Utica utility pole stunt stopped
WXUR-FM’s Bill Keeler of “Keeler in the Morning” was promoting his station in the form of hanging the show’s Fred Dunleavy from a Seneca...
Chavez has the cure for low ratings
You may have heard about the new program, “Suddenly Chavez,” which Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez is using to commander the nation’s radio stations whenever...
Dick Purtan sets retirement
Legendary Detroit radio personality and Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Purtan has announced his retirement from CBS RADIO Detroit’s 104.3 WOMC. After 45 years...
Prisa coming to the US in a big way?
Grupo Prisa is coming to the U.S. and they have $$ to spend. Prisa, based in Spain, owns the cable system there, numerous television networks
NAB revs up anti-PRA website
You can now learn about the NAB’s efforts to combat the Performance Rights Act, join a community of similarly-minded people and download PSAs for both...
NBA All-Star Weekend events, game on ESPN Radio
For the 14th consecutive year, ESPN Radio will provide comprehensive coverage of NBA All-Star events – including all of the following events – culminating...
CC Radio’s Philly Loves Haiti campaign raises $18K
Clear Channel Philly listeners across the Delaware Valley stepped up to the plate despite the weather and contributed nearly $18,000.00 to the American Red...
Mancow out at WLS
Looks like yet more shakeup at WLS: In Chicago Public Radio's Vocalo.org, Robert Feder reports TRN’s Erich “Mancow” Muller 2/9 was fired after 16 months as midday personality on Citadel’s news/talk WLS-AM (890). The surprise move
Huckabee Report surpasses 500 affiliates
Citadel Media announced The Huckabee Report, the short form news and commentary feature hosted by Governor Mike Huckabee, has reached more than 500 affiliates...
Radio and outdoor joined at the hip
Billboards don’t seem to be very similar to radio broadcasting, at least not as far as technology is concerned, but their advertising trends are very similar. Thus, Wells Fargo Securities analyst Marci
Valerie Geller signs new book deal
Geller Media International president, broadcast consultant, and talent trainer, Valerie Geller just signed a new book deal with Focal Press for "BEYOND POWERFUL RADIO...
Ted Norman dead at 86
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports the death of Ted Norman, former manager of WBAP-AM and KSCS-FM Dallas-Ft. Worth. He is credited with bringing Country...
Selected stations to air live from CRS 2010
Radio stations from across the country will broadcast live from Country Radio Seminar 2010 in the exhibit hall area, beginning Wednesday, Feb. 24, and...
Radio mag publisher turns to Chapter 11
Penton Media, a B-to-B publisher of trade magazines and directories, and stager of trade shows, is eliminating $270M in debt via a visit to Chapter 11 status. Among its titles are Radio magazine and
Celebration day for Cox
Cox Enterprises is 112 years old, so it is used to marking anniversaries with big numbers. Tuesday, February 9, 2010, the anniversary to observe...