Fresh articles not found in Radio Ink magazine to help make your job as a manager easier every day. News flashes as they happen. Information about our highly successful conventions. New Hires and Fires. Much more. |
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Rich Broadcasting picks up Ted Austin’s KCHQ-FM and KRID-FM (CP) for $950,000. These stations are licensed to the northeast of Idaho Falls and Rich Broadcasting the ability to reach consumers from Jackson, Wyoming to Pocatello, Idaho. |
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The Academy of Country Music announced the 2011 radio award winners that will be given out at the 4th annual Academy of Country Music Awards April 2nd. For the third year in a row Blair Garner was chosen as Personality of the Year for Blair Garner for After MidNite. |
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Cumulus, owner of seven K.C. radio stations, launched an all-comedy station Monday. Funny 102.5 will feature continuous stand-up comedy from the likes of Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Dane Cook, Wanda Sykes and Jeff Foxworthy â€" current stuff as well as classic routines. |
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Journal reported that revenue from its 33 radio stations increased 6.2% to $18.9 million from $17.8 million. Radio political and issue advertising revenue was $700K compared to $100K a year earlier. Operating earnings from radio stations were $3.2 million compared to $4.6 million. |
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While Radio people are debating whether or not Pandora has a future in our space (on www.radioink.com), SiriusXM Boss Mel Karmazin is telling the world he now has over 20 million subscribers. And, the cost to get new suscribers has dropped as well. |
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Sirius XM Radio Inc reported a net loss for the fourth quarter, as its operating expenses rose and it incurred the costs of paying off debt early. The satellite radio company's reported a net loss on Tuesday of $81.4 million or 2 cents per share, versus a profit of $11.8 million or nil per share a year earlier. Revenue for the quarter was $735.9 million, up from $676.2 million a year before. It ended the quarter with 20.2 million subscribers, up from 18.8 million a year earlier. |
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The Federal Communications Commission announced the appointment of six members to its Technical Advisory Council. Members consist of leaders in their respective fields who will share ideas and provide recommendations to the Chairman on issues relevant to the Commission’s work and ongoing efforts to harness technological innovations. |
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by Ed Ryan About 2 weeks ago I was lucky enough to land a job, for the 2nd time, at the best company I've ever worked for. Hired at 33, off the selling streets of North Carolina, I spent four years as editor of Radio Ink until the opportunity to run a cluster of Radio stations came along. I only left Radio Ink because I knew I had to be a General Manager at least once before I died. |
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Last night Lady Antebellum took home 5 Grammy awards including Record of the Year for Need you Now. On February 24th the group will appear on the cover of Radio Ink magazine. |
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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 Radio. Click the headline to order now. |
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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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February 7: The annual CRS issue featuring a cover Q&A with Lady Antebellum
