The WJKL-FM broadcast tower, in the distance, to the northwest of Caguas, Puerto Rico

A Broadband Antenna, RF System Finally Arrive In Puerto Rico

For a generation of Puerto Ricans, "Alfa Rock 106" was the home for rock and roll music. Times change, and just after midnight on March 3, 2018, WCAD-FM concluded its broadcast era. Just before Christmas 2018, the station was reborn, later taking new call letters that better reflect its current programming. Now, it's installed a listener-funded Dielectric DCR-M. 

Radio One re-working its loans

Radio One announced that it has engaged Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank to arrange a new senior secured credit facility for the Urban radio...
FCC

FCC Adopts 2015 Regulatory Fees

The FCC has adopted its regulatory fee schedule for licensees for 2015.
Democrat and Republican

Gifford group hits senators with radio ads

Americans for Responsible Solutions is a public interest group that is making good on a vow from former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) and her...

Pre-1972 Tunes Could Still Hurt ‘CBS Radio’

A lawsuit filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals' Ninth Circuit against a radio operator that no longer exists has been resuscitated, putting the airplay of pre-1972 songs into question once again for AM and FM stations.
Hands

M&A or Partnership?

An important radio executive predicts at some point b'dcast radio & a pureplay will merger or partner.
Cumulus

Cumulus makes cuts at WestwoodOne in NYC, Dallas

We all knew it was bound to happen— On Cumulus CEO Lew Dickey’s 9/3/13 conference call
Sold

PA AM, Translator Combo is a Twofer

Colonial Radio Group is selling a Pennsylvania AM and its associated FM translator.

Australian radio continues to bounce back

Joan Warner, head of trade association Commercial Radio Australia, says that strong November results have kept the industry
Emmis Communications

“Tony Katz Tonight” to launch on WIBC

Talker Tony Katz has signed a deal with Emmis to take over the 9 PM - Midnight slot on WIBC-FM Indianapolis on 11/11.  “Tony...
Emily Boldon

Boldon Wins Key Role For CMG’s Alamo City Cluster

She spent 16 years at Cumulus Media, and some 20 years ago was a regional promotions director for Reprise Records serving Virginia and the Carolinas. Now, this programming and operations veteran has the PD title for two rock-and-roll stations serving San Antonio while taking on the greater role of Operations Manager under VP/GM David Abel.

NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists Announced

The winners will be announced that the 2021 Radio Show, a live and in-person co-production of the NAB and the RAB scheduled for early October in Las Vegas. Click here for all of the details on who is up for the prestigious industry honor!

With Decker’s Retirement, Dove Flies Into Alpha Media

At the end of 2023, Lisa Decker will formally conclude a career that has included a stint as an account executive for KINK-FM in Portland under King Broadcasting in the mid-1980s. Who is succeeding her? Look no further than another individual who exited radio after a role with iHeartMedia.
Saga Communications, Inc.

Saga Affirms Release Date For Q3 Fiscal Reveal

The publicly traded radio industry pure-play led by CEO Chris Forgy has announced when it will release its fiscal report for the three-month period ending September 30. What can institutional investors including Towerview LLC, led by Daniel Tisch, expect to see?