Media watchdog going to bat for LPFM
Free Press, one of the most vocal public interest groups on the media beat, is urging its followers to contact senators and drive the Local Community
WGN Radio shakes up weekend schedule
Tribune’s WGN Radio Chicago announced changes to its weekend schedule, including the return of “Sports Central Weekend” hosted by former Chicago Bear Glen Kozlowski...
Q3 revenues up for Debut Broadcasting
Debut Broadcasting, the smallest publicly traded radio company, reported its second straight quarter of increased revenues. It is also getting a new national sales...
Radio in Sweden suffering from podcast competition
The good news for commercial radio broadcasters in Sweden: Revenues in October were up 7.5%, according to The Local, a Swedish English
Harpo Radio
The two-hour, daily radio talk program hosted by acclaimed newscaster and television and radio personality, Gayle King, will now be available to radio listeners...
Emmis ratings affirmed by Moody's
Moody's Investors Service has been reviewing its credit ratings for Emmis Communications and recently affirmed the existing ratings. However, the outlook remains “negative” and...
Westwood One signs Performance Racing Network
Westwood One announced a multi-year joint marketing agreement with Concord, NC-based Performance Racing Network (PRN) for ad sales, research and affiliations. The agreement adds...
Toyota adding Clear Channel
Toyota says it will be working with Clear Channel Radio’s iheartradio, incorporating more than 750 radio stations and other exclusive content into select Toyota...
Radio's Representative becomes go-to guy in Republican Congress
When Greg Walden (R-OR) first entered the US House of Representatives, he was still the owner of a small market Oregon radio group. That...
Citadel revenues up 3.7% in Q3
In its first full quarter since emerging from Chapter 11 Citadel Broadcasting saw net revenues rise 3.7% to $188.6 million. Net income was $3.6...
GLR offering coverage of Mexican 1st Division Soccer League playoffs
GLR Networks’ coverage of Mexican 1st Division Soccer league Torneo Apertura 2010 playoffs starts this week. These broadcasts are part of GLR’s coverage of...
WNCT-FM goes
Who needs a Christmas format? Apparently Beasley’s 107.9 WNCT-FM Greenville NC doesn’t—at least for now. On 11/15 the station debuted a new, albeit temporary...
Russell Brand's Radio Show to Air on SIRIUS XM
The Russell Brand Show will air completely uncensored, on SIRIUS XM’s Raw Dog Comedy channel every week for 10 weeks. This is the first...
Westwood One finally turns the corner
Q3 brought double-digit growth to Westwood One, with revenues up 12.1% to $88 million as the company finally experienced a recovery in both of its business segments. Metro Traffic was up more than Network Radio
Bob Pittman joins Clear Channel to head media platforms
Best known as “The Father of MTV,” Bob Pittman is returning to his radio roots as Chairman of Media and Entertainment Platforms for Clear...