NASH names key execs for new shows
Cumulus has tapped or promoted three key executives in preparation for the national launches of “America’s Morning Show” and “NASH Nights Live
Year-end cutbacks at CBS Radio
Both CBS Radio/Los Angeles and Chicago have made some year-end cuts to maximize efficiency
Salem names Dr. Frank Wright President/COO
Salem Communications says he will be joining the company 1/1 and report directly to Edward Atsinger, Salem CEO. Dr. Wright has served as CEO...
Dana & Jayson Show to debut on WBLI
Jeffrey Jameson, co-host of "Dana & Jeffrey in the Morning" on Cox Media Group’s WBLI-FM Nassau/Suffolk NY, says he’ll will be leaving the show...
100 Greatest Christmas Hits scores 10 more
Envision Radio Networks welcomes the latest group of affiliates that will be counting down to Christmas with The 100 Greatest Christmas Hits of All...
WWRL to flip to Spanish
Inner City Broadcasting/YMF Media's Progressive/Urban Talker in NYC is changing its format to Hispanic 1/1. The station doesn’t show up in the Nielsen ratings...
“Conexion Thalia” moves to Aire Radio Networks
SBS’s new Aire Radio Networks will now handle syndication and ad sales duties for its Conexion Thalia show, formerly with Cumulus Media Networks.
The recording...
Apple to iAd: Focus on iTunes Radio
Apple has reportedly shifted its iAd sales team's focus toward bringing in advertisers for its iTunes Radio
TargetSpot, Radionomy merge
NYC-based TargetSpot and Brussels-based Radionomy are merging in a deal that will mean the world’s largest digital audio advertising network. Radionomy, a major online radio platform for producers and broadcasters worldwide has combined with TargetSpot’s targeting and ad-serving business in the US that will add a digital audio market platform in Europe and give Radionomy a leg up in the US market. The two companies had already been working together here in the states.
No date set for digital radio in U.K.
No date has been set for when national radio stations will stop broadcasting on FM as too few people currently listen on digital devices, the UK Government has confirmed with Yahoo News. Culture Minister Ed Vaizey said 35.6% of radio listening is currently done via digital devices (DAB radio and the internet). An official switchover can take place when this figure hits 50% and when existing FM coverage has been replicated on DAB networks.
SUV slams into KFMO/KDBB lobby
The offices of M.K.S. Broadcasting’s Sports Talk KFMO-AM and sister Rocker KDBB-FM in Park Hills, MO were closed over the weekend after a Park...
Curtis Media buying NC translator CP
Eastern Airwaves, LLC, an affiliate of Curtis Media, Inc. has agreed to purchase the construction permit for FM Translator Station W285EU from Tri-Ad Family Network Incorporated, a North Carolina non-profit, d/b/a Triad Family Network, Inc.
Darrell Brown named Bonneville International President
Bonneville International has promoted Darrell to president. Brown joined Bonneville in August of 2013
Tom Kent Radio Network launches “Totally 90s Now”
The new five hour weekly show hosted by Tom Kent is launching with nine stations including NextMedia’s Hot AC WHBC-FM Canton/Cleveland
Portland’s Fan raises $120K for Special Olympics
Entercom’s KFXX “ESPN Sports Radio 1080 The FAN” Portland’s finished up their 3rd Annual radiothon with over $120,000 raised for Special Olympics Oregon. The...