Texas candidate’s radio deal financed by “S&L swindler”

Republican Dan Patrick, the leading GOP contender for lieutenant governor, took over News-Talk

Veteran’s Entrepreneurship Week on School for Startups Radio set

School for Startups Radio announced Veteran’s Entrepreneurship Week. In recognition of May's National Military Appreciation Month and the

Arizona talent Bobby “SoFine” Butler passes

Bobby "SoFine" Butler died recently of a massive stroke. He had been at Superbia Retirement Village in Oklahoma City for the past 5 years. Memorial Services were held 5/3 at the Retirement home. He was 67 years old.
Broadcast Tower

New LPFM planned for Orangeburg, SC

The FCC has granted a non-profit permission to construct an LPFM station in downtown Orangeburg, SC, according to Harvey Elwood Jr., executive producer of New Perspectives Media Association.
Clear Channel

CCME “gets investors to believe” with new note offering

Clear Channel made the most of the high-yield market last week, printing a new deal to chip away at its 2016 maturity wall, which analysts last year thought could lead to a default. While CCME paid a price for the $850 million trade--a 10% coupon on just a 3.75-year maturity--it succeeded in convincing investors it will be able to navigate the road ahead

Aaron Klein moves in NYC

Salem Communications announced Aaron Klein Investigative Radio makes its move from 77 WABC to AM 970 The Answer on 5/4 7-9pm. He’s hosted the show for the last 4 years.

FCC fines Maverick Media $185K

Maverick Media, former owner of Mid-West Family Broadcasting’s Spanish WNTA-AM Rockford, IL has agreed

iHeartRadio Music Awards hit with trademark suit

The iHeartRadio Music Awards, which aired across CCME radio stations and on NBC 5/1
Lincoln Financial Group

Lincoln Financial Media Q1 down 11.8%

Lincoln Financial Media revenue fell 11.8% in Q1. Revenue was $15 million for the 16-station group

FCC approves Birach CP move to Illinois

The FCC has approved Birach Broadcasting's application to relocate their CP from a new station on

Martina McBride co-hosts America’s Morning Show

America’s Morning Show welcomed Martina McBride to co-host the 5/1 show and talk about her newest project, Everlasting. Also, Nashville's

Magic Broadcasting closes KDAY sale

Magic Broadcasting has closed on the previously announced sale of its Los Angeles radio station, KDAY

Rick Thomas named PD at 92.3 NOW NYC

Rick Thomas has been named program director for CBS Radio’s Top 40 92.3 NOW (WNOW-FM) NYC
Sirius XM

Sirius XM to offer $750 million in Senior Notes

Sirius XM Radio announced it intends to offer $750 million of Senior Notes due 2024 to qualified institutional buyers. Sirius XM said it intends to use the net proceeds from

RadioIO buys CrowdStream

Streaming curated music provider RadioIO announced a buy of the mobile app business of Crowdstream to strengthen its relationship with