Challenging quarter for Fisher’s Seattle radio stations
Fisher Communications as a whole increased its revenue during the first quarter of 2013, but that was not the case for its radio division,...
Entercom Memphis debuts CBS Sports Radio
Entercom’s WMC-AM Sports790 is becoming CBS Sports 790AM 5/5, offering around-the-clock national sports coverage, programming and high profile personalities. CBS Sports 790AM is the...
WEEI-FM brings back J.T. “The Brick”
Entercom’s WEEI -FM Boston says “The Brick” will return to the station’s lineup beginning 5/6. J.T. joined FOX Sports Radio as the afternoon host...
Four charged in radio station owner shooting
Police in Helena, Arkansas (pop. 10,000) have charged four people in connection with the shooting of Elijah Mondy, owner of Christian Radio KJIW-FM. He...
Clear Channel increases profit on lower revenue
There was a smaller number on the bottom line for Clear Channel in Q1 2013
Why an FHFA appointment is good for radio
There is a new nominee for the post of Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Normally, this appointment would be of zero interest to members of the radio community who lack a personal relationship of some kind with the nominee, but in this case, the move is removing a strong supporter of the Performance Rights Act out of the House of Representatives.
WOKV moves to more powerful FM
Now Jacksonville and Northeast Florida listeners can hear News/Talk WOKV-A/FM louder and clearer than ever before. Cox Media Group has moved the station from...
John Ryder named Red Sox host at WEEI
Entercom’s WEEI-FM Boston announced Ryder has been named host of the station’s pre- and post-game coverage of Red Sox Baseball. Ryder has been with...
Classic Rock Live offers free concert special
Envision Radio Networks’ Classic Rock Live is kicking off the summer with a free two-hour Summer Tour Spotlight that puts this season’s biggest classic...
New SiriusXM CEO to expand offering
Jim Meyer thinks satellite radio is a good business, but future opportunities may lie with in-car
KILT-AM manager fired for controversial blog
CBS Sports Radio 610 in Houston tells KOTV-TV Tulsa that a Digital Content Manager has been fired following a blog post about an Oklahoma...
Pittman, four others joining NAB Radio Board
Clear Channel CEO Bob Pittman is joining the NAB Radio Board as an appointment of its chair, Don Benson. A fifth individual was
Nashville parents sue CMG over altered photo
A Nashville family is suing a media company in federal court after they say Cox’s WHPT-FM (The Bone) Tampa St. Pete’s “The Cowhead Show”...
Fleetwood Mac plays the radio card to promote new release
Once again, at a time when many in the music community are complaining about radio airplay under current copyright law, a band is freely...
KROQ unveils Weenie Roast lineup
Slated for 5/18, this year's KROQ-FM LA Weenie Roast 2013 will feature The Black Keys, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Vampire Weekend, Of Monsters And...