Radio grows slightly in Q3
When it comes to adding revenues, up is better than down, and for radio Q3 2013 was an up quarter – even if it was only a 1% gain. The fly in the ointment was national, which dropped while digital was soaring.
Ron Ruth Memorial Fund established
Radio Advertising Bureau and the Broadcasters Foundation are celebrating the life of radio veteran Ron Ruth by setting up a fund with the latter organization to benefit broadcasters in need.
Eastlan using the web to boost young demo response
Radio ratings firm Eastman uses the telephone as its primary research tool. But now, after six months of testing, it is going to weave the internet into the methodology, primarily to get greater participation from young radio listeners.
Saga: Divide and prosper
As it did last year, Saga Communications is offering a special cash dividend to its shareholders as 2013 winds down. But this time the face value amount is higher, and if you take an earlier share manipulation into account, it’s significantly higher.
Rdio reduces staffing
Facing stiff competition with more on the way, audio streaming service and Cumulus partner Rdio is undergoing a reduction in force designed to better position itself for the long term.
AM revitalization docket open for comment
The FCC is looking for ways to improve the health of the AM broadcast fleet, and now is your chance to weigh in on the topic.
One of the last acts as the head of the FCC from former Acting Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn was to open a proceeding looking at ways to infect new life into broadcast’s oldest platform
Buffalo Sabres, Entercom team for local food pantries
It’s a Thanksgiving turkey drive this Thursday, 11/21, to benefit local food pantries. The event will take place from 7-9 a.m. in the parking...
America’s Morning News names Matt Ray morning anchor
TRN Entertainment’s America’s Morning News has a new permanent host to anchor its three-hour morning news program. Matt Ray, who has been a regular...
“Quinn and Rose” loss at WPGB gets big response
Conservative talkers Jim Quinn and Rose Tennent (“The War Room with Quinn and Rose”) recently ended
Mancow rants on Chicago; moves to the ‘burbs
The Talk Radio Network-syndicated morning man told the Chicago Tribune that his city had become
Triple trouble for Austin area AMs
Encino Broadcasting failed to get license renewal paperwork in to the FCC for not one but three AM stations serving the greater Austin TX area, and now it’s going to have to pay the price – but at least it was reduced.
88Nine RadioMilwaukee names interim PD team
Non-comm 88Nine RadioMilwaukee Interim PD Stephen Kallao and APD Jordan Lee have been named to jointly manage programming while the station seeks a new...
Casey Kasem’s children reject settlement offer
Casey's three children from a previous marriage have rejected a settlement offer proposed by Casey's wife, Jean. Casey is bedridden with advanced Parkinson's and...
Benztown inks imaging deals with Beasley
Benztown says the deals with Beasley Broadcast Group include station imaging services in Fayetteville, Miami and Las Vegas. Benztown will provide station imaging for...
WHPY-FM reporter chases intruder after home invasion
WSMV-TV (Fox) Nashville reports that Jack Flash, traffic reporter at Grace Broadcasting Services’ "Hippie Radio" 94.5 FM was the victim of a home invasion...