John Anderson dead at 83
The Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) reports the death of John Anderson, founder of WCCW-AM & FM Traverse City. He was 83 when he...
Radio still a dangerous career in some countries
Authorities in the Philippines believe the murder of radio commentator Dr. Gerry Ortega on Monday (1/24) was prompted by his activism on environmental issues,...
Ion Television acquires "Flashpoint" from CBS Television Distribution
Making a major return to funding original production, Ion Television has inked a deal with CBS Television Distribution for the rights to all existing...
Bristol Palin pursuing Mix 96.9 Phoenix radio job (audio)
Well, that’s what the 20-year-old daughter of the former Alaska governor discussed during an interview 1/21 with KWHL-FM Anchorage’s "The Bob & Mark Show."...
Bond analysts see modest growth for radio in 2011
Wells Fargo Securities bond analysts Bishop Cheen (pictured) and Davis Hebert don
America's Radio News Network launches (audio)
America’s Radio News Network launched the first of five co-anchored 3-hour news-only blocks 1/24. The first nationally-syndicated long-form news program ran Noon-3 p.m. ET...
Bobby Poe dead at 77
Legendary recording artist, manager and radio tip sheet publisher Bobby Poe died Saturday (1/22) at age 77.
Best known for his tip sheets, Poe drew...
GLR kicks off Salud y Familia with Dr. Elmer Huerta
GLR Networks has launched Salud y Familia 1/24 after its affiliation and commercialization process started a few weeks back. Salud y Famlia is GLR’s...
Townsquare Washington State deals challenged
Two firms have filed Petitions to Deny in regard to the application of Townsquare Media to acquire stations from Revitalization Partners, a receiver charged...
USF President defends decision to sell KUSF-FM
University of San Francisco President Father Stephen Privett used a weekend op-ed piece in the San Francisco Chronicle to explain the decision to sell KUSF-FM. Angry fans of the station
Bonneville sale to Hubbard resets the bar
RBR-TVBR analysis: We had been hearing discussion of an eight times cash flow multiple for major market properties for at least a year now. But
Citadel board slammed by New York Times
Dissident shareholder Geoffrey Raynor is stepping up his assault on Citadel Broadcasting
Talker heading Washington State GOP
Former KVI-AM Seattle talk host Kirby Wilbur was elected Chairman of the Washington State Republican Party. The conservative activist, who was on KVI for...
Rush Limbaugh criticized for mocking President Hu Jintao
Two Chinese-American members of Congress have demanded that El Rushbo apologize for mocking Chinese President Hu Jintao on his
Rusty Humphries adds 22
The Rusty Humphries Show has welcomed 22 new affiliates to his conservative, common-sense show that currently airs on 210 affiliates nationwide through Talk Radio...