Cumulus stock shift is rating-neutral
Moody’s Investors Service notes that there will be a positive effect of a Cumulus plan to offer a new stock series with the intention...
Democratic PAC using radio well ahead on 2014
It’s quarterly results reporting time, and company after company has noted a big decrease in the amount of political spending during this off year....
Radio execs to tackle DAB “funding crisis” in UK
They are targeting a "coverage summit" within the next four months to solve the funding crisis that is threatening to paralyze the industry's moves towards digital switchover. Representatives of the BBC and commercial radio sector met the culture minister Ed Vaizey 8/6 to discuss the crucial issue of funding the digital audio broadcasting (DAB) transmitter network, reports The Guardian UK.
Arbitron sues another over ratings usage
This time it’s LM Communications for allegedly using its copyrighted radio ratings estimates
Tom Gentry celebrates 50 years in radio
Gentry, GM, of WHVN, 1240 AM/104.3 FM and HD2, WCGC, 1270 AM and WAVO 1150 AM in Charlotte, NC, tells RBR-TVBR this year marks...
Local urban internet station sees value in FM band
Gtownradio.com is a Philadelphia internet station with programming tailored to one specific neighborhood – Germantown – but as reported by NPR, the station operators feel limited and are hopeful of winning an LPFM license when the application window opens later this year.
Randy Galloway retiring from KESN-FM Dallas
Nary a day after Cumulus reached an LMA deal with ESPN to manage and operate KESN-FM ESPN Radio Dallas, rumor has it in Dallas that the long-time Metroplex talent and long-time PM driver at the station, will retire at the end of the year.
WVAS-HD2 gets translator in Montgomery
Alabama State University's student-run station, Urban WVAS-HD2 “Bama State Radio” may now be heard without an HD Radio, according to a news release from...
Cumulus, dick clark productions sign content deal
Cumulus Media Networks and dick clark productions will join forces to create radio, digital and social content opportunities around the American Music Awards and...
Cumulus to LMA ESPN’s KESN Dallas
ESPN Audio has reached a long-term LMA with Cumulus which calls for Cumulus to program its ESPN
Merlin sells WWIQ to EMF
Merlin has sold its Philadelphia talker, WWIQ-FM. RBR-TVBR was sent internal emails that were sent to clients: “At the end of April last year, WWIQ made its first on-air presence in Philadelphia. Nearly 16 months later, I have the uncomfortable and poignant task of letting the staff, our clients and advertisers and our listeners know that Merlin Media has accepted an offer from EMF (Educational Media Foundation) to purchase the station and the 106.9 signal. Over the next few months, IQ106.9 will continue to run its broadcast and daily operations will continue as usual until the final closing between the two companies. I am sure we will get tons of reaction from the community and the ratings will likely reach an all-time high. I appreciate everyone involved in the station and wish EMF the very best success in launching their new format in Philadelphia.”
CMG partners with LDR for mobile music apps
Listener Driven Radio’s interactive mobile app hits the airwaves at 33 music stations in 11 Cox Media Group markets this summer. The iPhone, iPad...
The American Spectator: “The Death of AM Radio”
The American Spectator magazine has used the suicide of Phoenix radio legend Bill Heywood as metaphor for the death of AM Radio in a...
Salem Q2 revenue up 4.4%
For the quarter, total revenue increased 4.4% to $60.1 million from $57.6 million. Total operating expenses decreased 5.4% to $50.8 million from $53.8 million....
Saga grows revenue but expenses grew too
Like many radio operators, Saga benefitted in Q2 2012 from a one-time music licensing credit that was not repeated this time around. As a...