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Today's Headlines September 17, 2010

Commissioner Baker: No Gov't 'Bailout' For Media

In comments to the Capitol Hill Media Summit on Wednesday, FCC Commissioner Meredith Attwell Baker said the FCC and FTC are studying the future of media and journalism but that a "costly government-funded bailout," as suggested by some, was the wrong way to go. Rather, the First Amendment must be preserved, and the Constitution will guide the debate.

Industry

Berry Parts Ways With 710 ESPN/L.A.

Chris Berry has left his post as VP/GM of ESPN Sports KSPN (710 ESPN)/Los Angeles. His exit comes on the heels of PD Larry Gifford's resignation and APD Brian Long's move to Bonneville Sports KIRO-AM/Seattle.

WW1 Realigns Digital Unit, Ups Palmer As Kosinski Exits

Westwood One digital group GM Richard Kosinski is leaving for an entrepreneurial digital venture, and Ezra Palmer is promoted to SVP/Content & Product Development, covering both Metro Traffic and Network Radio.

Edwards To Program, Consult 'Chicago Radio Online'

Windy City radio legend Tommy Edwards is joining AccuRadio's seven-channel "Chicago Radio Online" to oversee its programming and voice talent.

WQFM Goes '90s Alternative

Shamrock has flipped WQFM (Cool 92.1)/Wilkes Barre-Scranton from Oldies to a '90s-based Alternative format. New calls WFUZ are pending.

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Convergence Technology

Optic Fusion Buys StreamAudio/ChainCast

Online streaming firm StreamAudio/ChainCast IT is being acquired by IT firm Optic Fusion and will be operated under the name Firststreaming.com LLC.

In-Car Internet Radio: Bad For Terrestrial Stations?

Some 34% would listen less to terrestrial radio -- and 66% would listen the same -- if they had Internet radio in their car, according to a national survey by Mark Ramsey Media and VIP Research.

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Research

Arbitron Releases 2010 Edition Of 'Black Radio Today'

"Black Radio Today, 2010 Edition," an analysis of audience demographics and listening patterns of the 10 most popular radio formats for black Americans, has been released by Arbitron.

Business

Radio One Further Extends Exchange Offer

Radio One has again extended the expiration date -- to September 30 -- on its previously announced exchange offer for notes due in 2011 and 2013.

Radio Ink

Profile Your Successful Clients In Radio Ink!

Radio Ink has a feature spotlighting clients who have had success with radio, and we'd love to hear your stories. A Client Profile can benefit your client, and it demonstrates radio's success for potential clients as well. To submit a story or for more information, contactManaging Editor Wendy Bernstein.

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.

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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.

September 20: Clear Channel Radio President/CEO John Hogan speaks in our special Radio Show edition.
Also: The 2010 Radio Wayne winners
Deborah Parenti's Dialogue: Ruth Presslaff talks about effectively rewarding digital sales.
Wayne Ens asks: "Are you killing the RAB?"
Roy Williams' Wizard of Ads: Finding the meaningful message.
Tech Ink:
Skip Pizzi's Cliff Effect considers what's behind the effort to get FM chips in cellphones.
Soapbox: A look at the New KMVP array, built on a landfill, and using the new AM rules allowing the Method of Moments proof.
Enhancing Radio Services: James Cridland shows how the world's broadcasters are adding new types of content to radio -- it's not just about audio anymore.

**Coming up in Radio Ink:
October 4: Fall News/Talk Update
October 18: The Top PDs in Radio
November 1: Top Radio Advertisers and Clients

Also:
November 15: The Best Managers in Radio
December 6:** Forecast 2011/The annual Book of Lists

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