Just Radio Only: July 21: Half-dozen for MMTC; Arbitron at the door; MIW seeks noms

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Today's Headlines July 21, 2010

Clear Channel Donates Two More To MMTC

Clear Channel Radio will donate two more radio stations -- KFNX/Minneapolis and WTOC/Sussex, NJ -- to the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council for the MMTC-Clear Channel Ownership Diversity Initiatives, designed to expand ownership and training for minorities, women, and other underserved groups. Additionally, two of the four stations Clare Channel donated earlier to MMTC are now set to be relaunched with new minority operators.

Research

Arbitron Rolls Out In-Person Recruiting

Targeted in-person recruiting has begun in high-density black and Hispanic areas in Dade County, Dallas, and the Brooklyn and Bronx boroughs of New York, Arbitron's Beth Webb said on the company's PPM client update Tuesday. The recruiting approach will be assessed over three months and then rolled out further.

REALTORS®: Your Hottest New Prospects!

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.

Business

Emmis Wins Appeal Of Slager License Loss

Emmis Communications has won its appeal of the loss of its license for Slager Radio in Hungary. Emmis and Danubius Radio were denied license renewals in 2009 and the licenses were handed over to politically connected groups in a decision that was widely criticized.

Media Monitors: Geico Leads In Radio Spots

Geico remained the top radio advertiser for the week of July 12-18, Media Monitors reports, with 51,316 spots on the air. Home Depot was second, followed by McDonald's.

Convergence Technology

FCC: Millions Have No Access To Broadband

The FCC's latest Broadband Deployment Report found that between 14 million and 24 million Americans have no access to broadband, and "the immediate prospect for deployment to them are weak." The agency said the report underscores the need for reform of the Universal Service Fund and "innovative approaches to unleashing new spectrum."

Slacker Radio Adds ABC News Programming

Slacker adds ABC News content to its Slacker Personal Radio service, which lets users create their own customized online and mobile stations.

Industry

MIW Group Calls For Nominations

The Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio group is calling for nominations for its second annual MIW Achievement in Programming Awards. Entries are due by August 6.

Former Host Sues Newspapers, Alleging Defamation

Former radio host and financial adviser Pat Kiley is suing the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the Pioneer Press, and three reporters for defamation, saying they improperly linked him to a money manager who pleaded guilty to fraud early this year.

Radio Ink

NYT's Sorkin To Keynote Forecast 2011

Andrew Ross Sorkin joins the lineup at Radio Ink's Forecast 2011, set for December 7, 2010 at the Harvard Club in New York. Sorkin is the chief mergers and acquisitions reporter for the New York Times and the best-selling author of the recent Too Big to Fail, and he's as well connected in the financial world as anyone in radio. The thrice-daily "Business Brief With Andrew Ross Sorkin" is produced and distributed by United Stations Radio Networks. Click the headlne for Forecast information and registration.

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Updated: Radio Pros Available

The economy is 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.

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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