Rio Grande Valley Won’t Lose Last Spoken-Word Radio Choice
In October 1947, KURV-AM began operations and is today a Class B News/Talker with a signal covering McAllen, Brownsville, Harlingen and Weslaco, Tex. Now, this station is poised to become a part of a giant of Mexican media. A format change is not in the plans.
From Sea Studies To Spanish-language Sales Success
Sabina Widmann holds a Master's degree in marine affairs and fishery management. But, for the past 15 years, she's been a successful radio industry sales and management professional. This includes running the 2019 Medallas de Cortez award-winning Station of the Year.
Beasley’s Year-To-Date Wall Street Wane
With the addition of radio stations in Boston and Detroit, many believed Beasley would begin 2019 with renewed vigor for its stock. Instead, Beasley's Q1 share performance has been rather dismal. On Tuesday morning, the decline in stock price continued.
Here Are The Honorees For The 44th Gracie Awards
The Gracies recognize exemplary programming created by, for and about women in radio, television, cable and interactive media. Honorees are selected in national, local and student markets, including both commercial and non-commercial outlets.
How To Avoid Pre-1972 Sound Recording Statutory Damages
With the filing of an online form, streamers and podcasters both have a bit of breathing room: an artist who alleges that the digital audio provider has infringed the artist’s pre-1972 copyright must first provide notice of the allegation to the individual listed in the form.
Are Spotify Investors Scared Of An Amazon Sting?
Spotify should be celebrating a successful public offering, as its shares have steadily climbed year-to-date to return to November 2018 levels, despite being far from its 1-year target price. Instead, it is seeing share erosion on Wall Street thanks to talk of a possible rival.
Should Buyers ‘Investigate’ Salem?
That's a question asked by "Simply Wall St.," a popular financial blog. With "significant price movement" seen in recent months, could this present an opportunity for investors? Or, is a price of $2.42 -- higher than where is today -- "reflective of the actual value" of Salem stock?
What’s The Path For Townsquare Stock?
In mid-October 2018, Townsquare Media shares appeared en route to surpass the $8 mark. Then, a slide transpired, sending shares down by nearly 50% on New Year's Eve. Today, TSQ appears to have stabilized -- but at a level well below what Wall Street wants.
First ‘Max’, Now ‘Mighty’: A Mexican Operator’s BCA Bounce
The worst situation any owner of a broadcast media property could face is the loss of their over-the-air home. For San Diego-based Broadcast Company of the Americas, it's now happened twice in five months. Is it "a momentary little blip," as one air talent said Thursday?
Struggles Continue For Beasley Stock
As 2019 began, Beasley Broadcast Group shares began to rise toward the $5 mark. By February, a decline was seen, with attempts of a rebound seen through March 11. Since then, BBGI has been on a steady slide, even with a target price well above its current trading level.
Entravision Slapped By NYSE For ’18 Earnings Filing Failure
With 10 days into the second quarter of 2019, many financial executives are likely starting to compute their company's Q1 earnings. Not so for Entravision Communications. It has yet to file its full-year 2018 and Q4 '18 results, and the NYSE is not happy.
Hit Record Without Airplay? That’s Fake News, WSJ
It's been an incredible two years for Billie Eilish, a 17-year-old singer-songwriter from L.A. Thanks, in part, by a song on the soundtrack to Netflix's "13 Reasons Why," Eilish's star is rising fast. But, according to the Wall Street Journal, it's come "without radio." That's not true.
Hubbard, Beasley, iHeart FMs Among Crystal Radio Award Winners
A Hubbard Radio Urban AC station formerly owned by Alpha Media. An iHeartMedia Urban station in New York. A longtime Classic Rocker serving Philadelphia, owned by Beasley Media Group. These were among the 10 stations honored with 2019 NAB Crystal Radio Awards.
Quadrennial Review’s Radio Ringleader: Mike O’Rielly
For those in attendance Monday at a NAB Show Q&A session featuring three of the FCC's five Commissioners, one thing became very obvious: Republican Commissioner Mike O'Rielly appears to be the person in control of how far the FCC will go in its "modernization" efforts.
Two FMs Warned Of Possible License Recovations
The "only locally owned and operated radio station in West Kentucky, Northwest Tennessee and Southern Illinois" could soon be silenced by the FCC. At the same time, a 25kw Class C Country station near Shreveport is also at risk of losing its license. Here's why.