NABOB outlines Washington priorities
As it gets set for its 26th Annual Awards Dinner in Washington later this month (3/19/10), the National Association of Black-Owned Broadcasters has put...
Group uses radio to push healthcare reform
The ongoing battle in Congress over health care continues to drive issues spending, the increasingly important portion of the political category that is not...
Cumulus sees business improving
While Cumulus Media is expecting Q1 to end up flattish overall, CEO Lew Dickey told analysts that each month is getting better, so look for positive numbers as the year goes on. Also, the bigger markets of privately
Cumulus sees no-growth Q1
After reporting that Q4 revenues were down 7.3%, Cumulus Media is looking for Q1 to be better – but Cumulus is not reporting matching...
Q4 revenues down 7.9% for Salem
Religious and conservative talk specialist Salem Communications reported that Q4 revenues declined 7.9% to $50.8 million. And while some other radio companies have been...
Radio host is finalist for TX House run
Blake Farenthold was one of the two survivors in a four-Republican primary to run against incumbent Solomon Ortiz (D-TX) to represent the Corpus Christi...
KINK adds “The Lounge”
Alpha Broadcasting’s KINK-FM Portland, OR will debut “The Lounge After Hours” tomorrow night at 10pm which will air weeknights, 10pm-midnight. The show, hosted by...
MAGIC 106.7 claims most Gracie Allen Awards ever
Greater Media’s MAGIC 106.7 Boston’s Exceptional Women radio program is now the most recognized program ever by the American Women in Radio and Television. ...
RadioTime powers in-car web radio in MINI
RadioTime, developer of technology for finding and listening to radio online, announced BMW’s MINI has integrated the RadioTime web radio service into its MINI...
Rush moving to WXKS-AM in Boston
On Monday, March 8 at noon Clear Channel's “Rush Radio 1200/WXKS” becomes the new home of The Rush Limbaugh Show. He makes the move from...
Wildmon steps down as Chairman of American Family Association
American Family Association (AFA) founder Donald E. Wildmon has resigned as Chairman after 30 years at the helm. His son, Tim, who has worked...
CRS count and new CRB officeers
Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) announced that attendance at CRS 2010 was up 3.5% percent over the 2009 Country Radio Seminar. Also, CRB has elected...
Moody’s reacts to Regent’s Chapter 11 filing
Moody’s Investors Service already had a “Probability of Default Rating” of D for Regent Communications, so this week’s Chapter 11 filing in US Bankruptcy Court was no surprise. But now that it is a reality, the ratings service has evaluated the expected
Stern to interview Barbara Walters
She’s interviewed presidents, prime ministers, heads of state and celebrities all over the world. Now the tables will be turned and Barbara will be...
Dick Purtan Radiothon raises $2.34 million
The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit, 104.3 WOMC, Dick Purtan and Purtan's People joined forces on Friday, February 26th for Dick Purtan’s 23rd annual...