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
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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
Next Radio

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

Five winners returning to celebrate 25th NAB Marconi Awards

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the NAB Marconi Radio Awards, this year's celebration will feature five previous NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show hosts - Ron Chapman, Edgar "Shoboy" Sotelo, "Big Boy," and Bob Kevoian and Tom Griswold of the "The Bob & Tom Show." Together the hosts will serve as emcees and presenters throughout the evening. The event will take place 9/11 at the 2014 Radio Show in Indianapolis.

Sirius XM: You won’t believe what I found in the Q2 report

Seeking Alpha’s Stephen Faulkner writes that Sirius XM delivered an excellent Q2 report. Given initial positive reaction to reported earnings and then the

PPM’s mysterious ten minutes

How long does a News-Talk person listen to a station? Ten minutes. How long does a Rock person listen? Ten minutes. How about an Adult Contemporary listener? Ten minutes. Country? Ten minutes Urban? Ten minutes.

Pandora pleading goes to Public Notice

Pandora filed a Petition for Declaratory Ruling 7/1 asking the Commission to declare it
Bill O'Shaughnessy

Fox Sports boycott vs. Entercom

I like Erin Andrews. No pun intended ... but, for one thing, she is someone's daughter. In fact
Cumulus

Cumulus Youngstown earns President’s Cup Award

Cumulus announced it has awarded its coveted President’s Cup to Cumulus’ eight-station group in
FCC

FCC FM Class C4 / 73.215 proposal comment window now open

For those interested in the FM Class C4 / 73.215 proposal currently