Lots of promotions, reshuffling at Clear Channel
Two veteran executives have been promoted to major posts at Clear Channel – with Tom Poleman heading a new National Programming Platforms organization and...
Preparing for a bigger Cumulus Media (audio)
In our exclusive interview, RBR-TVBR Executive Editor Jack Messmer asked Dickey what will be changing once Cumulus balloons in size. The two audio
Citadel golden parachutes keep growing
With shareholders set to vote September 15th on selling the company to Cumulus Media, Citadel Broadcasting has updated its tabulation
Envision Radio Networks debuting Boss Time Radio
Envision Radio Networks announced Boss Time Radio, the first syndicated radio show dedicated to the inimitable music and legacy of Bruce Springsteen, “The Boss.”...
Beasley flip-flops stations in Augusta
Beasley announced its WGAC 580 AM now simulcasts (as of 8/10 3:00 PM) its News/Talk format on 95.1 FM, a switch to a stronger...
WRKO-AM adds new local weekend show
Entercom’s WRKO-AM Boston announced a new health airing on Sundays from 5:00 – 6:00pm beginning 9/18. “The Health and Wellness Hour,” will be hosted...
Hopper out in less than total Wisconsin recall
Wisconsin Democrats were only able to replace two Republican state senators with a candidate of their own – they needed three to take over...
WRVZ-FM The Beat handing out backpacks
West Virginia Radio Corporation of Charleston’s Rhythmic CHR WRVZ-FM The Beat has teamed up with area businesses to provide backpacks filled with essential school...
Ryvicker lowers estimates for Saga
After evaluating the Q2 results and management commentary from Saga Communications, Wells Fargo Securities analyst Marci Ryvicker has lowered her estimates. That
Cumulus taps Dennis Green from Westwood; Krasny replaces
Cumulus Media’s impending acquisition of Citadel includes its syndication and network arm Citadel Media. With last week’s announcement that that Dial-Global and Westwood One...
KCRW's Diana Nyad ends Cuba to Florida swim
Wind conditions and "less than ideal currents" prompted marathon swimmer Diana Nyad to end her second bid to swim from Cuba to the Florida...
Analyst lowers expectations for Entercom
After looking at the Q2 results for Entercom and listening to management
101 ESPN names Rams Radio broadcast team
Hubbard Broadcasting’s WXOS-FM (101 ESPN), flagship for St. Louis Rams football, announced their Rams Radio broadcast team and show line-up for the 2011-2012 season....
Lew Dickey expects more consolidation in radio (audio)
RBR-TVBR exclusive: Dickey explained why he was setting up for major acquisitions in the depths of the recession, when there was virtually no
Q2 revenues down only slightly for Entercom
Entercom reported that Q2 revenues were down 1% to $104.7 million. CEO David Field isn’t looking for Q3 market conditions to be any better,...