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Friday, December 10, 2010

Dec. 10: Stern +5; Farewell, Stu Olds; Who's abandoning over-the-air?



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Today's Headlines December 10, 2010

Stern Re-Ups With Sirius XM

Stern Re-Ups With Sirius XM

With just a few days left on his original deal with Sirius XM, Howard Stern re-ups for another five years, ending months of speculation as to whether he'd stick with the satcaster or head to another venue -- or perhaps even return to broadcast radio. The new deal includes the right to transmit Stern to mobile devices -- but otherwise, says Sirius XM, the terms will not be disclosed.
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Funeral Services Held For Stu Olds
Funeral Services Held For Stu Olds

Funeral services were held Thursday for Stu Olds at First United Methodist Church in Stamford, CT, with leading executives from Clear Channel and throughout the radio industry in attendance. Olds, the respected president and CEO of Katz Media Group, died December 4.

 

Two New VPs At McGavren Guild

McGavren Guild Media brings in Mark Osborne as VP/DOS in the Los Angeles office and promotes Karen Jakubiec to VP/Sales. Additionally, Chris Pollock joins as an AE in L.A.

Feder Joins Time Out Chicago

Respected media critic and commentator Robert Feder joins the lineup at city-info site Time Out Chicago.

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.
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Coleman: Many Streamers Don't Listen To Over-The-Air

Coleman: Many Streamers Don't Listen To Over-The-Air

Coleman Insights releases more results from the "Successful Audio Streaming Strategies" study, reporting that 48 percent of Americans who listen to streaming audio don't listen to over-the-air AM and FM. But, says Coleman, those streamers are not down on radio.
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AURN Reps SupeRadio Programming

American Urban Radio Networks will represent SupeRadio's urban programming under a newly signed deal.
Washington

WKNR/Cleveland Hit With $4k NAL Over Contest

The FCC Enforcement Bureau sends a $4,000 notice of apparent liability to Good Karma Broadcasting, saying Sports WKNR-AM/Cleveland conducted its "Who Said That?" contest without disclosing all the contest's material terms.
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Radio Ink Magazine Pays Tribute To Stu Olds

Radio Ink is paying tribute to late Katz Media Group President/CEO and Broadcasters Foundation Board Vice Chair Stu Olds , and we'd like to invite you to contribute. If you can tell us what you learned from Stu Olds, or if you have a great anecdote about his life and career, please tell us about it, for possible use in an up oming issue of Radio Ink. Please contact Managing Editor Wendy Bernstein.

Radio Ink Features Syndicated Formats

Radio Ink is compiling a list of resources for managers and sales managers seeking syndicated programming, particularly music programming. If you'd like your company/product to be included, please contact Brida Connolly for more information.
New Mighty Red II Debuts: New Features Never Before On ANY Radio

New Mighty Red II Debuts: 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, and makes a perfect gift for station staff. Click the headline to order now, for delivery before the holiday.
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.

Radio Pros Available

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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The annual Book of Lists
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