Q4 improved for Entercom
Revenues for the final quarter of 2009 were down only by a single digit percentage for Entercom, heralding improvement in a year that was...
FCC says 93M lack broadband
Nearly a third of the US population is not connected to the internet, according to an FCC study released in advance of the unveiling of the National Broadband Plan next month. Of this total, only 19% have opted
Web users see PRA costs trickling down to consumers
People making comments at website Tipsity note that the Performance Rights Act would not only make it harder for new acts to break through, it would make it
Timeless Cool Music’s Rob Moore
RBR-TVBR asked Rob Moore, General Manager/Programming and Station Operations, Timeless Cool Music to talk a bit about the new format, and today’s radio programming...
Entercom’s David Field stands by his 2010 optimism
David Field was standing all alone last September when he told the NAB Radio Show in Philadelphia that radio had the potential to grow revenues by double-digits in 2010. With the rebound now underway, Field continues to be optimistic
Charlie Russell dead at 73
Charlie Russell was a legend in El Paso, TX radio. He is being saluted throughout the city following his death Monday at age 73....
Arbitron Radio Advisory council expanded
Nine new seats are being added to the Arbitron Radio Advisory Council (RAC), expanding representation for Urban and Spanish formats, along with more seats...
Four more Reps oppose PRA
The total number of US Representatives who are now signed onto the Local Radio Freedom Act, and who stand in opposition to the Performance Rights Act, has reached 256 with the addition of a quartet of Democrats. Meanwhile, Country group
Don’t try this format at home
A format aimed at bureaucrats won’t work just anywhere. But Bonneville International is celebrating the success of WFED-AM Federal News Radio. It’s heard on...
Radio stocks still have a long way to go
You may have read some stories elsewhere high-fiving the radio industry for mostly getting stock prices back above a buck a share. That apparently...
Lars Larson adding affiliates fast
Closing in on the first anniversary of carrying the show, Compass Media Networks announced the continued growth in distribution for The Lars Larson Show....
Sirius XM speculated to be in play
Immediately after RBR-TVBR noted that Sirius XM was within striking distance of getting back in compliance with the Nasdaq minimum price of a buck a share the stock broke through the $1 barrier and has stayed
KSFO brings Sussman to breakfast
West Coast media personality Brian Sussman is the new morning host at KSFO-AM San Francisco. KSFO moved the former television meteorologist from his popular...
Savage kicks in another $50,000 to Behenna defense fund
On his show 2/18, Michael Savage announced that he had sent another $50,000 to aid in the defense of Lieutenant Michael Behenna, the Army...
Conclave 35 to debut “Jacobs Media Summer School”
The Conclave will partner with Jacobs Media in presenting the Jacobs Media Summer School, an educational event opening the 35th annual Learning Conference on...