In a new memo to clients, Katz Media President/CEO Stu Olds says national spot radio is pacing up 36.9 percent in the fourth quarter, with Q1 2011 pacing up 31.8 percent. Political has helped national spot rise 20 percent year-to-date, but, says the memo, "Our core business is the primary driver of our overall results." |
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Salem Communications' broadcast revenue rose 2.7 percent in the third quarter, to $43.5 million from $42.4 million a year ago. Overall, Salem's revenue was up 4.4 percent, to $51.4 million from $49.2 million. |
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After extending the offers behind its attempt to refinance a number of times, Radio One has finally reached an agreement with its lenders. |
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Cadillac Jack will not only keep duties as PD of Clear Channel Radio's Urban WWPR-FM (Power 105)/New York, he rises to cluster OM. |
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Beasley Broadcast Group/Las Vegas VP/Market Manager Tom Humm signs a five-year extension to his employment contract. Market vet Humm oversees five stations in Vegas. |
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Chuck Hillier joins Debut Broadcasting as VP of radio network operations, replacing Marcus Rowe. |
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Clear Channel Radio and Fisher House Foundation are teaming for a nationwide on-air promotion in support of military families. The foundation provides housing for military families when a loved one is hospitalized. |
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Cox makes a move at '80s KHPT (The Point) in Houston, flipping it to Classic Alternative as "106.9 the Zone." |
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Washington state AG Rob McKenna's office is looking at Sirius XM after multiple complaints have come in saying the satcaster refused to cancel subscriptions, Seattle's KIRO-TV reports. McKenna would not comment on whether an official investigation has begun. Sirius XM's consumer practices are already being looked at in several states. |
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"User-controlled radio" programmer Jelli adds an iPhone app that lets listeners vote for songs they like -- and vote down songs they don't -- on the phone as well as a computer. |
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Radio Ink's Forecast welcomes radio network entrepreneur Dave Ramsey. At Forecast -- set for December 7, 2010 in New York -- you'll see Ramsey not as the man who has helped millions of consumers break their reliance on credit and beat their debt, but as the man whose leadership skills are guiding entrepreneurs around America to stellar growth. Ramsey will talk about how he has managed to grow his company in spite of the recession and without relying on ad dollars alone. Click the headline for all the info on the Forecast agenda, and to register. |
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Radio Ink debuts the Mighty Red II, bringing back the little HD radio with mighty HD sound. New features on the Mighty Red II include Artist Experience -- cover art, artist info, and more -- onscreen ads that can be synced with audio, Live Pause, and song and ad Bookmarking. It's a great gift for clients to show them what's really possible with HD, and makes a perfect gift for station staff. Click the headline to order now, for delivery before the holiday. |
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PastBlast, the new iPad app from Radio Ink is available now in the Apple App Store. Historical audio, photos, and more from every era of radio's history, with navigation through a beautiful, fully equipped retro radio studio. Click the headline to see it, or get it here. |
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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. |
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November 15: Lessons From Luckoff: Q&A with former KGO & KSFO President/GM Mickey Luckoff
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