Windows Phone 8 to have FM this Summer
Microsoft announced a new Windows Phone 8 update that will bring features including an FM radio. The announcement came following the launch of the...
A brief tutorial on managing an LMA
One of the dangers faced by a broadcast station licensee when turning over any of its operations to a second party is having that second party leave you liable for various FCC rule violations and perhaps even setting up a premature transfer of control. A contract for a recent sale includes two instructive clauses for those contemplating an LMA to keep in mind.
Nick Cannon ending “Cannon’s Countdown”
For two years up to 2/17/12, Nick Cannon hosted the morning show at CBS Radio’s 92.3 NOW (WXRK-FM) NYC. But after a health scare,...
John Curley returns to KIRO Radio
KIRO Radio 97.3 FM Seattle announced the return of John Curley to evenings, and a partnership with Andrew Walsh, to create a new program...
Nokia turns on smartphone FM chips
The Nokia Lumia 925 smartphone is coming out, and among its features is a special smart camera – Nokia calls it a Smart Camera...
Limbaugh marketer in chief back in action
Just as radio icon Rush Limbaugh has become a central to the conversation on the unpleasant topic of falling advertising revenues
AURN, Doug Banks Media re-up
American Urban Radio Networks and Doug Banks Media signed a new two-year deal to continue syndicating the Doug Banks Radio
Streaming to best terrestrial in five years?
Stitcher.com, provider of mobile on demand news, entertainment, sports and talk radio, revealed the results of a nationwide survey demonstrating an overwhelming preference for on demand viewing/listening to radio, television and movies among younger Americans. The survey also found that 57% of American adults believe that in five years, Americans will primarily listen to streaming radio options vs. traditional AM/FM radio. The study surveyed 2,066 U.S. adults, and was conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Stitcher in April.
Indianapolis radio vet robbed at gunpoint
Kelly Vaughn, longtime radio personality and news reporter/anchor in Indianapolis at WYXB-FM, WTLC-FM and WNTR-FM (formerly WTPI), was robbed at gunpoint last week after...
Receiver says farewell to Farwell
For Tallgrass Broadcasting receiver C. David Rhoades, the sale of a combo in Farwell TX is the second such deal in the area. And the same can be said for buyer Tejas Broadcasting, which picked up both at bargain prices.
New leniency for student-run station violations
According to the FCC, there are less than 500 non-commercial student-run stations in the US, and by their very nature they are (1) prone...
“SiriusXM Leading Ladies” series launches
Sirius XM Radio will launch "SiriusXM Leading Ladies," a new series featuring candid conversations with notable women from the worlds of entertainment, politics and...
Clear Channel buys breathing room
A plan to reduce the amount of debt that will mature in 2016 will cost Clear Channel increased interest on the portion of that debt kicked down the road – and will also increase its annual interest expense. Moody’s took a look.
WTOP, Federal News Radio sites back online
Hubbard Radio’s DC news websites, WTOP.com and FederalNewsRadio.com are now accessible again, following resolution
Ben and Skin to 105.3 The Fan
CBS Radio’s 105.3 The Fan in Dallas announced its new afternoon drivers are locals Ben Rogers and Jeff “Skin” Wade. The Ben and Skin...