Gratifying Moments on the Inspection Trail
Media Information Bureau featured columnist Ken Benner has some kind words for a federal agency that's largely shut down operations, the FCC. Here, he recalls his many "alternative inspections" and how helpful Commission staff were when any client of Benner's questioned his work. Benner also recalls how a session with eager journalism students reminded him of how the FCC Enforcement Bureau operates.
Beach and Cash: Top Wells Fargo Analyst Set For Summit
The individual at Wells Fargo Securities who has the best Wall Street look on radio and TV companies trading on Wall Street will be providing the "Financial Outlook for Media" at a Media Financial Management Association event scheduled for March 7-8 in Fort Lauderdale.
The Media Industry’s ‘Chief Pilot’ For Charity
William O’Shaughnessy is a legendary figure of American broadcasting. Today, he's paying tribute today to a media broker with a heart and soul that "clearly reside in identifying good and worthy causes." Here's why O'Shaughnessy has such great admiration for Dick Foreman.
Take Two For ‘PIRATE Act’ On Capitol Hill
The 115th Congress started the fight to give greater fighting power to the FCC to put these operators off the air for good, and to collect massively increased fines. It's up to the 116th Congress to act — and to permanently silence illegal radio stations like South Florida's "Radio Touche Douce."
Note Redemption Done For Urban One
Urban One, the company focused on African-American consumers founded by Cathy Hughes and presently run by Alfred Liggins III, her son, has given the required notice to redeem all $2.04 million aggregate principal of its 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020.
Alpha Talker Honored With Crystal Heritage Award
The NAB will honor an Alpha Media News/Talk station with a rich history with the esteemed NAB Crystal Heritage Award. The award will be presented during the We Are Broadcasters Celebration, held Tuesday, April 9 during the 2019 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
Broadcasting Students Get A Boost, Thanks To Two Radio Companies
The BMI Foundation is now accepting applications for its newly revamped BMI Founders Internship Program. This year’s program is in partnership with two major owners of AMs and FMs across the U.S.
Beasley’s Unfortunate Wall Street Flashback
And the hits just keep on comin' ... for Beasley Broadcast Group stockholders, that is. With Wednesday's close, the company that now owns Greater Media's former stations has a stock value last seen 2 1/2 years ago.
Hispanic Radio Podcast: ‘Mega’ Success In Cradle of Liberty
"Mega Nation" is a sales and ratings success. The radio network serving the Philadelphia DMA also recently went viral thanks to its Spanish-language play-by-play of a historic Philadelphia Eagles win. What can you learn from what's going on in the Delaware Valley? This podcast could give you some great ideas.
Urban One Founder Gets NAB Hall Of Fame Nod
What do Elvis Duran and the founder and chairperson of what is today known as Urban One have in common? Come April 8, they can each say that they are inductees into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
Two Big iHeart Events Stick With Broadcast TV Partner
The iHeartRadio Music Awards may be switching TV homes, but the two-day iHeartRadio Music Festival as well as the annual holiday iHeartRadio Jingle Ball event staged by iHeartMedia are sticking with the broadcast TV partner it has had since 2012.
Behind The Live Music Streaming Service Elected By iHeart
The nation's No. 1 owner of AM and FM radio stations on Monday announced that it has reached a partnership with a global digital media company focused on live entertainment to give alternative music fans who can't make it to Inglewood, Calif., on Jan. 19 a virtual seat at a big concert event.
Roque Rises To Lead SBS’ Puerto Rico Properties
Victor Roque is a veteran of Puerto Rico's media world, and has until now served as VP/Sales for Spanish Broadcasting System's four cadenas on the island. Now, Roque has been tasked with overseeing all of the Miami-based company's operations in metro San Juan and across the U.S. commonwealth.
Cumulus Extends Its Passport To Benztown
One of the nation's biggest radio broadcasting companies has secured its continued access to radio imaging, production, voiceover, programming and jingles from Benztown. The multi-year partnership extension also includes this radio company's national arm.
How to Quadruple Your Local Direct Sales
What if you could learn how to improve your local direct sales techniques, and as a result, score bigger sales the rest of the year and beyond? Would that help make your station budget — and increase your bank account as well? What if you could learn all of that and have fun doing it? The Hispanic Radio Conference is pleased to present a special session by a renowned sales guru on Wednesday, March 13.