NextRadio picking up steam
TagStation has provided an update of the state of NextRadio – the Emmis-spearheaded initiative that has put FM radio on Sprint mobile
Michael Reagan: Media creates conflicts for ratings
The former Premiere- and Radio America-syndicated talker blasted mainstream media networks 9/30 during a radio interview on KCAA-AM Riverside, CA.
Reagan said 24/7 news channels...
West Virginia Radio Corp. suit moving to business court
Looks like West Virginia Radio Corp.'s move to disqualify a judge from hearing its lawsuit may have been granted—in a way. The Dominion Post...
CCME signs with Nickelodeon for iHeart
Nickelodeon has joined forces with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment to create its own station on its iHeartRadio online app. “Nick Radio” launched 9/30,...
Radio stations in limbo
The FCC recently released a list of radio stations that had not applied for license renewals and were running up on their license expiration date – in fact, this is being written 10/1/13 and that is the date in question. What is really in question is the next move for a station with an FCC problem and no functioning FCC to address it.
hardDrive shows sport anti-bullying content
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and United Stations Radio Networks says its nationally syndicated rock programs “hardDrive” and “hardDrive XL”, both hosted by...
Watt introduces radio royalty bill
The last time a radio performance royalty was introduced in Congress was 2009. It failed, but its back again under the auspices of Mel Watt (D-NC). Its new name is Free Market Royalty Act, and as expected, whether you’re for it or against it depends on which industry you belong to, radio or recording.
Beasley hands out 2013 company awards
Beasley Broadcast Group bestowed Company Operating Awards during its annual management meetings held in Naples, FL. Beasley gathered corporate management and station leadership from...
Larry Patrick shows his love for Radio
The Managing Partner of media brokerage powerhouse Patrick Communications read a story
Arbitron buy official: Now “Nielsen Audio”
After getting FTC approval 9/21, Nielsen announced it has successfully completed its Arbitron
NYMRAD unveils NextRadio at Advertising Week
New York Market Radio (NYMRAD) unveiled NextRadio, the industry initiative to make FM broadcast
Rich Lieberman moving to KSCO-AM
San Francisco media columnist Rich Lieberman has been tapped for a new commentary show that will air weekdays on Zwerling Broadcasting’s KSCO-AM Santa Cruz,...
KDND-FM license challenged over contest
Two media watchdog groups will challenge the license renewal of Entercom’s KDND-FM Sacramento
KCOH talker gone after accusing boss of fraud
Longtime talker Michael Harris “removed himself from the airwaves indefinitely” 9/26 after accusing his boss of financial fraud at News-Talk-Sports KCOH-AM Houston, reports KHOU-TV.
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Celtics move to 98.5 The Sports Hub
As predicted, CBS Radio’s 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston will be the new radio home of the Celtics, beginning with the 2013-14 season....