Savage to launch in new time with over 200 stations
Cumulus Media Networks announces that more than 200 stations will carry Michael Savage’s
Larry Lujack passes at 73; Chicago Mourns loss
The Chicago radio legend, a.k.a. “Superjock” and “Uncle Lar,” died 12/18 in New Mexico
KLUC’s 15th Toy Drive a big success
Chet Buchanan, Morning Host on 98.5 KLUC endured the cold weather for 12 straight days for 98.5 KLUC’s 15th Annual Chet Buchanan & The...
NBC News Radio presents Year in Review
NBC News Radio, distributed by WestwoodOne, has produced a series of year-end audio vignettes which feature highlights from the biggest news stories of 2013. ...
LRS Radio buying four FMs in Long Island
AAA Licensing (Arlington Capital) has sold four Long Island FMs to LRS Radio, LLC
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.