What’s Next For Entercom, Cumulus Staff In N.Y., Indy and Massachusetts?
From Music City USA to the streets of Midtown Manhattan, the radio industry is buzzing about Wednesday's post-Closing Bell announcement that Cumulus is swapping New York's NASH 94.7 and two Bay State stations to Entercom for its Indianapolis cluster. But what about the people? We now know.
Divergent Days On Wall Street For Two Former ‘Debt Bombs’
Wednesday was a strong day on the OTC Pink trading desk for the nation's No. 1 owner of radio stations. Today ... it was an ugly one. Meanwhile, Cumulus Media shares soared 5.8% following yesterday's big announcement that it was paring down assets to lower its leverage while adding three FMs in Indianapolis.
MMTC Cheers FCC’s ‘Positive Step’ For Broadcast EEO
The President/CEO of the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC) on Thursday commended the FCC for the approval at its February Open Meeting to seek public comment on a plan that ramps up enforcement of the Commission's broadcast employment nondiscrimination rule.
The Greatest Response To Gracie Call For Entries
The 2019 call for entries for the annual Gracie Awards was the most successful in the program’s history, says The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF). The milestone comes as AWM and its Foundation announce their 2019 National Board of Directors.
NPR Poised To Lose The Rio Grande Valley
If you're in the McAllen-Brownsville area and a regular listener to "Morning Edition," "All Things Considered," "Performance Today," and a locally hosted jazz program in afternoons, this story is very "Relevant" to you. That's because the two stations serving as home to Rio Grande Valley Public Radio have just been sold.
Hispanic Radio Podcast: Monetizing Radio’s Digital Platforms
Attracting local advertisers to traditional media is harder than ever, thanks to the growth of digital media solutions. How can radio stations, in particular those targeting Hispanic consumers, win over some of those advertisers with its own digital offerings? That's exactly what Armando Guerrero, of digital ad agency Ntooitive, discusses in this all-new Hispanic Radio Podcast with host Adam R Jacobson.
Edison At CRS: Understanding Country’s Parental Influence
A wide range of events start today at the 50th Country Radio Seminar, including a Sound Royalties Session, and opening ceremonies set for 3pm Central. At 3:30pm Central on Thursday, new research that puts a magnifying glass on the present and future of Country radio will be presented by Edison Research.
Radio Beyond The Big Markets: A New NAB Show Focus
Many radio industry observers say the industry's future lies in the success of AMs and FMs in small and medium-sized markets across the U.S. The NAB Show in Las Vegas will now feature a platform specifically for learning more about radio's opportunity in these locales.
Radio’s Reg Challenges, Up Close At Hispanic Radio Conference
Radio station owners and cluster GMs often find themselves navigating a host of never-ending regulatory challenges and legislative changes. One of the most anticipated sessions at the Hispanic Radio Conference every year is the legal and regulatory session. Returning as moderator is Frank Montero.
Entercom Latest To Affirm Q4 Release Date
How will 2018, and the final three months of last year, shape up for one big radio broadcasting company? We will have all of the answers in 10 days.
A Deal That’s So Money, Close To Coachella
The Palm Springs, Calif., market, is home to a very popular music festival. It's also home to some wealthy individuals with homes out in the desert, some two hours east of the greater Los Angeles area. That could explain why Money Radio exists ... or, at least, did. It's just been sold.
Mountain West Radio Pioneer Dies At Age 89
A member of both the Utah and Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame and the owner, until July 2018, of a Class C1 County station serving a rural portion of the Silver State has passed away. The funeral is set for Wednesday in the Salt Lake City area.
Fort Payne Duo, Lit By Southern Torch
The city of Scottsboro, Ala., is sandwiched between Fort Payne and the city of Huntsville, to the west. Here, two FMs and an FM translator are being spun in a deal valued at $600,000.
Despite Expense Surge, USTN Mess, Beasley Earnings ‘Solid’
Yes, Beasley Media Group suffered a steep decline in its net income during Q4 and across fiscal 2018. But, there's a good reason for that -- in addition to operating income impacted by a USTN bad debt expense. However, Station Operating Income and net revenue were on the rise, and that's good news.
A Department Store’s Pre-Valentine’s Spot Surge
With Valentine's Day coming this Thursday, two brands turned to radio in a big way to broadcast the message that turning to them may be a great way to please your honey. One brand was a major national jeweler. The other? One of the biggest department stores in the U.S.