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Monday, December 27, 2010

Dec. 27: CC explores; SoundExchange distributes; No PRA for now



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Today's Headlines December 27, 2010

Clear Channel Exploring Financing Options

Clear Channel Exploring Financing Options

CC Media Holdings and wholly owned subsidiary Clear Channel Communications are "exploring a diverse array of alternatives in an effort to optimize their overall capital structure," CCMH announced Friday.
Washington
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Congress Adjourns With No Royalties Vote 

Congress Adjourns With No Royalties Vote

One more year has passed without performance royalties for radio, as Congress adjourns for the holidays without the Performance Right Act coming to a vote. The bill made it out of committee in the House and Senate over the summer, marking the first time royalties legislation has progressed that far.

SoundExchange Expects To Distribute $252M-Plus In 2010

SoundExchange Expects To Distribute $252M-Plus In 2010

SoundExchange distributed $155 million in performance royalties for digital, satellite, and cable in 2009 and expects to disburse $252 million this year, the Los Angeles Times reports.

FCC Ready To OK NBC-Comcast Merger

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has issued a draft order that would allow NBC Universal to merge with Comcast, with several conditions related to program sharing and competition.

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.
Industry
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FL Radio Icon Neil Rogers Dies

Longtime South Florida Talk radio personality Neil Rogers has died at age 68 of congestive heart failure. Rogers, who retired last year, had been ill for some time.

'Lone Ranger' Announcer Foy Dies At 89

Fred Foy, longtime narrator and announcer for The Lone Ranger on radio and television, has died at age 89.
Business
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No Sirius Renewal For Bubba The Love Sponge?

Will Bubba The Love Sponge be back on Sirius next year? Bubba's contract is ending, and, according to his Twitter account, hasn't been renewed.

Univision Sets Tender Offer

Univision announces a tender offer to buy back more than $1 billion in outstanding senior notes due 2015
Radio Ink
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, 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.

Updated: 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.

January 3: Cover Q&A with Radio Ink Radio Executive of the Year Dan Mason
A special tribute to Stu Olds
Plus: Roy Williams
' Wizard of Ads
Deborah Parenti's Dialogue



Coming up in Radio Ink:
January 17: Directory of Syndicated Music Programming
Plus: Small-Market Success Stories/GMs' Forum
February 7: America's Top Formats and Format Trends

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