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Today's Headlines February 2, 2011 |
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Radio stations across America are digging in their heels, breaking out their cots, and working non-stop to provide information to listeners all across the nation. One of the biggest winter storms in memory is crippling the middle part of America. But radio is there to help. |
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JD Freeman is picked as president and market manager for Clear Channel Radio in San Francisco, effective immediately. He comes in from the same post for the CCR/Dallas cluster and in his new role oversees KIOI, KISQ, KKGN, KKSF, KMEL, KNEW, and KYLD. |
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The academy of country music has announced its radio nominations for best stations and personalities. Who do you think runs the very best country radio station in all of the U.S.A.? |
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Tim Dukes takes a newly created position for NextMedia in Chicago. In his role, Dukes will oversee the programming of NextMedia's eight radio stations serving the suburban Chicago market and one in Milwaukee. Dukes was out of radio the past four years, however, in a previous life he was PD of WLUP in Chicago and a regional VP for Clear Channel. |
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Simmons Media Group gives KZNS-AM (The Zone) an FM simulcast, blowing up Triple A KYLZ (The Point) in favor of a simulcast of its Sports clustermate. |
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Westwood One partners with Rick Dees Entertainment, adding programs including The Daily Dees Rick Dees 80s at 8, Rick Dees 90s at 9, archival Weekly Top 40 programs, and The Teen Top 20 With Kevin Dees. More than 25 Cumulus Media stations are on board with the WW1-Dees lineup. |
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Bubba the Love Sponge is hoping listeners love his brand of brash Radio. The former Sirius/XM talker is asking for $300 for first 3 years of content. |
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Townsquare Media and The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show sign a multi-year contract extension. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
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Benztown Radio Networks launches Slow Jams Pop, hosted and programmed by Sunday Nite Slow Jams' R Dub. The new Sunday-night show features a more mainstream-leaning playlist for Top 40 affiliates. |
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A lawsuit has been filed against Apple in California by an Apple user who says the company's privacy policy doesn't make clear to users how much access to personal information is being given to app developers for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. |
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Emmis Communications expands the TagStation product to all its FM and HD Radio music stations. TagStation, developed by Emmis Interactive and Broadcast Electronics, lets users tag songs as they play for later download from iTunes. |
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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 Radio. Click the headline to order now. |
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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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February 7: Focus on Formats, talking respected consultants including McVay Media's Mike McVay
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