Beasley inks pact with Big Machine
The deal follows the parameters of the Big Machine deals that have come before it – Beasley will
Sirius XM profit, revenue up in Q4
Net income rose to $156.2 million, or 2 cents per share, in Q4 2012, compared with $71.3 million, or 1 cent per share, a...
“Elliot in the Morning” call leads to investigation
The story about a Georgia teacher recently arrested for having sex with seven students sparked a provocative phone call to Clear Channel’s DC-101 (WWDC-FM...
Radio groups participate in print issue campaign
Family Research Council took to the pages of USA Today to state its position on recent controversy pertaining to the Boy Scouts of America,...
97.5 The Fanatic unveils new lineup
Greater Media’s 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN-FM Philadelphia) says that starting 2/4, current hosts Jon Marks and Sean Brace are now hosting their own show...
Rhode Island combo sold
An AM on the coast of Rhode Island, and an FM far enough off the coast to provide only a peripheral signal to the...
Dodge Ram Paul Harvey ad wins ADBOWL XLVII (video)
An iconic radio voice took the cake, as Dodge Ram's "Farmer" spot with Paul Harvey as the v/o was the highest-rated commercial during Super...
Raq-C & Nachin move to Exitos 93.9
Beginning 2/4, the provocative and entertaining Raq-C makes a big move to Grupo Radio Centro’s Exitos 93.9FM LA as host of the station’s new...
Arbitron has a new option for stations that simulcast
Effective with the February 2013 PPM report period, stations that begin simulcasting after the start of a quarter will be eligible for Total Line...
No charges to be filed over Aussie/UK royal hoax call
UK prosecutors said 2/1 that the two Australian radio hosts who made a prank call to the hospital treating Prince William's pregnant wife Kate...
FCC petitioned to create new Class C4 FM service
Currently, the technical parameters of a Class A FM station top out at 6 kW @ 328’. A Petition for Rulemaking from SSR
Hubbard Radio receives upgrade from Moody’s
Hubbard Radio has had its Corporate Family Rating promoted from B2 to B1 by Moody’s Investors Service, based on solid operations and success in...
Future of two Maryland Public FMs in question
Delmarva Public Radio was founded a quarter century ago by Salisbury University (Maryland). But there is a very real possibility that the initial 25...
Bubba the Love Sponge found not guilty
Cox Media Group and RadioIO shock jock Bubba the Love Sponge Clem was found not guilty by jurors in the defamation trial that Compass...
Roanoke-Lynchburg radio deal draws petition to deny
The proposed $1.025M acquisition of WLNI-FM by Mel Wheeler Inc. has met with a formal protest from