Moody’s gives Sirius XM an upgrade
The successful sale of an expanded $800 million bond issue by Sirius XM impressed Moody’s Investors Service. It has given the satellite radio company’s credit ratings an upgrade. Moody's announced that it had upgraded Sirius XM Radio Inc.'s new 8.75%
SIRIUS XM adds “The Paul Finebaum Show”
SIRIUS XM Radio has begun broadcasting the college sports talk program, The Paul Finebaum Show, to subscribers nationwide. The show airs live every weekday...
New York Festivals announces 2010 Advisory Board
New York Festivals Radio Programming & Promotions Awards, honoring the World’s Best Work, announced the appointment of its 2010 Advisory Board. This year’s Advisory...
Joe Dembo dead at 83
All-News Radio pioneer Joseph Dembo died Monday at his home in New York City after suffering from cancer. He was 83.Joe Dembo began a...
Ron Lundy dead at 75
RBR-TVBR reported on Ron Lundy’s failing health last week. Now the famed New York City top 40 DJ has died at age 75.According to...
Glenn Beck: causing a rift at Fox News?
The Washington Post’s Howard Kurtz has taken a close look at the Glenn Beck phenomenon as of late and is starting to hear that Fox News might be getting
Radio coming into play in Nevada Republican primary
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has been treading a tightrope for over a year now. He has been forced to shepherd a progressive...
Citadel gets tentative reorganization approval
A federal bankruptcy judge Monday gave tentative approval to a plan for Citadel Broadcasting to reorganize its finances and emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The plan now moves to creditors for a vote
Envision Radio Networks announces Tour Bus Classic
Envision Radio Networks announced the launch of Tour Bus Classic, an expansion of its weekly syndicated party rock program hosted by Ralph Sutton and Stacey...
Bob Weeks dead at 83
Veteran broadcaster Robert (Bob) Weeks died Thursday, March 11th in Sarasota, FL. He was 83.Weeks began his radio career on air at WDAE-AM Tampa...
Finalists named for Crystal Radio Awards
50 radio stations are finalists for the 2010 Crystal Radio Awards, which honor radio stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service.This year's...
McVay Syndication buys Donny Osmond’s “8-Track Playback”
McVay Syndication has agreed to purchase the short-form feature, “8-Track Playback”, hosted by Donny Osmond, from Broadcast Barter Radio Networks (BBRN) for an undisclosed...
WBAP-AM Dallas getting FM simulcast
Citadel blew up its Oldies KPMZ-FM Dallas (Platinum 96.7) to "Reagan Radio" on 3/12 and plans to change that FM on 3/15 to a...
WBEN celebrates music with local schools
In recognition of March being Music in Schools Month, Jacobs Music and Greater Media’s 95.7 BEN-FM (WBEN-FM Philadelphia) are partnering with area elementary schools...
Pink Floyd sues EMI for allowing Sale of individual tracks
Pink Floyd filed suit against EMI for allegedly breaking an agreement that requires the label to sell the band's music only as albums and...