Thursday, September 19, 2024

Marketron Revs Up Its Mediascape Platform

Integration of data from Nielsen, Strata and "Expressway from Katz" into the Mediascape platform is done

Salem’s Spoken Word Stations Get ‘Anchored’

Anchor Dashboard, a product from KMG Networks, will be fully integrated into Salem's Talk and Christian Talk & Teaching stations.

Is Radio Fully In Sync On TV Spectrum Repack?

The TV Spectrum Repack could lead to signal interference for any radio station that shares the same tower as a UHF or VHF channel.
Money Tree

How To Earn Trust With Potential PPM Panelists

NuVoodoo’s EVP/Research Analysis discusses with RBR + TVBR insights from a study that shows distrust of radio station contests among likely

FM Chips In Smartphones? Go To Mexico

When it comes to activated FM chips in smartphones, Mexico is far ahead of the U.S. and Canada. New research from the North American Broadcasters...
Cumulus

Cumulus Reverse Stock Split Vote Set For Oct. 12

The special shareholders meeting will see a vote on the company's proposed 1-for-8 reverse stock split. The date happens to be

FCC’s O’Rielly: AM Radio’s Fate Is Up To Listeners

The ultimate future of AM radio "will be decided in the market by stations seeking to meet the demands of listeners"
Broadcast Tower

Red Rock Radio Sells 10 In Minnesota

The company headed by Kathy Lau and Shawn Skramstad has agreed to shed a six-station cluster in one market and an AM-FM combo in another
CBS Radio

CBS: Radio IPO The Most Likely Go

Brokers who spoke with RBR + TVBR are betting on an IPO for CBS Radio, rather than any direct sale of assets.

Nearly 60 Morning Hosts Tie In To T-Mobile Takeover

Nearly 60 radio hosts across the country are "locked in" their studios. Call it product integration for AM and FM, courtesy of T-Mobile.

Midwest FM: From Classic Rock To Christ

A Class C3 facility in Minnesota has been sold by Midwest Communications in order to complete the purchase of
Emmis Communications

Emmis Privatization Offer Extended To Sept. 30

CEO Jeff Smulyan confirms to RBR + TVBR the need for an extension, saying that the special committee on behalf of Emmis' board needs more time.
Sirius XM

Sirius XM: ‘Two-Way Connectivity’ Coming To Cars

The revelation came at the Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Conference, where talk of a CBS-Viacom reunification was nixed
John Thune

Thune Thumps Wheeler At FCC Hearing

Meanwhile, AM radio got a positive nod from Montana Sen. Steve Daines, who calls it a lifeline to rural farmers in the state.
Pandora

Pandora Rebrands ‘Pandora One’ With ‘Plus’ Move

Reimagined $4.99 per month option will be available "soon" on iOs and Android devices; fully interactive on-demand option still pending