NAB’s Smith highlights the push for FM on cell
Addressing the 2012 Radio Show in Dallas, NAB President/CEO Gordon Smith pressed the case for a radio chip in cell phones and said he...
Independent Radio Syndicators form new organization
The Organization of Independent Radio Syndicators, Networks, Journalists and New Media Companies, has formed in the wake of the TRN lawsuit against Dial-Global, et...
NFL, Dial Global sign multi-year extension
Dial Global will continue as the exclusive network radio partner of the NFL. Dial Global (and previously Westwood One before the merger with DG)...
NRSC adopts new guideline on RDS; updates AM standards
From the 2012 NAB Radio Show National Radio Systems Committee (NRSC) meetings: They’ve adopted a new NRSC Guideline that focuses on recommendations for broadcasters...
Opus tagged with grand slam file fine
It’s bad enough to take a hit from the FCC for a public file violation – but it’s even worse when each station in...
Entercom launches “ESPN on WEEI”
Beginning on 10/5, Entercom Boston’s WEEI Radio will split its AM/FM simulcast and begin broadcasting ESPN Radio on 850 AM. “ESPN on WEEI” will...
KYXY adds new weekenders
CBS Radio San Diego’s Adult Contemporary station, KyXy 96.5 announced the addition of Julie Kansy (Julie K) and Brooke Hunter as weekend, on-air personalities...
Cumulus adds Kix Brooks for nighttime show
Cumulus Media Networks will offer stations nationwide a new overnight radio show hosted by Country music superstar Kix Brooks beginning in September. “Kickin’ it...
Station keeps candidate/host on air with time offer — corrected
According to Midwest Communications, Pat Snyder left the air, with 8/30 being his final broadcast day. Snyder has been replaced on air for the...
Finally: young demos boost radio listening
Arbitron’s September 2012 RADAR 114 report shows radio’s audience increased slightly year over year by 249,000 persons aged 12+, representing nearly 93% of the...
Juan launches in Birmingham
SparkNet’s Juan format has launched in Birmingham, AL on Rivera Communications’ WQCR-AM. With a multigenerational appeal for both men and women, Juan plays what...
Entercom one of the Top 500 Tech Innovators
Entercom has been named by Information Week as one of the Top 500 Technology Innovators by Information Week. Entercom, the only radio broadcasting company...
Cumulus’ SweetJack launches big push
Groupon has some fresh competition nationwide. Cumulus’ daily-deals rival SweetJack is rolling out an ad blitz for SweetJack 9/17 in 37 cities including NYC,...
Saga, Cherry Creek Radio sign group-wide with vCreative
Saga Communications and Cherry Creek Radio have adopted vCreative PPO to manage continuity and production workflow for all of their market clusters, as well...
WDAE’s Ian Beckles arrested
Ian Beckles, a former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman and current co-host of a WDAE-AM Tampa (Clear Channel) sports talker, was arrested 9/13 for...