David DuBose files suit against Cox Media
The former Cox Media Group/Birmingham, AL Market Manager has filed suit against his
America Weekend Welcomes SuperTalk
Envision Radio Networks announced the ten-station SuperTalk Mississippi Radio Network as the latest affiliate of America Weekend, the new ratings-friendly programming alternative to ...
Pai passes along request for improving AM service
FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai has made no secret about his love for the AM band...
“iTunes Radio” unveiled at WWDC
Well, we all thought it would just be called iRadio, but close enough. At Apple’s...
Saga expands deal with Marketron
Marketron has expanded its partnership with Saga Communications. Besides extending the existing partnership where Marketron provides solutions for 99 stations in Saga’s 23 markets,...
Blair Garner gets mornings at WNSH-FM
Cumulus announced “America’s Morning Show” will debut on its NYC Country station NASH FM 94.7
Radio business challenges: Same old, same old
The MMTC-sponsored BIA/Kelsey study on cross-ownership found little concern about unfair competition from such operations in a local market. But there are many concerns expressed on the topic, and it provides a concise guide that is likely to look familiar to broadcasters everywhere, regardless of ownership of format.
Cross-ownership least of minority concerns
Do minority- and female-owned radio businesses face significant challenges surviving in today’s
WBAI-FM suffers loss of three hosts
Our condolences to the WBAI family and listeners: Just three days after the Pacifica NYC host and community activist Ibrahim Gonzalez died Tuesday of...
Apple signs Sony Music for iRadio
Another sign that Apple will reveal details about its much-anticipated iRadio service at its Worldwide
The pros and cons of direct licensing deals
Recent rights holder initiatives, such as moves by music publishing companies to license directly with digital platforms and radio broadcasters, are changing traditional models based upon collective rights management. But what are the consequences? How do they impact other smaller composers and rights holders? What do digital services like Pandora make of these new business propositions? Where does the trend leave collective management organizations?
Markey unleashes pre-election radio barrage
A pair of prominent Boston radio outlets carried questions posed by the campaign of Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA) concerning his rival Rep. Gabriel Gomez...
2013 Radio Mercury Awards winners named
Winners for the 2013 Radio Mercury Awards were announced 6/5 at the 22nd annual awards reception in
Premiere launches “Evolution with Pete Tong”
Available to CHR and Rhythmic radio stations nationwide, the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) program will further expand Clear Channel’s Evolution brand, which includes the...
Dual purpose for Clear Channel label deal
The two goals are for Clear Channel to succeed on the internet while record label Dualtone banks a