Curtis Media closes on High Point translator
Eastern Airwaves, LLC, an affiliate of Curtis Media, has closed on the purchase of the construction permit for
CCME boosts Doc Wynter
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced an extended contract with Doc Wynter as SVP/Urban Programming and an expanded role with the company. Wynter will continue to serve as Urban and Urban AC Brand Manager, providing his programming expertise to CCME stations.
Porky Chedwick passes at 96
He was the "Daddio of the Raddio" and the "Boss Man." And for generations of Pittsburghers, Porky Chedwick was a respected
WNEW to focus more on Baltimore than DC
CBS Radio’s all-news WNEW-FM (99.1) DC is repositioning itself 3/3 as a Maryland station focused on
Cumulus debuts NASH FM in Columbia, SC
Cumulus announced the expansion (2/28) of the NASH Country music and lifestyle brand to
Liberty Media Q4 up on SiriusXM buy
Liberty Media's revenue increased $981 million to $1.0 billion in Q4 and $3.6 billion to $4.0 billion for
Over 200 House members now support LRFA
A bipartisan group of eight members of the House of Representatives and one Senator have signed on as
“The Jet 100.7” launches in Pensacola
WCOA-FM Pensacola, FL switched from a News/Talk simulcast with sister station WCOA-AM 1370 on
Linking radio tuning to buyer behavior
Linking radio station tuning data to consumer purchase information is the best way to ensure that radio advertising is being heard by consumers who are eager to listen, so says a report from Nielsen Audio. According to a recent major market pilot test by Nielsen, for the first time, a connection can be drawn between what consumers listen to on the radio and how they spend.
Salem Q4 up 3.5%
Salem Communications’ Q4 revenue increased 3.5% to $62.7 million from $60.6 million in Q4 2012. Total operating expenses were up 5.3% to $53.0 million from $50.3 million. Net broadcast revenue were up slightly--1.0% to $47.4 million from $47.0 million. Station operating income decreased 4.0% to $15.8 million from $16.5 million; and same station net broadcast revenue increased 0.2% to $47.0 million from $46.9 million.
KPTO-AM sold in Utah
Freedom’s Voice Broadcasting Corporation of Draper, Utah has purchased KPTO-AM licensed to
ESPN Deportes NYC re-ups with Mets
ESPN Deportes Nueva York 1050 AM announced an agreement with The New York Mets and CCME to continue airing Mets games in Spanish through the 2016 season.
EL Zol 106.7FM, Walmart present “The King of Bachata”
On 2/27, SBS’s El Zol 1WXDJ-FM Miami got together with Walmart, giving listeners the chance to meet Romeo Santos face-to-face with an autograph signing at the Doral Walmart starting at 5:00 p.m. for the release of his new album "Formula Vol. 2."
Bob McCurdy details his Katz exit
After more than three decades at Katz Radio Group, Bob McCurdy recently left the rep firm as
DOJ gives Emmis-YMF deal thumbs-up
While still needing the FCC’s blessings, DOJ antitrust attorneys signed off on Emmis