Study: Radio airplay drives music sales
NAB released a commissioned study, conducted by Nielsen, showing a direct correlation between radio
Cumulus launches “TRAX 101.9” in Salt Lake City
Cumulus announced that KENZ-FM, formerly “Classic Hits 101.9”, has evolved into Adult Hits “TRAX 101.9
Townsquare Media files IPO
Townsquare Media filed an initial public offering to take the company public on 6/24. Townsquare will trade its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TSQ.”
HD Radio now standard In Audi A3
iBiquity Digital announced that Audi now includes standard HD Radio receivers in their all-new 2015 A3 model. The 2015 A3 is now available at dealers across the U.S. and Canada. HD Radio receivers are also available on 2015 Audi A3s being sold in Mexico.
87.7 The Game, Comcast SportsNet Chicago partner
Tribune’s WGWG-LP 87.7 FM “The Game” Chicago and Comcast SportsNet announced a partnership to simulcast The Game’s “Kap & Haugh,” to
Natalie Conner retiring from Beasley/Philadelphia
Beasley Broadcast announced the retirement of Vice President and Market Manager Natalie Conner
Cumulus names Steve Shaw Westwood One President
Cumulus has promoted Steve Shaw to President of Westwood One, where he will expand his role as
Two new radio stations debuting in Gainesville
Gainesville, FL listeners have some new options to tune in to. One new station went on the air in the first
Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star winner named
CCME and Macy's congratulate Before You Exit on winning the third Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star Campaign. Before You Exit will now perform
Sandston closes on Free Lance-Star Publishing, four stations
Sandton Capital Partners closed on its $30.2 million purchase of The Free Lance-Star Publishing Co. and
107.7 The End debuts “2 Minute Promise”
Entercom’s Alternative 107.7 The End Seattle announced an unconventional move to redefine
Top 40 Nielsen observations
It's final exam week for radio. The spring book is out, we're at the end of 2Q and here comes summer. Did you make honor roll or end up on double secret probation? Does your cluster have teamwork or turrets?
PPMs for LA, St. Louis, Pittsburgh
The Nielsen May PPM is a big one and today’s summary covers the delayed LA numbers, along with St. Louis and Pittsburgh. With timing better than that old April / May Arbitron, the numbers give a forecast barometer for programming & positioning, sales & strategy:
KLTW-FM becomes “95.7 MY FM”
Horizon Broadcasting Group rebranded KLTW-FM Bend, OR from Continuous LITE Rock LITE 95.7 to “95.7 MY FM – Bend’s Best Variety”, effective at 12:01 am on June 23, 2014. KLTW-FM remains an AC station focused on serving the affluent 35-54 female demo.
Private memorial held for Casey Kasem
Casey Kasem’s family and close friends held a small private memorial 6/21 for Kasem. They heard his