GLR Granted Extension For Response to Chinese Radio Company
On July 9, the Federal Communications Commission accepted an application from GLR Southern California, LLC to send foreign transmissions of broadcast programs to a Mexican radio station. A petition was recently filed to deny GLR's grant and application.
Langmyer Leaving Scripps Stations After Sale
Tom Langmyer is ready to start a new chapter. On Aug. 23, Langmyer, vice president and general manager of Milwaukee radio stations WTMJ AM and FM and WKTI-FM, posted on Facebook that he will be leaving the stations after a five year run.
The Bobby Bones Show Comes to iHeartMedia San Antonio
Country music lovers are in for a special surprise with iHeartMedia San Antonio's newest addition. On Thursday, KJ97 announced the debut of a popular morning show with its roots up I-35 in Austin.
Low Volume, High Price: Cumulus Stock Gains Again
Its average volume is no more than 7,000 shares. But, its current value is higher than radio industry heavyweights such as Beasley Broadcast Group and Entercom. It's a new era for Cumulus Media, and its stock is approaching $20 a share.
Hispanic Radio Podcast: On, Wisconsin!
Seven years ago, being a purveyor of Spanish-language media wasn't exactly the most lucrative business opportunity in the Milwaukee market. Today, the business climate is so strong that Bustos Media of Wisconsin this week launched a second FM signal targeting Latinos. What's changed? Learn all in this Hispanic Radio Podcast.
The Podcast Evolution: Center Stage At 2018 Radio Show
In recent years, podcasts have grown more and more popular. The 2018 Radio Show will discuss the evolution and increased popularity of podcasts in a session titled "The Podcast Boom."
Pre-1972 Tunes Could Still Hurt ‘CBS Radio’
A lawsuit filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals' Ninth Circuit against a radio operator that no longer exists has been resuscitated, putting the airplay of pre-1972 songs into question once again for AM and FM stations.
Data And Radio, From The Industry’s Top Leaders
"Game-changing data and analytic applications and opportunities for radio" are the key topic of discussion. The individuals leading the talk? The two biggest names in the radio business.
USTN To Cease Operations Following Cumulus Defection
Forget Cumulus Media's slightly-higher net income and the efforts of CEO Mary Berner that are largely repairing "a broken company." The company that appears to be shattered is the one responsible for a $4.8 million write-down during Cumulus' Q2 — US Traffic Network (USTN).
USRN Ding Key To Cumulus’ Q2 Decline, Total Deal
CEO Mary Berner discussed much of the highlights from the company's earnings report — its first following its emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection — in a call with financial analysts and shareholders at 4:30pm Eastern. But the biggest news is the nearly $5 million in write-offs tied to USTN. It took the company Cumulus signed a new deal with to replace USTN to make its identity known.
CPB Plants The Seed For Radio’s ‘Urban Alternative’
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is putting its financial support behind a trio of "Urban Alternative" radio stations -- planting the seed for its possible growth to cities where a sizable African American population drives radio listening. The three FMs CPB is seeding are located in Virginia, Colorado and in Texas. Paragon is a part of the rollout.
A Call To Stand Up and Stand Out
Sometimes, paving the road to future success requires a look back at what made a product desirable for years, or decades. Veteran radio programming consultant Clark Smidt believes much of what worked for radio station owners in the 1960s and 1970s still applies today. In his view, many of the owners of radio stations today are prime candidates for a trip back to the past to ensure a formidable future.
Consent Decree Clears Path For Dickey Deal
The Atlanta-area AMs owned by the late Lew Dickey Sr. were all set to be transferred to an "irrevocable children's trust" following his passing. The FCC's Media Bureau had some issues, and on Wednesday they were resolved thanks to a Consent Decree agreed upon by the trust administrators. But, a retroactive license transfer is not to be had.
Radio’s The King For Remembering The Queen Of Soul
As the world digested the news of the death of the "Queen of Soul," RBR+TVBR opted to play the music of Aretha Franklin in tribute to her astounding contributions to music over six decades of recording industry prowess. It took an Urban One station based in Detroit and its iHeartRadio competitor to satisfy our needs.
Inside SummitMedia: Now A 50-Station Player
For $47 million, SummitMedia made it known to the U.S. broadcasting industry that it aims to play ball. It purchased 19 stations in four markets from The E.W. Scripps Co. -- a move that will allow Summit to grow yet will not significantly transform the operation. Perhaps that's exactly what Chairman/CEO Carl Parmer and SVP/Programming Bill Tanner have in mind.