend is "worth your time."

On Nov. 1, 2019, RBR+TVBR was first to report the sale of a pair of FM radio stations to an entity led by Brenda Floyd and James Allgood. This transaction, which saw Bill Whitley of Media Services Group serve as the broker representing the seller, has just closed.

A Nebraska-based company headed by Tim Marshall and Craig Larson has closed on its acquisition of six stations in Scottsbluff, Neb., and an AM in the Nebraska town of Holdrege. The deal was brokered by Kalil & Co., and puts in motion the spin of one of those properties it now owns to VSS Catholic Communications.

The Chief Financial Officer for Beasley Media Group is being joined by the EVP/CFO for Bonneville International Corp. and the SVP/Controller and Treasurer of The E.W. Scripps Co. as co-chairs of the upcoming Media Financial Management association's 2020 CFO Summit.

News/Talk fans of WSB in Atlanta are now enjoying improved sound. HD Radio has been added to the station that recently relocated its transmitter and antenna for better coverage of metro Atlanta.

Colorado Public Radio (CPR) will be taking over the operation of 91.5 KRCC at Colorado College in Colorado Springs. The partnership will result in more than 80% of the state being reached by CPR.

A radio program that has been on the radar of National Intellegience officials will be airing in Kansas City. 'Sputnik' is slated to air on a trio of Alpine Broadcasting Corporation stations serving the KC area.

A 60 Day Extension has been granted for Cox Media Group (CMG) to continue publishing their daily Ohio newspapers. CMG was facing a deadline January 16 to reduce its publication schedule of its daily newspapers in Dayton, Hamilton, Middletown and Springfield.