Ben Shapiro joins ‘The Big 810 AM’ in Orlando
On May 2, 2010, WEUS The Big 810 AM in Orlando, FL, a new talker in the market, premiered "The Ben Shapiro Show," Sundays...
WSUA Radio Caracol 1260 launches 40 Principales
Radio Caracol Miami announced today the launch of 40 Principales, a one hour Contemporary and Pop music hit countdown show. Music expert Julio Cesar...
Emmis Chicago station sale not seen as imminent
Emmis told the Securities and Exchange Commission in a recent filing that it may consider spinning off three of its major market radio stations from time to time, two of which are in Chicago. However,
NYF Radio Programming, Promotions Awards names advisory board; debuts new trophy
New York Festivals Radio Programming & Promotions Awards announced the appointment of its 2010 Advisory Board. This year’s Advisory Board features a panel of...
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