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Slacker CEO: We Have 26 Million Listeners

Slacker CEO: We Have 26 Million Listeners

Yesterday at the Radio Ink Convergence gathering in San Jose, Slacker CEO Jim Cady revealed some impressive numbers about his company that many people may not have previously known. Refusing to use the "P-word" during his 45-minute keynote presentation, Cady laid out details about the Slacker model that differentiate his company from Pandora. And, throughout, he consistently stated Slacker is not a playlist, but more of a radio station.
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Body Blow: Radio Still Not Representing Itself Well

Body Blow: Radio Still Not Representing Itself Well

Cari Jacobs is a marketing strategist for a company called Sungevity. Sungevity recently signed on with Lowes -- a big get for the company that sells solar products, and Lowes also decided to become an investor. As part of her job, Jacobs is involved in purchasing radio, and she was brutally honest yesterday about how much radio reps know about digital and social marketing.

Harvey Names The Date For 2011 Hoodies

Harvey Names The Date For 2011 Hoodies

Steve Harvey will host the 2011 Ford Hoodie Awards on August 11 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Harvey and producing partner Rushion McDonald established the awards in 2001 to recognize outstanding businesses, schools, and community leaders.
Clear Channel, Entercom Announce Results Of Shareholder Meetings

Clear Channel, Entercom Announce Results Of Shareholder Meetings

Clear Channel parent CC Media Holdings and Entercom Communications recently held their annual shareholders' meetings and have filed the results with the SEC. Both companies' shareholders voted to hold an advisory vote on executive compensation every three years.
Westwood One Debuts 'Reporter's Notebook'

Westwood One Debuts 'Reporter's Notebook'

Westwood One is set to launch a new feature, "Reporter's Notebook," featuring CBS Radio reporters including Bob Schieffer and Lara Logan. The feature succeeds "Katie Couric's Notebook," hosted by the departing CBS Radio News anchor.
Hefty Fines Proposed For EMT Stations

Hefty Fines Proposed For EMT Stations

Citing multiple rules violations, the FCC's Enforcement Bureau issues separate notices of apparent liability adding up to $49,000 to Entertainment Media Trust, licensee of KZQZ/St. Louis and WQQX/ East St. Louis.

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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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Ask The Attorney: Indecency

Ask The Attorney: Indecency

Indecency regulations are the topic of this week's edition of "Ask the Attorney" with John Garziglia of Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge, and Rice. Garziglia notes the uncertainty now surrounding the issue, saying that if the Supreme Court ultimately reviews a court decision throwing out stricter indecency regulations, "anything could happen." He says, "It is impossible to guess which way the Supreme Court will go."
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Radio Ink Launches "I Want FM"

Perhaps the example of what took place in Tyler Texas last night is a great example of why radio stations across America should get behind the push to have FM chips installed in cell phones. Public safety is one of the reasons the NAB is making a push to install the chips. Yesterday, Radio Ink publisher Eric Rhoads wrote an editorial about the chips and debuted a new commercial we are hoping radio stations can use to help educate the public.
Get The PastBlast iPad App

Get The PastBlast iPad App

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.
Mighty Red II: New Features Never Before On ANY Radio

Mighty Red II: New Features Never Before On ANY Radio

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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