Emmis wins eight-year license renewal
Yes, CEO Jeff Smulyan is politically connected in Washington, but you’ve probably guessed that this eight-year renewal is not in the United States. Emmis...
Jim Yager sees opportunity in new car supply problems
Barrington Broadcasting Group reported that Q1 net revenues were up 3.2% to $24.7 million. CEO Jim Yager acknowledged that there have been
Michigan agency uses radio to invade nearby states
Why would an organization in the great state of Michigan try to make inroads into other great states in its neck of the woods,...
Revenues and cash flow grew for Saga in Q1
Saga Communications had an up quarter to start 2010, with Q1 revenues up 2.6% to $28.7 million. Operating income increased 13.7% to $4 million...
Auto slowing for Entercom
CEO David Field told Wall Street analysts that Entercom has begun to feel the impact of Japanese auto companies having supply chain problems. That
Another lawsuit challenges Citadel sale
Citadel Broadcasting had already reported that two shareholder lawsuits had been filed in Nevada claiming that the deal to sell the company to Cumulus...
Revenues up 2% for Entercom in Q1
Entercom Communications reported that Q1 revenues rose 2% to $82.5 million. However, excluding political and having a hometown team for one cluster in the...
Salem jumps on non-radio revenues
Radio revenues were up in Q1 for Salem Communications, but the Christian-themed media company saw the biggest gains from non-radio operations. Total revenues were...
The Osgood File celebrates 40 years on the radio
We’re all familiar with Charles Osgood’s unique commentary on news and popular culture, and Westwood One says this year marks the 40th anniversary of...
Univision not likely to sell radio division
Top management at Univision Communications says they would be willing to listen to offers to buy Univision Radio, but they
Catholic bishops tap radio to talk marriage with US Hispanics
A serious and sustained radio campaign featuring three waves of commercials and nine distinct 30-second radio spots is coming to Spanish-language radio
Q2 pacing up 2% for Clear Channel Radio
After gaining 3% in Q1, Clear Channel Communications CFO Tom Casey told Wall Street analysts Friday that radio revenues are pacing up 2% in Q2
Radio host Herman Cain scores in 1st GOP debate
Five candidates for the Republican 2012 presidential nomination faced off in South Carolina 5/5/11 on Fox News Channel. Former Minnesota Gov.
Praise for Clear Channel in WSJ
University of Alabama history professor David Beito is clearly no fan of what he calls “right wing talk radio,” but he was effusive in...