Warshaw Waves Goodbye To Big Sky Sextet
Big Sky Country is the name many associate with the state of Montana. In Billings are two AMs and four FMs that have been owned by the Jeff Warshaw-led Connoisseur Media. Now, Connoisseur is cutting these stations loose to better focus on properties closer to home.
A United Plea For Senate Passage Of PIRATE Act
Broadcaster associations from all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico are asking two powerful Senators to pass legislation approved by the House of Representatives that would provide the FCC with stronger enforcement power against persistent pirate radio operators.
Townsquare Shows Off Its Segments
For the first time, Townsquare Media provided operating margin and profit financials for its three segments. The decision to do so came following discussions from analysts as to why the company had not done so, given the strength of its Townsquare Interactive unit.
Entercom’s Million-Dollar High Desert Departure
An AM-FM combo serving the Victorville, Calif., area inherited from its Reverse Morris Trust-fueled tax-free merger with CBS Radio are being spun by Entercom. Who's the buyer? Someone with properties already in the High Desert ... and in Honolulu.
Foreign Owners Team With Plattsburgh Pair On Empire Buy
In early 2018, a British citizen and his Polish wife attracted attention for their desire to purchase a silent FM in upstate New York left for dead by its previous licensee. Now, the couple are teaming up with another local broadcaster to acquire a silent AM from Joe Reilly.
With Philips’ Pick, McVay Returns To Full-Time Consulting
In August 2011, legendary AC programmer Mike McVay stepped away from his consultancy to take the role of SVP/Programming at Cumulus Media. He's ridden the rollercoaster ride at Cumulus until now. McVay has exited the company, but remains very involved.
FM Radio’s Resilience Integral To iHeart’s Ownership Views
iHeart is taking a definitive stance on a NAB plan to greatly weaken the Commission's ownership rules -- an opinion many radio broadcasting companies will be talking about for weeks to go. The strength of FM radio is crux to the company's argument.
Why iHeart Sees DOJ As Rule Change Master
In a 41-page filing made in response to the FCC's call for comments in its 2018 Quadrennial review of its media rules, iHeartMedia explains that its support for defining the market as broadcast radio, as the FCC has "repeatedly concluded" in prior reviews, is buttressed by DOJ's approach.
Powell Formally Bids Adieu To Florida Panhandle
Four FMs owned by Baton Rouge-based Powell Broadcasting Company were thrown off the air by Hurricane Michael. Faced with rebuilding the station’s facilities or abandoning them, Powell elected the latter. The sale of three of those stations via a deal with broker Kalil & Co. is now complete.
Cumulus Starts NYC-Area Wind-Down With WFAS’s End
For nearly five years, a hyperlocal AC serving Westchester County, N.Y. owned by Cumulus Media has used a 250-watt translator to continue what had been offered for many years on a Class A that's home now to an Urban station. Today, it has ceased operations.
Combo Sale, Brokered By Patrick, Officially Closes In Michigan
One of the first deals filed with the FCC in 2019 saw the purchase of an AM/FM combo in one of the more picturesque locales in Michigan. Now, this deal that saw Patrick Communications serve as the broker of record has just closed.
What’s Dragging Townsquare Media Stock?
One of the nation's biggest owners of radio stations in small and mid-sized markets just can't seem to ignite its stock on Wall Street. Townsquare Media shares were off by more than 5% on Wednesday, a move that only exacerbates lack of movement for the company led by CEO Bill Wilson.
Got Royalty Payments? Here’s ASCAP’s 2018 Revenue Total
So, how much did the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) see in revenue in 2018? The total is in the billions of dollars, thanks in part to a sharp rise in audio streaming revenue.
May Day For Marconi Nominations
The NAB is now accepting nominations for the 2019 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, and will accept all suggestions through the end of May. The Marconi Radio Awards recognize stations and individuals for their excellence and performance in radio.
Alpha No Longer Plays In Peoria
In early February, Peoria, Ill., was added to the list of locales a company founded by Larry Wilson is vacating. The transaction, which involves two AMs and four FMs, has now closed ... and Alpha Media is making a small profit on the deal.