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...
WKQX fills last on-air slot
Lauren O’Neil has been hired to fill one of the remaining on-air positions at Merlin Media’s Alternative WKQX-FM (Q87.7 87.7 MHz, Chicago). She travels...
Birach looking at new site for Detroit AMs
Acreage in the southeast corner of Milford Township, MI has been pegged as a site for a cluster of AM towers for Birach Broadcasting....
Hot 92.3, Rick Dees part ways in LA
The longtime SoCal morning man had been with KHHT-FM for over a year. Now, according to The Orange County Register, he’s out as of...
Forbes writer argues for radio performance royalty
John Villasenor says it’s high time that there is a level field when it comes to artist/label compensation for audio entertainment outlets
NAB to FCC: Broadcasters provide lifeline during DC storms
NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith sent a letter 7/3 to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski about local radio stations providing lifeline information during and...
Handpicked tunes: Hometown Columbia launches The Palm
A report is highlighting Kirk Litton’s launch of the new Columbia, SC station (WWNU-FM--The Palm) after the recent purchase of it and WWNQ-FM from...
Univision details lineup for “Univision America”
Univision Radio has unveiled programming for its new AM radio network Univision America, which launches 7/4. The network, comprising stations in nine U.S. markets,...
California pirate pays extra for not answering door
An amateur radio licensee who should have known better was nailed for running an unauthorized FM station northwest of San Francisco-Oakland. The buccaneer only...
Losing WODS is a big deal with listeners
CBS Radio/Boston’s Classic Hits/Oldies WODS-FM flipped to the company’s CHR AMP format on Thursday, 6/28 at noon. Since then, RBR-TVBR has been barraged with...