GAO recommends changes in FCC processes
Most of the suggestions from the Government Accountability Office on upgrading FCC operations involve improved communication and transparency. It also said that the FCC chair
BitXChange debuts “Showbiz 60”
Mike Marino’s BitXchange, a daily prep service syndicated by Envision Radio Networks, announced Showbiz 60, a new audio vignette now available at no extra...
Media Management Group signs Phil Lempert
Media Management Group welcomed its newest client, Phil Lempert - The Supermarket Guru. Widely known as the Food Trends Expert on NBC's Today show...
Emmis claims victory in Hungarian Court
Sláger Radio may yet return to the air in Hungary. Sláger’s majority owner, Emmis Communications, reports that a Hungarian court Tuesday morning ruled in favor of Sláger that the National Radio and
Debut signs new loans and Rick Dees
Debut Broadcasting Corporation announced completion of major steps in its reorganization strategy. And its radio syndication subsidiary, Impact Radio Networks, announced a content deal...
Pittsburgh getting FM sports talker: "Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan"
This can't lose, in a city so dedicated to their sports teams: CBS Radio Pittsburgh will debut the market's first FM sports station on Monday, 2/15
Motor Racing Network scores 10 awards
The Motor Racing Network has been honored by the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) with 10 awards for broadcast excellence during the 2009 NASCAR...
Entries open for New York Festivals awards
New York Festivals (NYF) 2010 Radio Programming & Promotion Awards announced its call for entries this week. Also, some new categories have been added.Entries...
WWBA ends "Malcolm Outloud" Show
Genesis Communications announced that its Afternoon Drive show “Malcolm Outloud” will no longer air on NewsTalk 820 WWBA. The show, hosted by Malcolm Teasdale,...
WFUV featuring five decades in five days
Fordham University’s WFUV-FM NYC is asking listeners, why just a decade, why not a half century? The station, known the world over for its...
CEO optimism holding
The Conference Board, one of the most closely-watched assessors of economic mood swings, finds that CEOs remain optimistic, if only slightly more so than...
Broadcasters Foundation award to honor Lowry Mays
The Broadcasters Foundation of America announced the creation of the Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award. This new award will salute its namesake, the...
Memories of New York radio’s golden era
A great montage of airchecks from New York radio stations in the 1950s and 60s has been making the Internet rounds. We’ve tracked it down so you can hear it right here on RBR.com
Listeners asked to pick “Most Caring Radio Station”
As the Children’s Miracle Network runs its annual radiothon to raise money to fight childhood diseases, it’s asking listeners to vote in “The Search...
SIRIUS to air live coverage of Mass. election
On 1/19, SIRIUS XM’s P.O.T.U.S.—the unbiased 24/7 channel dedicated to "Politics of the United States”—will broadcast extensive live coverage of the Massachusetts special Senate...