Translator, AM CP deals
Central Educational Radio has agreed to purchase the assets of translator K252EE (98.3), licensed to
Premiere Networks signs El Mandril
RBR-TVBR first: “El Show Del El Mandril”, hosted by Ricardo Sanchez, has been back in LA morning
Why DASH?
If we’ve learned anything from the past decade, it’s that standing still is not an option. The radio industry is constantly bombarded by the next big thing that’s going to change habits, attract eyes and ears, and ultimately, force a response. The Internet, smartphones, mobile apps, social media, Pandora, Slacker, SiriusXM, the list goes on. All of these have the potential to steal audience and revenue from radio. And now we need to add an old partner to the mix – the automobile.
Benztown to provide production services for PodcastOne
Benztown, a radio imaging, production library, programming, and voiceover services company, will provide audio production services to podcast
CCME, Stardome unveil promotional, revenue-sharing deal
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and Stardome
Congressman Mike Rogers talks radio on Fox News
Following Cumulus' and Congressman Mike Rogers' announcement about his upcoming syndicated radio talker (early 2015) on Friday, Congressman Rogers appeared on Fox News Sunday and was asked about his upcoming radio gig.
Cumulus names Rick Gillette Corporate PD; PD at WRQX-FM
Cumulus Media announced 3/31 that Rick Gillette has been appointed Corporate Program Director and PD
Marketron partners with Imagine Communications
Imagine Communications (formerly Harris Broadcast, which also split into Gates Air), provider of media
Pete McCarthy joins WOR
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment New York announced that Pete McCarthy will begin hosting "The WOR Sports Zone," beginning 3/31. The new sports talker on the Mets flagship station will be heard weeknights from 6-9:00 p.m. and on Mets game days before and after each game.
Kerri Kasem to leave “Sixx Sense”
Premiere Networks announced Kerri Kasem, co-host of Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx and The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx, has decided to step down from her hosting duties with the national rock music radio programs. Kasem, who broke the news to listeners 3/28, shared that her decision to leave the programs after more than four years stemmed from the time commitment necessary to join Sixx on the road for Mötley Crüe’s final tour.
CBS Radio News tops in National Headliner Awards
For the fourth year in a row CBS Radio News has been honored by the National Headliner Awards with first place in both the Network Newscast and Breaking News or Continuing Coverage categories, this year for reporting on the Boston Marathon Bombing. CBS News also received a first place award for network news series. The National Headliner Awards recognize journalistic merit in the communications industry.
Judge denies motion to dismiss Arbitron suit
U.S. District Court Judge Marcia Howard in Jacksonville, FL has rejected a motion by Renda
WOYK-AM sale in York, PA
The York Revolution baseball team has closed on a $500K deal to buy sports talk WOYK-AM 1350 from Starview Media (Doug George). WOYK, a Class B with 5 kW-D, 1 kW-N, airs York Revolution games, play-by-play from York College and local high school games.
HFS Radio to move frequency in Baltimore
CBS Radio Baltimore announced that Alternative HFS Radio, currently broadcasting at W248AO Baltimore on 97.5 FM, will move to a new frequency
Photos from NASH FM 93.1 launch concert in Detroit
Cumulus Media's WDRQ-FM NASH FM 93.1, Detroit's new Country music leader, celebrated the launch of NASH in the Motor City at the Fillmore. NASH FM listeners and advertisers filled the venue to capacity at the "Free for All Country Concert" and enjoyed performances by Eric Paslay, Scotty McCreery, Terri Clark, The Cadillac Three, Brett Eldredge, Big & Rich and Kix Brooks, who also co-hosted the event with "America's Morning Show" host, Blair Garner.