Bell Media files to launch RDS Radio 990 in Montreal
Bell Media in Canada has filed an application with the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) expressing its intention to convert TSN Radio 990 to...
Broadcast radio forgotten during committee give and take
Sometimes being ignored by the powers that be in Washington is a good thing, and if that’s true, then the House Communications Subcommittee hearing...
A note from Bob Pittman to CC employees
Perhaps the heat from his Cannes debauchery got too hot?: Clear Channel was spending big, big bucks recently at the Cannes Lions International Advertising...
Pandora’s June listener hours up 77%; What’s DRIVING it
As much as has been reported that Pandora is getting competition from Spotify, Slacker and other, it’s still faring quite well in the ears...
Different take on decency
Elections will take place in Ghana this year, and that nation’s version of the FCC is prepared to take action against those who speak...
SiriusXM adds 600,000 net subscribers in Q2
The company also increased its full year 2012 subscriber and revenue guidance. SiriusXM now
Envision Radio Networks launches EZ Trak
Envision and RadioTraks say EZ Trak is an online listener music research survey offering a simple, cost effective way to help radio stations maintain...
Concert promoter sues Salem in Portland
LMG Concerts, a Christian concert promoter in Portland, OR has filed suit against Salem Communications, claiming monopolistic practices. LMG says Salem is using "monopoly...
Dial Global, NBCU partner on Olympics
They’ll present live, exclusive radio coverage of the 2012 London Olympic Games--including competition and events, the opening and closing ceremonies, Team USA Basketball, soccer,...
FCC works with late-filing FM auction winner
The winner of an FM CP destined to be constructed in Speculator NY was late getting in a Form 301 – a potentially fatal...
RBR-TVBR reader explains the value of airplay
The rebirth of the battle over royalties for airplay has made its way to the halls of Congress, and although it hit a lull...
WRVU supporters file Petition to Deny license renewal
WRVU Friends and Family filed a Petition to Deny Vanderbilt University's WFCL-FM license renewal (it was WRVU until 6/1/11) in Nashville. WFCL is licensed...
Mancow to simulcast on TV in Chicago
TRN-syndicated Erich “Mancow” Muller will be simulcasting his morning show on WPWR-TV 50 beginning this fall. A deal is being finalized, according to The...
KOKE-FM coming back to Austin
A new, locally owned radio station with iconic call letters--KOKE-FM--is set to sign on Sunday, airing primarily Austin- and Texas-centric country music and featuring...
Sirius XM agrees to decree with FCC
If you are a US citizen, you should feel $240K richer right about now, thanks to a voluntary contribution to the US Treasury from...