Entercom Q4 down; optimism for Q1
It was another tough quarter for Entercom, but not as bad as in Q3, when revenue fell 4% from
USRN adds The Forgotten 45’s
United Stations Radio Networks will be distributing a new weekend show geared to Oldies and Classic Hits radio stations called The Forgotten 45’s. The program, which will be produced and hosted by Bobby Bitman, marks an expansion of the network’s lineup of offerings for Classic Hits/Oldies stations.
Most listeners upset with format changes
New research from Mark Kassof & Co. reveals that 84% of 18-64 radio listeners in the U.S. agree (strongly or at least slightly) with the statement: “It upsets you when a radio station you like changes format,” and 44% agree strongly. Only 16% disagree, with a mere 5% disagreeing strongly.
Curtis Media buys another NC translator
It seems Curtis is going to eventually own every translator in the state: Eastern Airwaves, LLC, an affiliate of Curtis Media, has agreed to purchase the CP for translator...
New Phoenix Alternative rocker coming
San Tan Educational Media has been granted a CP for an LPFM on 106.7 mHz in Mesa, AZ, suburban Phoenix. The station has applied for KUKQ-LP as its call letters. KUKQ already streams at http://www.kukqfm.com/
Labels up the ante on SiriusXM suit
The lawsuit filed in September between Sony, Universal, and Warner vs. SiriusXM is over
RadioDiscussions.com returns to radio
Deborah Parenti, Executive Vice President-Radio of Streamline Publishing, Inc. has announced
Canadian broadcaster Murray Brown dies at 97
The Globe and Mail posted an obit about the 50-year broadcaster who passed away 2/4. He was involved with CFPL radio and TV in...
Envision rebrands to reflect bigger offering
“Envision Networks” is the new name and branding for Envision Radio Networks. The 11-year-old media network, which provides content and services to more than...
Edgefest 24 set in Dallas
Clear Channel’s 102.1 The Edge (KDGE-FM) announced Edgefest 24 is set for April 26 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX. The double staged, day-long...
Smasher named co-host at KOOL-FM
Smasher has inked a deal with CBS Radio’s 94.5 KOOL-FM Phoenix to serve as co-host of the station’s morning show alongside Maria Knight. The...
Wyoming quartet sale filed
The sale of AC KTRZ-FM, Country KWYW-FM in Riverton, WY; Classic Country KDNO-FM, Adult Standards KTHE-AM Thermopolis, WY, and...
Cumulus turns on NASH FM 94.1 in Cincinnati
Country WNNF-FM is now NASH FM 94.1, joining the growing list of what will eventually be more than
James Crystal Radio Group files for bankruptcy
In late January, James Crystal Radio Group employees at News-Talker WFTL-AM 850 and
Scott Shannon retires from WPLJ
February 7 is the final day as host of “Scott & Todd In The Morning” at Cumulus’ Hot AC WPLJ-FM NYC. He’s been with WPLJ since returning to New York in 1991. Before joining WPLJ, Shannon launched “Z100” WHTZ-FM NYC and