Clear Channel flips Lite 93.9 in Chicago
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment/Chicago’s WLIT-FM Lite 93.9 has flipped from an AC to a Hot AC and rebranded as 93.9 MY FM. The...
Radio helping up-and-coming Portland OR band
One From Many has made it as far as it has in part thanks to a boost from benevolent radio airplay. Now it’s hoping to get airplay for its new release “The Alleged Album.” The band will be actively seeking radio support for it this summer.
West Virginia Radio wants WVU to disqualify IMG
West Virginia Radio Corp. says it isn’t bidding on a 12-year contract for multimedia rights to some West Virginia University athletic events, but wants...
102.9 NOW FM debuts in Seattle
Clear Channel/Seattle debuted “102.9 NOW, Hit Music for the Northwest,” 6/14 at 10:00 AM. It’s described as a “Hot AC on steroids,” playing the...
GE Capital provides $405M credit facility to Entravision
GE Capital’s Telecom, Media and Technology financing business served as administrative agent on a new $405 million credit facility for Entravision Communications. GE Capital...
National radio rep biz loses talent
It’s unfortunate that the national radio rep biz is having a tremendous amount of turnover right now, due
BMI files rate action against Pandora
Broadcast Music Inc (BMI) filed an action in New York City today asking the Federal Rate Court to set
Apple signs BMI for iTunes Radio
BMI has inked a performance licensing deal with Apple for iTunes Radio that will give it 10% royalties on ad revenue from the new service, according to reports. Both Warner/Chappell and Sony/ATV struck deals for iTunes Radio ahead of the platform’s launch. Warner/Chappell is getting 10% royalty rate from ad revenue and Sony/ATV at 10-15% for now.
ASCAP not buying Pandora’s FM ploy
Paul Williams, president of composers rights organization The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, says that music offered on the internet is different...
Univision Radio re-ups with Triton Digital
Univision Radio has extended and expanded its contract with the company to get access to Triton Digital solutions including a2x, Ad Platform, Streaming, Webcast...
957 KISS FM gets new middayer
Clear Channel’s 95.7 KISS FM (KSSX), The Rhythm of San Diego, announced Shelley Wade has been named its new midday host, broadcasting weekdays from...
Session takes on future of radio content
It is the belief of radio deep thinker Mark Ramsey that quality content is the key to radio’s survival in the new millennium, and...
In-car radio is AAA-approved
The rapid increase in media available to vehicle drivers carries with it a big risk – a rapid increase in the amount of distracted driving. In an essay on the topic, the American Automobile Association said that listening to the radio posed “minimal risk.”
Clear Channel signs with Fleetwood Mac
This time it’s not a direct deal with a label or music publisher, but with an artist. They’re calling it a “new
13th Power of Urban Radio set
The 13th Power of Urban Radio Forum will be held on Thursday, October 3, at the Westin City Center in Washington, DC. CEOs and...