With Ex-Dividend Confirmed, Entercom Gets Zacks Vote
Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, Entercom shares will go ex-dividend on Wednesday. That's perhaps one reason why influential Wall Street observer Zacks Equity Research calls "ETM" a "strong buy stock."
From I-95 To Mile High Reign, Fullam’s Career Reaches Road’s End
In 1975, John Fullam entered the radio business at a now-defunct company called the Home News Corporation. An October 1992 acceptance of VP/GM in WKQI-FM in Detroit served as the catalyst for a 44-year career that's now set to come to an end, with an exit from Entercom confirmed.
A New Chapter For ‘Radio Cantico Nuevo’
A rapidly growing New York-area religious broadcaster led by Erick Salgado and his son, Erick Salgado Jr., could be in for some additional prayer time in the coming weeks. That's because their company has become the latest operator of radio stations to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Radio’s Big Ad Spending Twins
Two big brands have stood out across 2019 as the biggest supporters of radio, from an advertising standpoint. For the week ending Nov. 24, their commitment to radio is as strong as ever.
Radio Duplication Rule NPRM Moves Forward At FCC
Should the FCC modify or erase a rule that limits AM or FM stations from airing more than 25% of total hours in an average broadcast week of duplicative programming? While Commissioners appear split on making any changes to its current rules, they've decided to let the people decide.
The Beef On WECK? A Third FM Translator Is Secured
Buddy Shula's "WECK Radio" has thrived with a locally programmed golden Oldies format heard on a 1kw AM and two FM translators. Now, a third FM translator has been secured by his company, allowing WECK to fill the last FM hole it had in the Buffalo market.
‘En Banc’ Rebuffed, SCOTUS Likely To Decide FCC Rule Rewrite
The FCC has one chance to fight a Sept. 23 decision by the Third Circuit Federal Appeals Court to rework its rule "modernization" order: Go to the Supreme Court, now that an en banc review request has been denied. Persons close to the matter tell RBR+TVBR this is likely to happen.
This Radio Operator’s AM Analysis: DOA
Jacobs Media Strategies President Fred Jacobs asked FCC Media Bureau symposium radio industry panelists for their individual prognoses of the state of AM stations. The CEO of one publicly traded company pretty much said it's dead, attracting rapt attention from all attendees.
Who’s Succeeding Jimmy deCastro In Chicago?
Entercom, via an internal memo distributed by COO Weezie Kramer, confirmed that it has selected a new Regional President for its Milwaukee and Madison, Wisc., stations who will also serve as the full-time Market Manager for its Chicago stations. It's the woman who's been running Gamut.
Beasley Founder Honored For A Lifetime Of Achievement
Speaking of the humble roots of her father, Caroline Beasley received a standing ovation from attendees of Radio's Financial Summit, Forecast 2020, on Wednesday while accepting the Lifetime Leadership Award on behalf of Beasley Broadcast Group founder George Beasley.
‘Save Community Radio’ Effort Starts With Noncomm’s Sale
A student and community radio station serving Illinois' state capital is being sold. The buyer is a broadcast ministry, which will convert the station to religious programming. A group of air personalities who work at the station aren't throwing in the towel, however.
A Random Encounter Reinforces Radio’s Localism
Does local media still matter? Who knew that the answer to this question would come while riding the F train from LaGuardia Airport to midtown Manhattan, by way of a first-time traveler to New York City who offers play-by-play of his local high school baseball team on the radio.
NAB Launches ‘Broadcast Essentials’ Education Program
The NAB is introducing a new online educational program for radio and television stations that's designed to help new station employees in small and medium markets navigate the industry "with the knowledge, tools and resources needed to succeed."
A Veteran Broker Opens AM, FM Appraisal Firm
After 41 years as a media broker, capped by a five-year stint as a partner and Director at Media Services Group, Bill Cate has opted to launch a new division of a longtime company he's owned that will focus specifically on radio station appraisals.
A Big Houston Noncomm Gifted Another Stick
When it comes to regional Religious powerhouses, a rapidly growing Class C noncomm in one of America’s largest markets has demonstrated prowess. It’s added stations to its family, and is now a formidable network. Now, it is being handed another property from a Louisiana church.