SCBA: 2014 looking rosy so far
The Southern California Broadcasters Association (SCBA) announced the Miller Kaplan Arase Market Summary report for January 2014 reflects a solid start to 2014. According to Miller Kaplan Arase,
NABOB: African American buyers shut out of YMF deal
The “refusal” of station owners to sell to African American buyers continues to wreak havoc upon
“100.9 The Legend” launches in Jackson, MS
New South Radio’s Variety Hits “100.9 Jack-FM” WJXN-FM Jackson, MS has flipped 3.3 to Classic Country “100.9 The Legend.” This, after a weekend of...
Corus Radio launches Country 104
Corus Radio launched Country 104, CKDK-FM Woodstock/London, Ontario 3/3, offering listeners in Southwestern Ontario country music’s top name artists, featuring “more songs per hour, every hour, every day, with fewer interruptions.”
Broadcaster sounds alarm in Florida
Chuck Harder, Sun Radio Network founder and LPFM broadcaster, tells RBR-TVBR two years ago a former business associate whom he broke off with decided to “steal massive amounts of equipment and merchandise.” The new local Sheriff in Lake City, FL said when he asked him to investigate, "I'm just a country boy and don't understand this so get you a lawyer," and then hung up. Harder tells RBR-TVBR: “I sued him in Jacksonville Federal Court and the county hired a law firm that plays dirty. Without me understanding, she twisted the case saying that I demanded Sheriff Hunter to arrest the criminals, which a person cannot do. But with her twist she created the myth that I demanded arrest, which is untrue. With that twist she won in Lower Federal Court and it is now in Federal Appeals Court in Atlanta. If I lose, it sets a national precedent any towers can be chopped down with no fear of arrest…If I lose all FCC licensed facilities lose.”
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.












