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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Aug. 18: Controversial career ending; Radio One advised; CEA: "Not so fast"



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Today's Headlines August 18, 2010

Schlessinger To End Radio Career

Dr. Laura To End Radio Career

After a week of controversy over an on-air exchange in which she repeatedly used the n-word, Dr. Laura Schlessinger said on Larry King Live last night that she has decided to end her radio career at the end of this year, when her contract with Talk Radio Network runs out. Schlessinger, who earlier said using the term was wrong and apologized, told King, "I want to be able to say what's on my mind and in my heart, and what I think is helpful and useful without somebody getting angry, some special interest group deciding this is the time to silence a voice of dissent and attack affiliates and attack sponsors."
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National Drives Radio One's Q2

National Drives Radio One's Q2

A 17.5 percent increase in national business helped Radio One's revenue move up 7.6 percent in the second quarter, to $75.2 million, with net income of $2 million (4 cents per share). At the same time, Radio One President/CEO Alfred Liggins acknowledged that the company has triggered defaults under its credit facility but said, "We are confident that we will be able to solve both for the defaults under the credit facility and for our upcoming debt maturities in a manner that permits the company to maintain both strategic optionality and operational flexibility."

Radio One To Hire Restructuring Adviser

In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Radio One says it has amended an earlier forbearance agreement with creditors, and under the new agreement will retain a restructuring adviser and will deliver 13-week cash flow projections.
Nielsen Looks For $2 Billion In IPO

Nielsen Looks For $2 Billion In IPO

Nielsen Co. now says it plans to raise $2.01 billion in an initial public offering, up from $1.75 billion. Nielsen has been a private company since 2006.

McGavren Guild Signs Two

McGavren Guild Media signs representation deals with Broadcast Partners and Pittman Broadcasting in Lafayette, LA.

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.
Technology
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CEA Opposes Required FM Chip

FM receivers in mobile phones and other devices is one of the key items in the negotiations between the NAB and label representatives over performance royalties, but the head of the Consumer Electronics Association -- whose membership would be directly affected by any such requirement -- doesn't care for the idea at all, Ars Technica reports. In fact, CEA President Gary Shapiro calls the idea "the height of absurdity."

ESPN Debuts Local iPhone Apps

ESPN launches new locally focused apps for the iPhones and iPod touch, dedicated to sports in Dallas, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. There's also a Passport app where users can build a "digital sports scrapbook."

Is Your Station Being Sold The Way YOU Want It Sold?

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North Joins Fox Sports Radio 

North Joins Fox Sports Radio

Longtime Chicago sports radio personality Mike North, currently a sports columnist with the Chicago Sun-Times, joins the lineup at Fox Sports Radio.

Arbitron Sponsors ANA Multicultural Awards

Arbitron will be sponsoring the Association of National Advertisers' 10th annual Multicultural Excellence Awards, recognizing the best work in reaching multicultural consumers through radio.
Washington

MMTC Wants Changes In FCC Data Collection

The Minority Media and Telecommunications Council files comments with the FCC saying the agency has a "poor record of data collection" in a number of areas and urging a number of changes to data gathering.
Radio Ink

Who Are The Best Programmers In Radio?

Radio Ink is looking for the Best Programmers in Radio, and we're counting on you to tell us who they are. Click the headline to learn more.

NYT's Sorkin To Keynote Forecast 2011

Andrew Ross Sorkin joins the lineup at Radio Ink's Forecast 2011, set for December 7, 2010 at the Harvard Club in New York. Sorkin is the chief mergers and acquisitions reporter for the New York Times and the best-selling author of the recent Too Big to Fail, and he's as well connected in the financial world as anyone in radio. The thrice-daily "Business Brief With Andrew Ross Sorkin" is produced and distributed by United Stations Radio Networks. Click the headlne for Forecast information and registration.
Read Radio Ink On The iPad 

Read Radio Ink On The iPad

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Updated: Radio Pros Available

The economy is slowly turning around, and broadcasters are beginning to hire again. 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.

August 23:  Cover Q&A: RTTNews President Andrew Mariathasan
Also: Producing local events with national personalities
Jon Erdahl on using digital to develop talent
Roy Williams throws a right hook



Tech Ink:
Cover Story:
"Will the Internet Destroy Radio?"
Branding your station as "Interactive"
Skip Pizzi's Cliff Effect column considers "What's in a Name?"

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