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...
Radio figures strangely in Maryland governor race
Former Republican Maryland governor and future Maryland governor wannabe Bob Ehrlich has not yet formally announced his candidacy for that office, and in the meantime is keeping his
Clear Channel radio gains 3%
Radio giant Clear Channel says that increased national advertising is largely responsible for its pickup in earnings in Q1 2010 compared to the same...
SparkNetworks signs Dial Global
SparkNetworks has reached an exclusive agreement with Dial Global to distribute their products in Canada. SparkNetworks will rep Dial Global products and services ranging...
TRN adds “Just Ask Nish” for weekends
Talk Radio Network announced the addition of “Just Ask Nish,” a new weekend health show being added 5/16. Just Ask Nish airs Sundays 1:00...