H.R. 1076 defunds National Public Radio and prevents public radio stations from paying NPR dues and buying NPR programs. The debate was pretty much down party lines. But the final vote was very close. Most democrats who spoke were in favor of federal funds for NPR. Most republicans during debate oppose funding NPR. |
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Total spending increased 6.5 percent in 2010 and finished the year at $131.1 billion according to the report. Ad spending during the fourth quarter of 2010 was up 7.0 percent over 2009. The report gives a lot of the credit to small advertisers. The report says "improvements in Radio advertising were tilted towards local markets. National Spot Radio brought in 18.6 percent more ad dollars versus 2009 and Local Radio achieved a 4.9 percent increase. For each of these, higher spending was driven by the financial service, media and auto dealer categories." |
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As recently reported by Radio Ink, Chad Scott believes he was terminated by Dickey Broadcasting in Atlanta for tweeting about his unsatisfactory experience with Delta Airlines. While social media can and should be a tremendous tool for marketing your personal and station brands, there are some guidelines for every individual to understand. You may feel you have a First Amendment right to free speech. Well, you do. But with rights come responsibilities, and in this era of total transparency, that can mean consequences. So what ARE the rules for "Media Twitterquette"? |
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"Your on-air DJ just tweeted something negative about an advertiser. The advertiser called you and has threatened to cancel all advertising unless you fire him. You ARE planning to fire the DJ. What do you need to look out for as you get ready to fire him to make sure you are covered?" We threw that question in our new "Ask The Attorney" segment with John Garziglia. |
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Earlier this week Dickey Broadcasting sports guy Chadd Scott was shown the door. It happened to be on the same day he tweeted a little negativity about Delta airlines. Seems Scott had travel issues with Delta and let his feeling be known via Twitter. Is that a crime worth losing your job over? What are the Radio rules for tweeting? Vote in our poll and post your comments NOW! |
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Being a General Manager can be a stressful gig. Whether you work for one of the biggies and have to file an abundance of reports, talk to corporate every day and manage 7 staffs or whether you own one stick on the corner of Main and Maple, your days are full. You probably love some things more than others. You're probably great at some tasks and not so good at a few (not that you'd admit it). But at the end of the day, you wouldn't do this job if you didn't love it...and love Radio. In one of our new features called "From Toilets to Towers" we spoke with Doug Wilber of WOBL Radio. He's the owner, General Manager and everything in between. It's a great read as you head into your weekend. Enjoy. |
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Radio Ink would like to welcome a brand new weekly contributor to our online product. Paul Anovick has over 35 years of business management experience in Sales and Operations. He has a wealth of practical knowledge, along with a passion for business success. Paul has been directly involved with start-ups and turnarounds and as a successful entrepreneur has has launched three successful companies in the past twenty years. Paul will be focusing on leadership, sales and strategic planning. |
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Steve Craig will now rise and shine with the New York Tri-State area transitioning as the host of “The Rock Show� from 6am to 10am, Matt Pinfield and Leslie Fram will move you in the mid-days from 10am to 3pm, Brian Philips will rock out in the afternoons from 3pm to 7pm and Brian Drelio will bring it home at the helm with Chris Nadler from 7pm to 12am every Monday through Friday. |
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According to the Hollywood Reporter Wayans has finalized a deal with CBS for a comedy pilot set at a sports radio station. The Reporter says the pilot was inspired by acerbic ESPN personality Colin Cowherd. Wayns' character in the show is Nick Herd. The show is written by Bill Martin and Mike Schiff. Cowherd will executive produce. Cowherd is heard on ESPN Radio following Mike and Mike in the morning. He also hosts Sports nation on ESPN television. |
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Debut Broadcasting announced that their Syndication Division is is launching three new national radio programs. "We are very excited to announce these new additions to our syndication line-up," said Ron Heineman, CEO of Debut Broadcasting. "We expect these new programs to contribute to our top line revenue in the second quarter. Furthermore, the planned growth of the syndication unit will be an integral factor as we become a national market broadcaster, complementing our existing station ownership." |
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Radio Ink is proud to announce the very first Radio Ink Digital Media Awards to recognize excellence in digital media from radio and online radio. It's the first award of its kind to highlight the innovative thinkers in our industry. We are very excited to be able to honor those who have done so much to push the envelope in our business. And we look forward to debating over who are the most innovative minds in the radio industry. |
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Radio Ink's Tech Summit will be held this year on May 17-18 at the Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus in Mountain View, CA , immediately preceding Convergence 11, which will be on May 18-19. Tech Summit presents new media's best and brightest technologists sharing the latest and most innovative trends. This conference will cover both the technical and business aspects of new radio technology in a way that stimulates better understanding of each sector by engineers and managers alike. It's a unique opportunity for radio managers and their technical teams to convene in a single forum that charts a coherent course toward future growth. Click here for the complete Tech Summit agenda. |
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With all the free streaming radio these days, you have to wonder why anyone would want to pay for streaming online radio content. The latest cars have more than overkill. On the 2011 BMW you have AM/FM Radio, HD radio, satellite radio, CD/MP3 player, USB port, iPhone jack and an auxiliary plug. |
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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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March 21: Cover interview: Slacker Radio CEO Jim Cady.
