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....
UT’s radio station may go dark
University of Tennessee’s student radio station, WUTK-FM 90.3 "The Rock", needs to raise $15,000 to buy a new transmitter tower to stay on air....
Jodi Koontz named National Radio Person of the Year
The National Radio Person of the Year will be presented along with the organization’s other Media awards on 10/9 during the Children’s Miracle Network...
SiriusXM re-ups with Learfield Sports, IMG College
Collegiate multimedia rights holders IMG College and Learfield Sports announced an extension of their relationship with Sirius XM Radio through June 2016. Effective this...
Radio’s importance, attention span
More new research from Mark Kassof & Co.’s annual ListenerThink P1 research: 76% of 18-64 radio listeners agree with the statement, “When you listen...
Entercom launches Alternative Buffalo 107.7
At 12 noon on 9/26, Entercom Buffalo launched “Alternative Buffalo 107.7 FM,” ending tis simulcast of sister station, News-Talk WBEN-AM. Entercom says it has...