New York Times chief mergers and acquisitions reporter and United Stations Radio Networks personality Andrew Ross Sorkin opened Radio Ink's Forecast conference in New York Tuesday, talking about the state of the economy and prospects ahead. Concerning a recovery in jobs, he said, "We actually have a much longer road ahead of us than I suspect people want to hear about." But compared to what might have happened without the government bailouts in 2008, Sorkin said, "I think we often forget today that we are in a much better place than we could have possibly been." |
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CBS Radio has tapped radio veteran Jerry McKenna to serve as SVP/Market Manager in Las Vegas, where it owns KXNT-AM & FM, KXTE, KLUC, KYDZ and KMXB. |
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The satellite-delivered Timeless Cool format has placed Ric Santos in mornings (6-10am) and Donna Britt in middays (10am-3pm), moving Bobby Caldwell from mornings to a special Saturday 6pm-midnight program called "Saturday Night With Bobby Caldwell." |
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According to Arbitron's forthcoming RADAR 107 National Radio Listening Report, the number of radio listeners per week 12+ grew by 3.3 million from December 2009 to an estimated 239.8 million, or 93.2% of all persons 12+. |
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The judge presiding over Tribune's bankruptcy case said he will soon approve the four submitted reorganization plans and send them to creditors for a vote. Meanwhile, Tribune told the judge that it wants to investigate former CEO Randy Michaels for apparently erasing sensitive e-mails from his company-issued laptop. |
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The Texas Rangers will be heard on ESPN Radio in Dallas starting with the 2011 season as part of a new four-year deal. |
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Noncomm Pacifica Radio has begun airing news broadcasts from the Al Jazeera English TV news channel on three of its stations and will add the broadcasts to two more stations next month. |
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Hipcricket's most recent Mobile Marketing Survey found a significant untapped opportunity for brands: Some 57% of consumers said they'd be interested in joining a brand's loyalty club via a mobile social-networking app, but 80% said they still haven't been marketed to by their favorite brands via their mobile device. |
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The FCC has issued a $5,600 fine to KABR-AM/Isleta, NM licensee The Alamo Navajo School Board for the licensee's failure to file a license-renewal application for the station in a timely manner and for its operation of the station after authorization had expired. |
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The FCC has changed the date of Auction 91, for 144 FM construction permits, to April 27, 2011. The auction had been set for March 25. |
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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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