Additional ‘GMO A Classic Choice For Northern Minn.
Northeast of Duluth, Minn., is a 63kw FM licensed to Grand Marais, Minn., atop Lutsen Mountain. After a period of silence due to transmitter problems, it is now simulcasting a Classic Rocker some 180 miles away. Thank this station's new owner for bringing it back to life.
Carr Talks, Warshaw Woos At Federalist Society Affair
How does Brendan Carr feel about "Ownership Limits in an Increasingly Competitive Audio Marketplace"? Attendees of a Tuesday Federalist Society luncheon may get his first public comments on the subject, along with insight from one key industry proponent of rule "modernization."
Pennsylvania AM Saved From Darkness By Twilight
One month ago, a Class B AM serving Reading, Pa., revealed that it would be signing off the air forever, ending nearly 90 years of service to this slice of the Keystone State. On Thursday, a white knight arrived to save WEEU-AM from eternal darkness. It's all thanks to Twilight Broadcasting.
What The Dickeys Could Have Done Differently At Cumulus
The radio industry is chatting over an appearance at The Conclave in Minneapolis by former Cumulus Media CEO Lew Dickey Jr. and his brother, John Dickey. The Dickeys had some interesting things to say about how, in retrospect, they would have done things a bit differently.
Pleading Cycle Set For Multimedios Ownership Ask
In April 2019, one of the most significant foreign ownership petitions to arrive at the FCC saw a Mexican multimedia giant file the paperwork necessary to gain full control of four stations once a part of Border Media Partners’ 33-station stable. Now, the public will have their say in the matter.
Townsquare Opts For A New Accounting Firm
Since Jan. 31, 2019, Bill Wilson has been the lone CEO. As such, it may not be too surprising to see Townsquare Media make a change with certain corporate-level needs. On June 13, such a change came, with Townsquare naming a new independent registered public accounting firm.
Access.1 Officially Exits Radio Station Ownership
In 2003, a media company primarily known for its radio holdings and its leadership by an African-American woman attracted the industry’s attention. Today, this company has just shed its last two broadcast holdings, which had been operated by Alpha Media.
Second EEO Audit Letters Dispatched At Random To Radio
On Thursday, the FCC's Enforcement Bureau sent its second group of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) audit letters for 2019 to randomly selected radio stations. What are the radio stations included in this audit? The Bureau shared the details on Tuesday.
Gen Media Partners Goes To School With Video News
Here's an announcement that doesn't require a bell ring from the Principal's office. Gen Media Partners (GMP) is launching a video news program for middle and high school students, educators, and parents.
A Leaner Emmis Sees Its Shares Skyrocket
The last week on Nasdaq has certainly been exciting for Emmis Communications. On June 10, the company confirmed that it is saying goodbye to the capital of the Lone Star State. That excited investors, and that enthusiasm hasn't ebbed. But, is that a "YES" vote for a N.Y. move?
‘The Steady Reach of Radio’: Audio Today, As Nielsen Sees It
Nielsen's newly released June 2019 Audio Today report is chock full of fresh insights regarding listening trends, including how consumers are using podcasts and smart speakers. It's yet another report showing that radio reaches more Americans each week (92%) than any other platform.
Digital Saves The Day For Radio Ad Growth Trends
Ten key U.S. findings were highlighted in the just-released summer 2019 update of MAGNA advertising forecasts, authored by MAGNA EVP/Global Market Intelligence Vincent Letang. For owners of broadcast media properties, the biggest learning involves radio.
Home Improvement Retailers Can’t Be Quieted At Spot Radio
There are two big takeaways from the latest Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio report. First, the home improvement retailer category continues to be one of the biggest for AM and FM radio stations. The second involves QSRs, and the use of spot radio by two big hamburger chains.
Townsquare Shares Are Sliding Again
Townsquare Media is very lightly traded on Wall Street. As such, a small group of shareholders can determine the trajectory of its stock. With Friday's close, it is heading southward, and is near $5. That's only happened twice before -- and both times were within the last six months.
Texas Deal Sees Eagle Flight, To God’s Delight
Thanks to a pair of transactions that have just been finalized, a Class C2 FM north of Houston is poised to become part of a network of stations made famous for its "God Listens" marketing campaign. The Classic Rock format on that FM? It's migrated to a new home.