Pandora admitted receiving the subpoena in a filing and says it believes it is one of many companies to receive subpoenas in a probe into the information-sharing practices of publishers that make apps for the iPhone and other smartphones that run on Google's Android operating system. Pandora also says it is "not a specific target" of the investigation. Pandora is getting ready to file an IPO. |
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HealthPartners pulled its advertising after an uproar at Clear Channel's KDWB in the Twin Cities. The Dave Ryan Morning Show held a contest that wound up making fun of Hmong-Americans. During the show a Hmong listener suggested a song title 30 Hmongs in a House. The show wrote lyrics set to Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven. |
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There's no doubt each and every one of us can do more for the military personnel who put their lives on the line every day so we can live free and safe here at home. Not to mention the misery their loved ones have to go through on a daily basis wondering if they'll ever get that dreaded knock on the door. All the while, in many cases, taking care of children by themselves and working full-time to keep the home life normal. Kudos to Townsquare media for launching a brand new company-wide program designed to help our brave men and women. |
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Radio revenue hit $14.1 billion in 2010, a 5.4 percent increase over 2009, according to this year's first edition of BIA/Kelsey's quarterly "Investing In Radio Market Report." BIA/Kelsey says 2011 the 2011 increase should be more moderate at 3.7%. The 2012 prediction is an increase of 4.5 percent. The firm also projects online/digital revenues for radio will experience a 14.1 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the five-year period beginning 2011. Revenues from online/digital provided $405 million to the industry in 2010 and are expected to rise from $494 million this year to $783 million by 2015. |
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Westwood One has determined that is not in a position to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 by its prescribed due date, March 31, 2011. The Company is presently in discussions with its lenders to amend the terms of its debt agreements to ease its debt leverage covenants with the holders of the Company's 15.0% Senior Secured Notes due July 15, 2012, the outcome of which could have an impact on certain 10-K disclosure and analyses |
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Eddie Harrell will take over the Columbus cluster on June 1st. Harrell is not a radio guy. Harrell has held the position of President and CEO for the Columbus Urban League for the past five years where he successfully led the organization to positive business results after several consecutive years of six figure operating deficits. |
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Cox radio in Tampa has added Mary Rogers as General Sales Manager of WWRM-FM and WXGL-FM. The Cox properties in Tampa include WWRM-FM 94.9, WXGL-FM 107.3, WSUN-FM 97.1, WHPT-FM 102.5, WPOI-FM 101.5, and WDUV-FM 105.5. Rogers has spent the last nine years with CMG's Tulsa radio operations. |
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Beginning today Entercom will dump classic rock from 107.7 in Buffalo and simulcast "The Voice of Buffalo-WBEN". The news station will continue to broadcast at 930 on the AM dial. WBEN's entire programming line-up will be simulcast on 107.7 FM. |
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American General Media is dumping ESPN for an all talk format in California. They are calling it Smart Talk 1230 with a focus on consumer and financial issues. KERN personality Jeff Lemucchi joins with co-hosts Richard Beene, Lois Henry, Robert Price and John Arthur every weekday morning at 10:00 am to provide perspective while discussing and analyzing the issues that affect Bakersfield and Kern County. |
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KIRO-FM and KTTH-AM in Seattle will have a new program director on May 2nd. Bonneville in Seattle has hired Larry Gifford for the position. "When I first heard that Ryan Hatch was leaving KIRO and KTTH, I said to my wife that's an amazing opportunity for someone", said Gifford. "Little did I know that someone would be me. Bonneville Seattle has some of the brightest, most talented people in the business, and they are transforming spoken word radio. I look forward to helping them pursue that vision". |
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Executive Vice President of Operations for CBS Radio Scott Herman has been named as one of the recipients of the 25th Anniversary Ellis Island Medals of Honor. The medal of honor, established by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, recognizes a group of distinguished American citizens and role models from different disciplines and backgrounds who are dedicated to community service, making positive contributions to society, and helping create a better world. |
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AdLarge Media says the agreement with Black Card Radio will cover all advertising sales of The Charlie Tuna Show, Charlie Tuna Holllywood Minute and the Charlie Tuna Voice-over service. Black Card Radio provides programming and services to stations in the U.S. and abroad, which includes The Charlie Tuna Show, as well as The Art Laboe Connection, The David Stein Show, Something You Should Know with Mike Carruthers, and VOplanet. |
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Sean Moriarty is names non-executive chairman of Triton Media Group's Board of Directors. Moriarty is the former President and CEO of Ticketmaster. Moriarty joins Triton Media Group to serve as a digital advisor to President and Chief Executive Officer Neal Schore and Chief Operating Officer Mike Agovino. Triton Media Group's Triton Digital division provides media companies with technology and services that entertain, engage and build online audiences. |
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Curley riveted the crowd in 2010 with his talk on the Sun's innovative and highly adaptable approach to news both in print and on the paper's huge and constantly updated website, demonstrating apps and upcoming initiatives and explaining the "hyperlocalism" that has brought the Sun success even as newspapers in general decline. That concept -- hyperlocalism -- is key, says Curley, to succeeding in the wildly competitive new media world. And at Convergence 2011, he'll offer an updated look at his own team's projects and a new perspective on change and competition in the digital world. |
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Radio Ink's Tech Summit will be held this year on May 17-18 at the Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus in Mountain View, CA , immediately preceding Convergence 11, which will be on May 18-19. Tech Summit presents new media's best and brightest technologists sharing the latest and most innovative trends. This conference will cover both the technical and business aspects of new radio technology in a way that stimulates better understanding of each sector by engineers and managers alike. It's a unique opportunity for radio managers and their technical teams to convene in a single forum that charts a coherent course toward future growth. Click here for the complete Tech Summit agenda. |
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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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April 18: Cover interview: Townsquare Media CEO Steven Price
