Court caps off ASCAP interim fees, saving radio $40M
The radio industry came home from court with a new ASCAP rate that will take effect in June or July and will remain in effect until a new rate is
Rush Limbaugh cuts NYC penthouse price to $13 million
Looks like El Rushbo is having a tough time saying adios to New York City. He did say on-air he'd sell his property there after...
17th Annual B96 Summer Bash set
The 17th Annual B96 Pepsi Summer Bash comes back to Toyota Park in Chicago on Saturday, 6/12. This annual all day festival and concert...
WTOP-FM adds “dial-up” signal
Bonneville’s WTOP Radio announced a partnership with AudioNow that allows listeners to access the station’s programming live by dialing (202) 380-9977 on any phone. “WTOP...
Arbitron Advisory Council meeting unveils new subcommittees
The Spring 2010 Radio Advisory Council (RAC) meeting was held in Annapolis, MD 5/11 and 5/12. Bill Rose, Arbitron SVP/Marketing and Doug Abernethy, RAC...
Indy Charlie Crist decided to keep the cash he raised as a Republican
While a member of the Republican Party, Florida governor Charlie Crist accepted donations from contributors to finance his campaign to be
Simmons Waco sale approved over St. Louis-tied objection
Simmons-Austin LS LLC filed to sell KLRK(FM) Marlin; KRQX(AM) and KRQX-FM Mexia; and KRZI(AM), Waco, all in the Waco TX market, to M&M Broadcasters....
FCC hits New York area pirates in the wallet
Two individuals were caught using three different FM frequencies without a license in the greater New York City area, and both have been hit...
Germany’s Fraunhofer raising US image
We have to admit, when Fraunhofer IIS announced its partnership with Clear Channel’s Total Traffic Network Plus to make Fraunhofer’s text-based news service, Journaline,...
Book: Obama won't golf with Limbaugh
When President Obama was asked if he would play a round of golf with his talk-radio nemesis Rush Limbaugh, the response, relayed by a top Democrat, was: "Limbaugh can play with himself." This is according to Zev Chafets in his new book
SIRIUS XM to add Glenn Beck
SIRIUS XM Radio announced the addition of top conservative talker and bestselling author Glenn Beck to the newly expanded SIRIUS XM Patriot channel. Beginning 5/17 Beck will be available
SBS enjoys double-digit Q1 gains
Spanish Broadcasting System had a lot to celebrate with the release of its latest quarterly financial results. Both its radio and television divisions were...
Saga adds another chapter to the revenue recovery story
The first quarter of 2010 was good to Saga Communications, which brought in more cash, cut expenses and enjoyed a large surge in profitability....
Bellamy Brothers, 'Hank fm 103.5' make Dream Happen for critically ill
Duo helps family through radio contest. Pioneering Country duo helps one family's dreams come true, when Barbra W a citizen of Panama City won a weekend stay at the Bellamy Brothers'
Norman Goldman Show launching nationwide tour
Compass Media Networks announces record audience levels for The Norman Goldman Show across all platforms. The show launched 9/09 continues to grow in audience...