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Today's Headlines April 22, 2010


Regent, Resilient Reach Settlement

Regent, Resilient Reach Settlement

Regent Communications has filed an emergency motion with the bankruptcy court proposing a settlement agreement with dissident shareholder Resilient Partners. If the proposal is approved, Regent will be able to move forward with its objective of a quick emergence from Chapter 11.

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Gary Krantz Launches Krantz Media Group

Gary Krantz Launches Krantz Media Group

Former Westwood One and Premiere exec Gary Krantz launches consultancy Krantz Media Group, with clients including Premiere Radio Networks and BlogTalkRadio already on board. KMG's talent representation division, meanwhile, signs Nicole Sandler and Karel.


Cox Enterprises Revenues Dip In 2009

Cox Enterprises Revenues Dip In 2009

Cox Enterprises, parent of Cox Media Group, brought in consolidated revenues of $14.7 billion in 2009, down from $15.2 billion in 2008. Revenues for Cox Media Group were $1.8 billion, according to Cox's annual report.

Salem Will Flip WWRC/DC To News/Talk

Salem Will Flip WWRC/DC To News/Talk

Salem Communications has made a deal to acquire Red Zebra's WWRC-AM/Washington, and it will flip the Business Talker to News/Talk when it begins operating the station under an LMA on May 15.

Ehrlich's Radio Show A Campaign Donation?

The Maryland attorney general's office is looking into whether former governor Robert Ehrlich's weekly show on Hearst's WBAL/Baltimore should be considered an in-kind campaign contribution, the Baltimore Sun reports.

REALTORS®: Your Hottest New Prospects!

ADVERTISEMENT -- REALTORS® spend $1 billion annually to market their services and 30% are ready to buy radio! See the video from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Annual Conference. Read more.

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Rhoads Takes Radio Reinvention On The Road

Rhoads Takes Radio Reinvention On The Road

As a celebration of 40 years in the radio industry, Eric Rhoads, publisher of Radio Ink, has developed a presentation about reinventing ourselves in radio. Rhoads introduced the presentation this week in front of every cluster manager and sales manager within Cumulus Media at the company's corporate meetings in Atlanta.

CBS Interactive Sales Manager: What To Look For In a Text Messaging Company

ADVERTISEMENT -- When searching for a text messaging company to drive revenue and listener engagement, Jennifer Touchette, CBS Interactive Sales Manager, WPGC-FM, CBS - Washington D.C, says hire a firm that will train sellers, offer instructive case studies and can turn creative briefs into sellable programs within 48 hours. Learn more.

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Wilks Stations Cited For Airport Interference

Three Wilks Broadcasting/Lubbock, TX, stations have received notices of violation from the FCC for signals that could have interfered with instrument landing systems at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.

Small Crowd Turns Out For FCC Workshop

The FCC's Tampa media-ownership workshop drew only about 35 people, the Tampa Tribune reports, with about 15 of them stepping up to speak, though not always on topic.

University's Late Renewal Draws $7k Fine

The FCC's Media Bureau has issued a $7,000 forfeiture order to Nicholls State University for a late license renewal application and unauthorized operation of KSNU-FM/Thibodaux, LA.

Radio Ink

Kawasaki Returns To Convergence

Kawasaki Returns To Convergence

World-renowned speaker and author Guy Kawasaki is returning as opening keynote to the Radio Ink Convergence conference, with an entirely new and expanded presentation on "The Art of Social Networking." Radio Ink Publisher B. Eric Rhoads said, "When we surveyed our attendees last year, the majority said Kawasaki was so good that they wanted to see him again, and for a longer session. We've done both." Kawasaki's talk will be a tactical and practical presentation that will open the audience's eyes to what can be done with today's fast, free, and ubiquitous online tools -- by someone with more than 140,000 followers on Twitter. Click the headline for a full Convergence agenda, or click here to register now.

Read Radio Ink On The iPad

Read Radio Ink On The iPad

The Apple iPad is out now, and Radio Ink magazine is there, the first radio industry publication on the iPad and one of the first of all publications. With the iPad's touchscreen, you can flip through the digital edition just as you would a copy of the magazine, with live links, interactive ads, links to video, and with more interactive features on the way.

Updated: Radio Pros Available

If you've been displaced by the changes in the business or are seeking a new opportunity, Radio Ink wants to help. Put your name in front of the industry with a free listing in Radio Pros Available. And we'll be happy to post your aircheck or demo, or a link to your website. Click the headline to learn more.

May 3: Spring Talk Radio Focus, with intensely controversial Texas-based talker Alex Jones.
Also in this issue: Dave Ramsey's take on the state of things
Multi-platform Success Stories from around the industry
Skip Pizzi's "Cliff Effect"


Coming up in Radio Ink:

May 17: Radio Ink Convergence; Tech Ink: NAB 2010 in review
June 7: The Most Influential Women in Radio
June 21: Radio's Foremost Independent Broadcasters; Tech Ink: The HD Radio Power Boost

Also:

July 12: The 40 Most Powerful People in Radio
July 26: Tomorrow's Top 40
October 18: Radio's Top PDs
November 15: The Best Managers in Radio


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