Regent reorganization orphans two FM stations
As radio group Regent Communications goes from being a debtor-in-possession to a new license entity, it will have the unfortunate side effect of booting...
Chris Markowski adds a show with Genesis Communications
In addition to his national broadcasts, Chris Markowski (known as the “Watchdog on Wall Street” and the youngest nationally syndicated radio host in the...
Donny Osmond speaks out on Lady Gaga video
Using his daily radio program - The Donny Osmond Show - as a platform, Donny Osmond jumped into the controversy surrounding the recently released
Rush Limbaugh says more cash needed for Costa Rica ticket
Many have been asking conservative radio talker Rush Limbaugh to accept a free plane ride to Costa Rica, and ATicketForRush.com is raising money to do just that. And Rush has noticed – however, he said that the $1.4K they had raised at the time
Big shareholder wants a new plan for Regent Communications
With Regent Communications back on track for a quick exit from Chapter 11 reorganization, one of its largest shareholders is asking the bankruptcy court...
KING-FM Seattle to go non-commercial
The rare Classical format on commercial is becoming even more rare. KING-FM Seattle announced that it will stop playing commercials and become a listener-supported...
95.7 BEN-FM launches Woman of the Week Luncheon
95.7 BEN-FM Philadelphia presents its first annual Woman of the Week Luncheon. Join them Thursday, 3/25 from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Water Works Restaurant and...
Portland talker Sheryl Stewart moves into EarthSmart Home
This Thursday, 3/25, Sheryl Stewart, environmentally conscious radio personality at KRSK FM, 105.1 The Buzz, along with her husband, will move into an EarthSmart...
2009 radio revenue decline put at 18.4%
Radio stations as a group had revenues of $13.7 billion in 2009, according to the final tally for the year by BIA/Kelsey, a drop...
WOXY.com shuts down
Austin-based WOXY.com announced it is shutting down. On its home page a message to listeners said, "Due to current economic realities and the lack...
Rush Radio 1200 debuting new morning show
Boston’s new conservative talker, “Rush Radio 1200” WXKS-AM announced the addition of a new local morning show. Jeff Katz will begin hosting the weekday...
Rush Limbaugh Costa Rica plane ticket budget met
The website ATicketForRush.com, created by Mike and Patrick of Brooklyn, has become somewhat of an overnight sensation. The site, which is collecting donations to send Rush Limbaugh to Costa Rica in the wake of House passage of health care reform
Arbitron settles PPM patent dispute with Digimarc
Digimarc announced a “collaborative licensing agreement” with Arbitron granting the ratings company a non-exclusive license to its portfolio of patents. The license deal ends...
Initiative wins more Red Bull biz
Initiative has extended its relationship with Red Bull by winning the brand’s media communications business in the Czech Republic. The appointment follows a competitive...
Judge rules for Regent, against Trustee
Regent Communications is back on track for a quick trip through bankruptcy court. The judge ruled Monday that no vote by shareholders will be required on the