Wildmon steps down as Chairman of American Family Association
American Family Association (AFA) founder Donald E. Wildmon has resigned as Chairman after 30 years at the helm. His son, Tim, who has worked...
CRS count and new CRB officeers
Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) announced that attendance at CRS 2010 was up 3.5% percent over the 2009 Country Radio Seminar. Also, CRB has elected...
Moody’s reacts to Regent’s Chapter 11 filing
Moody’s Investors Service already had a “Probability of Default Rating” of D for Regent Communications, so this week’s Chapter 11 filing in US Bankruptcy Court was no surprise. But now that it is a reality, the ratings service has evaluated the expected
Stern to interview Barbara Walters
She’s interviewed presidents, prime ministers, heads of state and celebrities all over the world. Now the tables will be turned and Barbara will be...
Dick Purtan Radiothon raises $2.34 million
The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit, 104.3 WOMC, Dick Purtan and Purtan's People joined forces on Friday, February 26th for Dick Purtan’s 23rd annual...
Musicians launch renewed PRA campaign
Recording artist Dionne Warwick was one of the headliners at the Washington event. She said, "This is a critical issue for not only those of us who have
PPM coalition withholds judgment on PPM changes
At first glance, it appears that Arbitron has agreed to do exactly what the PPM Coalition has been pressing for – instituting the Houston...
Q4 revenues fell 9.9% for Citadel
As it works through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring, Citadel Broadcasting reports that Q4 revenues were down 9.9% to $192.9 million. The company said its large market stations
97.5 The Fanatic announces Early Midday Show
Greater Media’s 97.5 The Fanatic Philadelphia announced Vai Sikahema and John Gonzalez as the new hosts of the Early Midday Show (Weekdays 10am-Noon). Sikahema...
Nielsen’s BDS airplay to link to PPM data in Canada
Broadcasters in Canada own the consortium which provides their ratings data, BBM Canada, so it is free to mix and match products from anyone willing to sell them. Thus, radio stations in Canada will soon be able to integrate Nielsen Broadcast
Moonves sticking with CBS Radio
Given that he was speaking at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom conference in tech-obsessed San Francisco, it is hardly surprising that CBS Corporation CEO Les Moonves heard
Arbitron plans in-person recruitment for PPM
While there was considerable talk about measures that have been taken to improve Portable People Meter (PPM) panel performance in Monday’s monthly client
Horizon Broadcasting holds 9th Make-A-Wish Radiothon
The ninth annual Make-A-Wish Radiothon and raised $21,853 and 195,350 frequent flier miles that will help grant wishes to children living with life-threatening medical...
Thompson mulling Wisconsin Senate run
Somebody has to run against Russ Feingold (D-WI), and apparently former Republican Wisconsin governor Tommy Thompson is thinking he may be just the person...
UK musicians protest possible radio shutdown
BBC’s director general, Mark Thompson, looking for places to save costs, is thinking about shutting down Alternative-formatted digital Radio 6, a contemplated move that...