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Today's Headlines July 16, 2010

Emmis Revenue Rises In Q1

Emmis Communications' net revenues were $60.3 million in its fiscal first quarter, up about 1 percent from $59.8 million in the same period a year ago. In an SEC filing, Emmis reports that radio revenue was up 2 percent, to $44.4 million, in Q1, with domestic radio revenues up 3.1 percent.

Research

Study: Content Key For Female Listeners

A study of female radio listeners by Alan Burns and Associates found that both the heaviest users of radio -- and women who say they're listening less lately -- would enjoy radio more if it had fewer commercials. Others cited "fewer obnoxious commercials," while 37 percent would like more info on songs and artists, and the same number would enjoy more new music.

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ADVERTISEMENT -- REALTORS® spend $1 billion annually to market their services and 30% are ready to buy radio! See the video from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Annual Conference. Read more.

Convergence Technoogy

Senator Weighs In On iPhone 4 Problem

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is calling on Apple to be "transparent" about resolving the widely reported reception problems with the company's iPhone 4. He says in a letter to Apple CEO Steve Jobs, "I ask that Apple provide iPhone 4 customers with a clearly written explanation of the cause of the reception problem and make a public commitment to remedy it free of charge." Apple is set to hold a press conference Friday to discuss the ongoing antenna flap.

Google Teams With Omnicom

Google is partnering with ad company Omnicom Media Group for online display advertising, with Omnicom expected to spend hundreds of millions on Google ads for its clients, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Business

Ford Highlights HD Radio In 2011 Edge Campaign

The 2011 Ford Edge, due in dealerships in the fall, will offer HD Radio as a factory-installed option, and Ford is promoting the benefits of HD on both a dedicated website and with an 11-week radio campaign across more than 600 stations.

Corus Entertainment Delists Itself From NYSE

Canadian radio and TV company Corus Entertainment is voluntarily delisting from the New York Stock Exchange, saying the costs of maintaining the listing outweigh the benefits to shareholders. The company has not arranged for another U.S. exchange.

Industry

Pollitt Joins Yea Network

Mark Pollitt is on board at Kidd Kraddick syndicator Yea Network as director of affiliate relations, coming over from Rainmaker Pathway Consulting.

Black Card Handles R-Dub Affiliate Relations

Black Card Radio takes on affiliate relations for Slow Jams With R-Dub, with weeknight and Sunday editions airing in more than 50 markets.

Radio Ink

Suleman To Co-Chair Forecast 2011

Radio Ink is pleased to announce that Citadel CEO Farid Suleman will co-chair Forecast 2011, set for December 7, 2010 at the Harvard Club in New York. Suleman, who has headed Citadel since 2002, will co-chair Forecast with Wells Fargo Securities' Marci Ryvicker.

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July 26: A Q&A with Univision SVP/Southeast Regional Manager Claudia Puig
Wells Fargo Securities' Marci Ryvicker and M.E.D.I.Advisory Group's Jack Myers look at second-half projections
Daniel Anstandig and Jon Erdahl on "Five Moves to Make in Q3"
Skip Pizzi's Tech Ink, looking at networked audio solutions for radio studios and recapping the RadioTech Summit.

**Coming up in Radio Ink:
August 9: Networks/Syndication; Local Talk
August 23: New Media Spotlight
September 6: Pre-NAB Manager's Guide

Also:
October 18: Radio's Top PDs
November 1: Focus on radio's top advertisers
November 15:** The Best Managers in Radio

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