EMF closes Reno from Wilks
EMF Broadcasting (Educational Media Foundation) has closed on their purchase of Classic Rock KURK-FM-FM 92.9 Reno, Nevada, from
Reach translator sale closes in Florida
Reach Communications has closed on the sale of W246BO 97.1 Deltona, FL and W246BT 97.1 Clermont, FL to Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses
KTLK host Jason Lewis quits show on-air
The Conservative talker quit his show during the middle of his program 7/31. "The Jason Lewis Show" is
Lincoln Financial Media Q2 down 10.5%
Lincoln Financial Group’s Lincoln Financial Media revenues fell 10.5% to $17 million in Q2. LFG revenues rose from $3 billion to $3.3 billion. Net income for the quarter was $398 million, or $1.48 EPS, compared to net income in Q2 2013 of $317 million, or $1.15 EPS.
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Talk of Fame Sports Network launches on Yahoo! Sports Radio
Talk of Fame Sports Network, a new weekly program hosted by veteran
Report: WCCC-FM being sold to EMF
The official announcement isn’t expected until Friday, but the rumors that Boston-based Marlin
Cumulus/Westwood One sign with CNN Newsource
Cumulus has struck a deal for rights to CNN’s content to distribute to affiliates. The content will be
WSJ: College radio transforming on university deals
Several college radio stations have transitioned away from playing local and lesser-known artists after their university owners decided to sell or lease
Research finds strong demand for NextRadio
Smartphone owners are highly interested in NextRadio, the new app that allows consumers to listen to
BMI partners with iBiquity on new music initiative
BMI has partnered with iBiquity Digital on a new music initiative called the “HD Radio Artist Spotlight”
106.9 K-HITS welcomes new morning host
Award-winning Tulsa radio station 106.9 K-HITS announced that Sid Kelly will join the station as its new morning show host, beginning August 11. Kelly will anchor the morning drive program from 5:30 – 10 a.m. weekdays. “Sid’s talent really stuck out early in this process and his previous successes demonstrate the type of track record that will continue to grow K-HITS’ audience,” said K-HITS Program Director Jet Black. “We’re very excited to get him started. August 11 can’t get here fast enough.”
Joe Bilotta notches 45th year with Buckley Radio
The President & Chief Executive Officer at Buckley Radio celebrates a 45th anniversary on 7/31. Ever
Sirius XM may buy back $1.8 billion more in stock
Barron’s Maxim Group noted that on Sirius XM’s recent call, it reported a record Q2 with 31% EBITDA
KFWB switching to CBS Sports Radio
CBS Radio/Westwood One offers the all-sports format, but with no LA affiliate, except for KCBS-HD2