FCC opens window the MX translator deals
MX equals mutually exclusive, and out of all the applications for FM translators that have been sitting around for years in advance of the...
Pittsburgh to honor Pitt’s WPTS-FM
The Pittsburgh City Council has co-sponsored a resolution, unanimously affirmed by the Council, to declare 5/28 “92.1 WPTS Day” in the City of Pittsburgh....
Global Radio to sell seven stations in UK
The UK's largest radio station owner must sell stations in seven areas there to satisfy Competition Commission concerns over its $105.8 million buy of...
WRIF welcomes “Dave and Chuck the Freak”
The duo take mornings at Greater Media’s heritage Detroit rocker, replacing Drew & Mike. WRIF told its listeners Drew and Mike were going to be replaced with a pair that projected a younger, edgier vibe. Drew and Mike show ended last week after 22 years. "Dave and Chuck" will start 6 a.m. 5/28. Dave Hunter and Chuck “the Freak” Urquhart were previously on Alternative 89X, CIMX-FM Windsor, ON (right across the Detroit River).
High FCC hurdle for tailor-made market analyses
An attempt to block a non-Arbitron market multi-station deal using an analysis that ignores the contour overlap methodology used by the FCC for analyzing...
musicFIRST warns artists away from Pandora petition
According to musician advocacy musicFIRST, internet radio leader Pandora is trying to enlist musicians to embrace its offer of promotional value in exchange for lower streaming royalty rates ahead of anticipated discussions of the issue on Capitol Hill this year. The organization is telling musicians not to buy into Pandora’s vague proposition.
Fired WROD GM sued by station owner
Kevin Geddings, a terminated GM at Volusia Broadcasting’s Oldies WROD-A/FM Daytona Beach is being sued by station owner Joe Hopkins for misappropriation of trade secrets, tortious interference, wrongful repossession and false imprisonment. The case is pending in Volusia County, FL. Hopkins is currently the owner of WROD and Geddings is currently the owner of GLK Consultants’ Oldies WSOS-AM/FM in nearby St Augustine.
Clear Channel kicks more debt down the road
Radio giant Clear Channel recently announced a plan to knock 2016 maturities from $8.2B to $6.7B
WOGL presents 10th Annual Car Show
CBS Radio/Philadelphia’s 98.1 WOGL & American Heritage Federal Credit Union 2013 10th Annual Car Show is 5/18 10AM – 3PM. Proceeds Benefit the
Howard Stern buys $52 million Palm Beach home
El Rushbo is getting a new neighbor: The “Howard Stern Show” host on SiriusXM host and America’s Got Talent judge is reportedly the buyer...
FCC opposes court intervention in fee dispute
A number of entities and individuals seeking refunds of filing fees tied to CP auctions have requested intervention by the Court of Appeals of...
Radio treads water in Q1 2013
Spot sales were down during the first three months of 2013, but increased results in digital and off air income saved the bottom line...
Clear Channel debuts “Radio 94.9”
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Fort Collins, CO debuted AAA “Radio 94.9 FM, Colorado’s Finest Rock” on 5/17. It airs on K235BT (a whopping...
Belk conundrum highlights problem for talkers
North Carolina-based department store Belk does not check for political affiliation when it sells its wares to consumers – it just says thank you...
Bell, Astral sell three FMs in Canada
Bell Media, Astral Media and the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group announced Pattison's acquisition of three key FMs