Radio News

Word has been received that Dave Diamond, one of rock radio’s earliest stars, died recently in Spearfish, South Dakota. Diamond was born

157 radio spots and campaigns have made it to the finals of the 2014 Radio Mercury Awards, which

CCME San Francisco announced longtime Market President, JD Freeman, will retire on 5/21. Freeman has been in the broadcasting industry for more than 43 years and with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment for the past 18 years. During his time with Clear Channel he has held leadership roles in the Phoenix, Dallas and Santa Barbara markets and served as Senior Vice President of Operations for the Southwest Region.

On 5/7, we reported House Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chair Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

The board of directors of NPR has selected Jarl Mohn to become its next president and chief executive officer

EMF Broadcasting (Educational Media Foundation) has agreed to purchase Classic Rock KURK-FM 92.9 Reno, NV from Wilks

Liberty Media's revenue increased $222 million to $1,011 million in Q1. Adjusted OIBDA increased by

Entercom Communications’ Q1 revenues were flat at $78.2 million. Station Expenses were also flat at $57.8 million. Station Operating

CBS Radio’s Spanish Tropical El Zol WLZL-FM 107.9 Annapolis, MD has been granted a city of license

Rhattigan Broadcasting LLC’s (Michael Rhattigan, President) three stations in Big Spring, TX have

Radio One’s Q1 revenue was $111.1 million, up 12.1% from the same period in 2013. Revenue from the

Adding to Clear Channel/Premiere Networks’ syndication deal with El Mandril, Group Radio Centro will

Southern California Public Radio has agreed to purchase the assets of radio station KLFH 89.5 FM, licensed to Ojai, CA serving Oxnard-Ventura, CA from Logos Broadcasting Corporation. The purchase price is

House Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chair Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and

Spanish Broadcasting Systems’ Regional Mexican La Ley 107.9FM WLEY-FM announced new talent and staff in Chicago. They include: