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...
Former Iowa Public Radio CEO gets settlement
Iowa Public Radio will pay fired CEO Mary Grace Herrington $197,000 in a settlement that prevents the station from being sued, according to a...
KCLU expands reach in California
California Lutheran University’s NPR affiliate KCLU-FM Ventura County-Santa Barbara is expanding its reach to include northern Santa Barbara County and southern San Luis Obispo...
Country Oldies Show offers George Jones tribute
This Memorial Day Weekend, Envision Radio Networks’ The Country Oldies Show is bringing together fans of country music to celebrate the “greatest voice in...
CRN adds four new shows
CRN Digital Talk Radio announced the addition of four new shows to its roster. Anthony Dias Blue’s consumer-oriented food, wine, and travel-oriented show The...
Clear Channel unveils “State of Listening” report
The national research from CCME on the popularity of radio across multiple platforms spells out the medium’s continued, widespread
More reps sign on to LRFA
The Local Radio Freedom Act is designed to head off the imposition of any new royalty burdens on broadcast radio stations, and in the...
Dial Global names format hosts
Dial Global announced new on-air lineups for its Hot Country, Hot AC, Mainstream Country, Adult Contemporary, and Rock 2.0 music formats. The changes impact...