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Today's Headlines November 16, 2010 |
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Former MTV Networks and AOL Networks CEO Bob Pittman joins Clear Channel Communications as chairman of media and entertainment platforms, working with a new board of directors operating committee and CC management. Clear Channel Radio President/CEO John Hogan will report to the new operating committee via Pittman.
Pittman spoke exclusively Monday afternoon with Radio Ink Publisher/CEO Eric Rhoads, talking about his plans and early priorities, and the importance of telling the real story of Clear Channel and the radio industry. |
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Clear Channel's new Chairman/Global Media & Entertainment Platforms, Bob Pittman, will present a keynote address at Radio Ink's Forecast conference, set for December 7 in New York. If you've never heard Pittman speak, you'll want to attend this event to hear his vision for radio, and what radio can do to leverage its brands into the digital era. Join radio owners, CEOs, executives, investors, operators, and advertisers for Pittman's historic speaking debut as a Clear Channel executive. Call 561-655-8778 to register, or click here to register online. |
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James "Doubledown" Howard becomes PD of Clear Channel Radio's Alternative WWDC/Washington and Adult Hits WQSR/Baltimore, moving in from CCR's WXTB (98 Rock)/Tampa. Taking over as 98 Rock's PD is WDAE-AM/Tampa programmer Mike Killabrew, while WFLA PD Steve Versnick adds duties at WDAE. |
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As Fisher flips longtime conservative News/Talker KVI/Seattle to Oldies, Salem picks up the ball, flipping brokered Christian/Ethnic KLFE to "Freedom 1590." |
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Lisa Strickland joins the affiliate sales team for Dial Global, handling prep and other products. |
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Premiere Radio Networks' Bob & Tom Show is set to debut next month on American Forces Radio Network. The duo will be heard in mornings on the "Legacy" Classic Rock station. |
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Citadel Broadcasting reports that its consolidated net revenue was up 2.6 percent in the third quarter, to $188.6 million from $183.8 million. Revenue from Citadel's radio stations was up 3.7 percent, to $161.5 million, while network revenue fell about 3.7 percent, to $28.3 million. |
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Westwood One saw its revenue rise 12.1 percent in the third quarter, to $88 million from $78.5 million in the third quarter of 2009. Within that, network radio was up 9.3 percent and traffic rose 15 percent in Q3. The company's net loss in the quarter was $7.2 million (35 cent per share), compared to $53.5 million ($10.03) a year ago. |
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Envision Radio Networks debuts the new two-hour Classic Rock Live, hosted by WMMR/Philadelphia's Pierre Robert. The show features live recordings and the latest artist and tour news. |
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Apple is nearly ready to announce that it has acquired rights to sell music by the Beatles on iTunes, the Wall Street Journal reports. A deal would mean Apple has at last filled one of the most notorious catalog gaps in legal digital music. |
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Streaming media provider Abacast has raised $500,000 in financing, while interim CEO Rob Green moves into the post officially. |
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The RAB launches the Certified Radio Sales Manager Course, an online app and platform to provide training and skills development for sales managers. |
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At Radio Ink's Forecast 2011, a panel moderated by Media Venture Partners' Elliot Evers will look at the growth prospects for independent radio companies. Can they compete with larger, better capitalized entities? Where do private equity firms see opportunities? And how long will it take for lenders to begin issuing new loans to buyers? Forecast iis designed to help broadcasters enter the new year with current information and predictions about the state of the industry -- click the headline to learn more, or click here to register. |
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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, and makes a perfect gift for station staff. Click the headline to order now, for delivery before the holiday. |
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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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The economy is slowly 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. |
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