Fire destroys four stations in Kansas
An early morning fire 9/2 destroyed the downtown Hutchinson, KS studios of Ad Astra Per Aspera Broadcasting’s CHR KSKU-FM, Classic Rock KNZS-FM, Country KXKU-FM...
Howard Stern appears on WYSP on its last day (audio)
As WIP-FM made its debut four days earlier than expected (9/2), wiping off the map legendary Philadelphia rocker WYSP-FM at 3PM, Howard
Listener Driven Radio adds WLND-FM Chattanooga
Clear Channel’s Hot AC WLND-FM "My 98.1" has flipped (9/2) to Variety Hits "98.1 The Lake." "We play anything" is the imaging and it...
Emmis spells out holding in Merlin
RBR-TVBR First: Emmis Communications had some options for the exact structure of its investment in Merlin Media when it cut the deal to sell three Chicago and New York FMs to Randy Michaels
"The X Factor: The Judges' Ultimate Picks" special being offered
The one-hour special from Fox All Access features the upcoming FOX TV Show judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger. It...
Bloomberg cancels WOR radio appearance
NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg canceled his weekly Friday morning (9/2) radio appearance on WOR-AM, likely over a growing outcry over his handling of a...
Gay Australian radio taking show to digital video
If you have an idea for expanding the reach of your creative property, and the means to get it some attention, by all means pursue it. The media world is in flux, and it
Michael Smerconish offers 9/11 tribute special
With the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaching, Dial Global’s Michael Smerconish has produced a special three hour 9/11 Tribute show to air on 9/9. ...
NASA, NIA launching "Innovation Now"
NASA and the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) are launching a national radio show and podcast series that features stories of revolutionary ideas, emerging...
Inner City and its creditors come to temporary terms
A truce has been called in the battling between Inner City Media Corporation (ICMC) and its senior creditors, who had filed to put ICMC into involuntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Yes, the company will go into Chapter 11
Former radio hosts charged with real estate fraud
Former Ventura, CA radio hosts (Gold Coast Broadcasting’s KVTA-AM) Kenneth Powell, Kathryn Rose and Paul Charles Lascola were arrested 8/31 after prosecutors charged them...
Eva 95-5 launches in Phoenix
Looks like the re-branding of Clear Channel’s KYOT-FM back in December didn’t resonate with listeners as much as expected. As of 8/31, the station...
Beasley bestows 2011 annual awards
Last weekend, Beasley held its annual General Managers gathering where it presented special awards to outstanding employees, and also celebrated their upcoming 50th Anniversary...
Record label puts execs in place to build radio presence
Island Def Jam is not shy about stating exactly why it either upgraded VP stripes or awarded VP stripes to four label executives: The recording company
KKOV adds college, high school sports
Pamplin Broadcasting’s KKOV-AM 1550 Vancouver, WA/Portland OR (“Vancouver’s Talk Station”) has added a local sports compliment to its lineup that will include University of...