One Direction partners with CCME for album launch
Demonstrating once again the power of cooperation between the radio and recording industries, contemporary act One Direction is making use of Clear Channel’s network of radio stations and its iHeart internet presence to kick off its latest release.
Rivera radio show reined in
The nation at large will cease to have access to Cumulus Media Networks program “Geraldo” at the beginning of 2014, but the nation’s loss with be New York’s gain, as Rivera uses 77 WABC to broadcast specifically to the Big Apple.
WASH-FM format takes a holiday
It’ll be all holiday music, all the time at Washington DC Clear Channel AC outlet WASH-FM. Crooner Andy Williams and his “It’s the Most...
Four more co-sponsors for LRFA
The Local Radio Freedom Act purports to head off any attempt to impose any kind of royalty for over-air performance of songs on AM and FM radio, and a quartet of Representatives have added their name to the bill.
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.