92 KQRS’ Tom Barnard to enter treatment

Legendary Twin Cities morning man Tom Barnard announced 3/29  that he’s putting himself in treatment. The Cumulus Media Classic Rock host told his listeners...

Lotus/Tucson station raises $94K for St. Jude

Recently, Lotus Communications’ 102.1 FM La Caliente in Tucson raised nearly $94,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during their 8th annual two-day radio-thon. ...
HD Radio

New HD Radio receiver technology to be at NAB

Palm Beach, FL-based Digital PowerRadio (DPR), an advanced radio techniques technology company, will present a technology
NPR / National Public Radio

NPR, WBUR-FM to build out news programming

NPR is forging a new relationship with Boston-based public radio station WBUR to expand its mid-day news program “Here & Now” from a one-hour...
ASCAP

ASCAP set to seat new board

The votes have been cast and tallied, allowing the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers to name the Board of Directors that will...

RI Radio Hall of Fame to induct six

The Rhode Island Radio Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that six radio personalities will be inducted in a ceremony in May that will also...
Clear Channel

“Radio 105.7” debuts in Atlanta

Mainstream Alternative is back in Atlanta, as Clear Channel announced the debut of Radio 105.7, WWVA-FM. The former Hip-Hop station will also offer expanded...
Microsoft

Windows update to activate FM chip

Microsoft is preparing a new Windows Phone 8 update, The Verge has learned. Sources revealed that the software maker
Dollar Sign

Radio grew slightly in 2012, should do so again in 2013

A modest 1.5% gain in revenue was banked by the radio industry in 2012 compared to the previous year. Research firm BIA/Kelsey blamed the...

KKGM-AM launches Southern Gospel format

Mortenson Broadcasting’s 10-kW KKGM-AM Dallas says the new Southern Gospel format will serve the Northern Texas area with 24 hour inspirational music, personalities and...

Doug Stephan’s “Good Day Crowdfunding” Show launches

Doug Stephan's Good Day national talk show is inviting entrepreneurs to the largest crowdfunding pitchfest ever. The Good Day Crowdfunding Show brings the buzz...

Cleveland Browns to get new radio homes

The Browns are changing radio homes in Cleveland and it will include unprecedented triple coverage on game days, reported The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Multiple sources...
US Congress

Radio freedom resolution picks up steam in Senate

109 members of the US House of Representatives are confirmed supporters of the Local Radio
Bob Pittman

Bob Pittman to add Chairman stripes at Clear Channel

So says a filing with the SEC: CCME will replace Mark Mays as Chairman of the Board with CEO Bob Pittman on 5/17. He...
Gavel

Judge denies motion in DigiMedia case

U.S. District Court Judge Leonard Stark has denied a motion by Mission Abstract Data and its DigiMedia Holding Group LLC, to lift the existing...