Up quarter for Salem Communications
Broadcast, Internet and publishing revenues were all up in Q1 for Salem Communications. But the company-wide revenue gain of 6.1% was primarily due to...
Merlin Media bringing Smooth Jazz, Alt back to Chicago
Merlin Media began airing Broadcast Architecture’s Smooth Jazz network 5/3 on WLUP’s HD-3 signal in Chicago. Merlin entered into an LMA with Venture Technologies...
How’s business at Radio One?
CEO Alfred Liggins was obviously a happy man as he announced that Q1 radio revenues were up at Radio One, reversing a Q4 decline....
97.1 The Fan Promotions Dir. to bike across Ohio
Todd Reigle, Promotions Director for RadiOhio’s 97.1 The Fan (WBNS-FM Columbus, OH) will spend five days on a bicycle for an event called Honor...
Hefty fine for 12 Watt FM stands
Last October, the $22K assessed to WHPR-FM Highland Park MI for various infractions was a Notice of Apparent Liability. It has now graduated to...
Radio One turns the corner
Radio revenues were up in Q1 for Radio One, reversing the decline in Q4. With TV One consolidated, now that Radio One is the...
Michael Patrick Shiels returning to Michigan radio
He’ll be back on the air in the Great Lakes State 5/7 with a syndicated three-hour talker on TV as well as on radio....
John Tesh launches “K Tesh/Los Angeles”
It’s a new Christian online radio station geared toward Southern California listeners. K Tesh Los Angeles features Christian AC music and talk with Tesh’s...
College station fined for unapproved vacation
For almost a year, Bethany College’s WVBC-FM in Bethany WV was off the air. However, the rules say that any hiatus longer than 30...
Memorial service planned for Brian Carter
There will be a memorial service former Power 99 FM and WDAS-FM morning personality Brian Carter on Wednesday, 5/2. The service will take place...
JamTraxx re-ups with United Stations
This is primarily an ad-sales relationship, but since Chicago-based JamTraxx Media (JTM) and USRN have complementary offerings, the long-term deal also means a nice...
Mel Karmazin denies that Liberty controls SiriusXM (audio)
The battle at the FCC over Liberty Media’s application to be granted de facto control of SiriusXM Radio’s
Seacrest re-upping with Clear Channel, too
Just a week after media heavyweight Ryan Seacrest signed on with American Idol for two more seasons, The NY Times reports Clear Channel is...
SiriusXM raises 2012 subscriber guidance
As it posted record financial results for Q1, SiriusXM Radio raised its subscriber guidance for 2012. However, the satellite radio company left its revenue...
Another station hit by FCC for late renewal
WIPS-AM Ticonderoga NY failed to get its renewal application in on time in a case that hearkens back to 2/1/06. The resulting late fine...