Apple to buy Swell for $30 million
Apple is close to buying the audio news app Swell. The deal is worth about $30 million. Swell had
95.7 KJR FM’s Bob Rivers retires
After 33 years of doing morning radio, CCME-owned 95.7 KJR-FM's Bob Rivers announced his decision to step away and discontinue The Bob Rivers Morning Show. Leading up to his final show on Friday, 8/8, the iconic Seattle personality will host nine farewell shows to say goodbye to listeners, advertisers and co-workers.
Mexico’s Grupo ACIR joins iHeartRadio
Adding to its previous deal with Grupo Radio Centro for quick access to Mexico radio stations, CCME
Crawford closes on KNSN-AM
Crawford Broadcasting, Co. has closed on their purchase of KNSN-AM, 1240 kHz, San Diego, CA owned by Multicultural Broadcasting for
CCME names Maynard SVP/Programming
CCME announced Maynard will join the company as SVP of Programming, effective immediately
Fox Sports pulls ads on Entercom over Kirk Minihane
Entercom WEEI Boston sports radio host Kirk Minihane has been suspended without pay for a week
Beasley Q2 revenues down 3.6%; Income up 28%
Beasley Broadcast Group’s Q2 net revenue dropped 3.6% to $25.9 million, with net income up
Luis Jimenez will return, says producer
The very popular Univision host disappeared from the air at WXNY-FM NYC last week, though the
WRQX to debut new morning show
Cumulus announced its new morning show on WRQX's 107.3 DC. “The Sarah, Ty, and Mel Show” is a fresh take on mornings with Sarah Fraser, Ty Bentli and Melanie Glazener. It's set to launch 7/30.
Pandora Q2 up 38%; active listeners down; loss continues
Q2 2014 revenue was $218.9 million, representing YOY growth of 43% and 38% on a GAAP and non-GAAP
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Townsquare goes public; prices IPO at $11 a share
Four years after Townsquare was formed with a buyout of Regent Communications, radio’s
SHOUTcast monetizing streams via TargetSpot
Just months after joining Radionomy, SHOUTcast is launching a new service which includes audience
Krista Tippett to receive National Humanities Medal from President Obama
Krista Tippett, creator and host of the public radio show “On Being,” will be honored 7/28 with the 2013
Andy Dean steps down as host of America Now
Premiere Networks announced Andy Dean has decided to step down as host of America Now on 8/8, to focus on some exciting projects in the works. Details regarding a new host for the popular News/Talk program will be announced after the Labor Day holiday.