NextRadio metrics grow
More importantly, though, the folks behind NextRadio say they need stronger participation from broadcasters if the business is really going to maximize the potential of radio on mobile. Also, social media is playing a major role in shaping the messaging to consumers.
Ichabod Caine lands on KKXA-AM
Seattle broadcast icon Ichabod Caine will return to northwest radio on the Skotdal Family’s Classic Country 1520 KXA Everett, WA on 10/31. Here are...
Steve Czaban re-ups with Yahoo! Sports Radio
Gow Broadcasting, which operates Yahoo! Sports Radio with Yahoo! Sports, say it’s a three-year renewal for the Steve Czaban Show for mornings. The show...
Tom Brokaw launches on CCME stations
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment says "An American Story," a new exclusive nationally syndicated show featuring television journalist and author Tom Brokaw, will feature...
Sirius FM-6 successfully launched (video)
International Launch Services (ILS) successfully launched the Sirius FM-6 satellite, built by SSL, into orbit on its Proton Breeze M vehicle. It launched from...
Radio One says ex-WTLC DJ violated payola policy
Radio One’s Indianapolis R&B station WTLC-FM has accused fired disc jockey Krishna Henderson-Hutchinson of violating its policy on payola and adding songs to the playlist based on a personal relationship. Henderson-Hutchinson, who was known on-air as “First Lady Khris Raye,” was let go 12/12. She then filed a lawsuit in Marion Superior Court in June, alleging breach of contract and seeking at least two months of back pay.
Steve Dahl declines Radio Hall Of Fame induction
The Chicago radio legend (WCKG, WDAI, WLUP, WMVP and WLS) has decided to skip his induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame, reports...
Hannity donates $25K to fired Obamacare operator (video)
Fox News host and Premiere Networks talker Sean Hannity called the Affordable Care Act hotline during his show 10/23 and spoke with operator Earline...
Bob Pittman sees good things for radio
“Radio is the last mass-reach, real-time medium. We've never been more important to the consumer or the advertiser,” Clear Channel CEO Bob Pittman told...
Radio restoration?
Brian Wieser, Senior Research Analyst at Pivotal Research Group, is seeing a positive trend emerging for the radio biz. In recent periods,
24/7 Comedy offering “A Very Emo Halloween”
24/7 Comedy, the 24-hour, all-comedy format, will treat listeners to a special week-long Halloween host - legendary comedian Emo Phillips. From 10/28 – 11/1,...
Glenn Beck customizes for Philly
Glenn Beck’s Internet-only TheBlaze Radio Network will be getting a localized Philadelphia element by
Six more sign on to LRFA
The Local Radio Freedom Act, which opposes imposition of a new performance royalty on AM and FM radio stations, has six more co-sponsors in the US House of Representatives, including one very significant addition to the list.
Don Geronimo returning to 106.7 The Fan
Don Geronimo, half of the popular “The Don & Mike Show” on CBS Radio’s Sports Talker WJFK-FM DC for years (up to 2008), is...
SiriusXM hits record Q3 revenue
The satcaster saw record revenue for the quarter of $962 million, up 11% from Q3 2012 revenue of $867 million. Net income for the quarter was $63 million, down from $75 million in Q3 ’12, which includes losses on extinguishment of debt of $108 million. Earnings per share was $0.01 in the quarter.












