In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Citadel Broadcasting reports that last month its board turned down two merger offers from the same unnamed third party. The New York Times' DealBook, citing "people familiar with the offer," says the bids came from Cumulus Media. |
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Talk Radio Network's TRN-FM and Dial Global syndicate The Mancow Experience as a joint venture, offering a "re-energized" show from Erich "Mancow" Muller. Mancow's show -- heard from 5:30-10 a.m. ET -- has been refocusing for the past few months with musicians and other guests. |
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Westwood One's Urbanski, hosted by Douglas Urbanski, is set to debut January 24, and it will launch with Cumulus Media stations in 18 markets on board. |
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The Media Rating Council has withdrawn accreditation for Arbitron's RADAR and Nationwide network radio ratings, on the grounds that the services have been using an increasing amount of data from largely unaccredited PPM markets. |
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Bill Berry is the new VP/GM for Journal Broadcast Group in Tulsa, overseeing KFAQ-AM, KVOO-FM, and KXBL-FM. He's been serving as GSM for Journal/Knoxville. |
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Kevin Vargas is named PD for Cox Media Group Classic Alternative KHPT (106.9 The Zone)/Houston. He arrives from the same post for CMG's Active Rock WHDR/Miami. |
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A wake will be held Wednesday in Stamford, CT, for Katz Media Group President/CEO Stu Olds, who died Saturday. The memorial service is planned for Thursday at Stamford's First United Methodist Church. |
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The Elvis Duran Group partners with Atlas Media on a five-episode pilot based on Elvis Duran and the Morning Show's "Phone Tap" feature. Phowned is set to debut December 13 on Spike TV. |
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The Broadcaster Traffic Consortium launches www.radiobtc.com, with information on digital radio for broadcasters,automakers, and consumer device manufacturers. |
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CBS Radio unveils a new Radio.com mobile app for the iPhone, following up on the iPad version. The new app offers more than 200 CBS Radio music and talk stations, as well as music streams from AOL Radio and Yahoo Music. |
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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. |
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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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