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Dave Michaels, Program Director for Citadel Media's Classic Hits format, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. Michaels joined ABC Radio Networks in 2000 as the PD and midday personality for then Oldies Radio. Under his meticulous guidance and leadership, the format evolved into Classic Hits and continued to grow in popularity. Classic Hits remains one of the most successful of Citadel Media's 24-hour formats. |
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Arbitron says the MRC has granted accreditation to TAPSCAN Web. Tapscan Web is used by stations as sales proposal and analysis software. Reports created in TAPSCAN Web using MRC accredited data from Arbitron's 234 diary and 14 accredited Arbitron Portable People Meter markets will now carry a double checkmark indicating that the system is accredited by the MRC. |
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There's a new local FM station on the Detroit radio dial at 104.7, and the format is Smooth Jazz.. "Smooth Jazz 104.7, The Oasis" signed on yesterday in Detroit. The station simulcasts on 107.5 WGPR HD. Broadcast Architecture Owner Allen Kepler says "the tide is turning for this truly unique radio format and we're thrilled to be working with Tim Martz, Drew Scott and the team at Martz Communications Group." |
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The Rick Dees in the Morning Show starts up again in L.A. on May 4th. Clear Channel is bringing Dees and his team back to Los Angeles on Rythmic AC 92.3-FM. Dees said "I am proud to be welcomed back into the number one radio market in the world, playing some of the best music ever recorded and especially getting the opportunity to reunite with a long list of Clear Channel friends." |
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Curtis Sliwa told his New York City listeners yesterday that he will undergo surgery today to treat the prostate cancer he was diagnosed with last year. "Because of scarring that took place after I was shot in 1992, my doctors told me I was not a good candidate for radiation therapy or the seed implant therapy, and that surgery was the only option." |
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Network General Manager, Faron Dice announces the planned departure of morning host, Brant Hansen, on June 30, 2011. Hansen is the host of "Mornings with Brant" and recently made the decision after working with WAY-FM for eight years. According to Dice, "We have been honored to have Brant on our team and we're sorry to see him go. He is a gifted communicator who has engaged our listeners in conversations about Jesus each morning. I have been personally impacted by his on air ministry." |
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The Riverbend radio stations are KLCE-Classy 97.1, KFTZ-Z103, KTHK-The Hawk 105.5, KCVI-K-Bear 101, and KBLI/KBLY-NEWSTALK AM690/AM1260 in Idaho Falls. Poulsen most recently serving as Vice President of Marketing and Promotion for KSL Broadcast Group in Salt Lake City; that included KSL 5 Television (NBC Affiliate), KSL Newsradio 102.7FM/1160AM and ksl.com. |
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This weekend, 84 WHAS/Louisville, Ky., personality Mandy Connell goes nationwide. Saturday Connell will join The Weekend's list of rotating hosts, which includes Bob Lonsberry of WHAM-AM/Rochester, Joe Pagliarulo of WOAI-AM/San Antonio and KPRC-AM/Houston, and Jeff Katz of WXKS-AM/Boston. |
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The proof is in the ratings. Find out why the new "Cool AC" format inspires huge listener loyalty with the money demo! Read more. |
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The recent weekly from eMarketer has the latest numbers from the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) showing an impressive increase in US online ad spending for 2010. Display ads, which include video ads, rich media and standard banner ads, accounted for 38% of all online spending in 2010, an increase from 35% in 2009. |
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The most talked about and forward thinking gathering in Radio begins in 5 weeks on the campus of Microsoft in Silicon Valley. Convergence introduces and educates radio industry outside-the-box thinkers on everything from social media to making money from your stream to the latest craze, "personalized radio". Don't be left sitting at home while your competition is learning how to win. Learn more about Convergence and take at our complete 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
