Moody’s sees stability when it looks at Salem
Moody’s Investor Service believes leverage is a bit on the high side at religious broadcast specialist Salem, but expects that number to shrink this...
Cumulus taps Steve Shaw as SVP/National Sales
The former president of Katz Radio Group will be based in Cumulus’ NYC offices and oversee national ad sales for the company’s 525 O&O...
United Stations to distribute Universal Comedy Network
The partnership with the newly launched Universal Comedy Network includes both national ad sales and affiliate relations for the comedy prep service. The deal...
Dial Global launches “SoundHound for Radio”
It’s a proprietary radio advertising platform developed in partnership with SoundHound which uses its audio recognition technology to connect Dial Global’s 225 million weekly...
SBS calls Lehman claim on dividends frivolous
Lehman Brothers, thought by many to be gone but not forgotten, turns out to be neither. It continues on not as a going concern...
JUAN launches in Twin Falls
The newest Spanish Adult Hits format, JUAN, is now broadcasting on 970 KFTA-AM in Twin Falls, ID. JUAN’s music is maximum variety, low repetition,...
Emmis sells Rádio Expres to Bauer
The Slovakian Hot AC station Rádio Expres has been bought by Germany’s Bauer Media Group from Emmis. Rádio Expres has been the market leader...
Licensee cannot duck fine by blaming LMA partner
WNFO-AM Sun City Hilton Head SC was hit with a triple-header fine, and when the bill of not-so-goods was added up it owed a...
Dial Global restructures debt
Looks like CEO Spencer Brown was right—Dial Global has restructured its debt with lenders, meeting its 2/28 debt covenant and fending off bankruptcy. Brown...
J.C. Corcoran headed to Houston
After almost 30 years and not quite as many radio stations, J.C. Corcoran is leaving St. Louis for the Lone Star State. On March...
Other Royal Prank DJ to return to work
Southern Cross Austereo/Sydney DJ Mel Greig will reportedly return to work at 2DayFM after being taken off the air over the royal prank call...
Baltazar back in Boston
The morning duo is reunited after 12 years: Greater Media announced Baltazar has been named as the co-host of the new "Baltazar & Pebbles...
Entravision launches “Carlos Alvarez en la Mañana”
The new original morning drive program, “Carlos Alvarez en la Mañana,” airs on Super Estrella 107.1 FM in LA. The show, which features one...
Analyst delivers Serious Sirius shoutout
The combination of relatively low leverage and a resurgent automobile industry have inspired Moody’s Investors Service to upgrade satellite audio service Sirius XM’s ratings....
93 KHJ radio tower demolished in LA (video)
The historic LA radio towers located in the Fairfax District were knocked to the ground with the help of a bulldozer 2/27. Crews worked...