The attack on talk radio is at a fever pitch. Media Matters has taken full credit for Glenn Beck leaving FOX and has quickly transitioned into fundraising mode, with talk radio clearly in the cross hairs. Beck announced he was ending his 5PM show on FOX later this year. And, it took about 24 hours for the Media Matters crew to pounce on the announcement full of gloating and the launch of a fundraising campaign. |
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Ben Fry is the General Manager of the station located in central Arkansas. "We're still operating at low power on a standby transmitter. Efforts to get the damaged transmitter to work have been unsuccessful thus far, but we have some parts coming that we are hopeful about." |
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The most talked about and forward thinking gathering in Radio begins in 5 weeks on the campus of Microsoft in Silicon Valley. Convergence introduces and educates radio industry outside-the-box thinkers on everything from social media to making money from your stream to the latest craze, "personalized radio". Don't be left sitting at home while your competition is learning how to win. Learn more about Convergence and take at our complete agenda. |
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Triton Digital Media's Streaming Division says the Media Rating Council has accredited the company's Webcast Metrics product. Webcast Metrics' data collection methodology, metrics, presentation dashboard and reports were audited by an independent CPA firm and reviewed by an MRC audit committee, which led to the accreditation of Webcast Metrics by the MRC. |
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Michaels will also host the afternoon drive shift on WMC. Michaels makes the move from WABB (CHR) in Mobile/Pensacola where he was Program Director and afternoon drive host, and formerly of Jacksonville's WAPE and WERO (Bob 93.3) and WDCG-FM (G-105) in North Carolina. His first day in Memphis is May 2nd. |
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On Opening Day at Dodger Stadium two Dodgers fans jumped San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow after the Dodgers 2-1 victory. One of the men punched Stow from behind in the head. The two then kicked and punched Stow while he was on the ground. Stow has a fractured skull and remains in critical condition at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. |
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Harvey and Sherri Shepherd of The View co-hosted the 2nd Annual Steve Harvey Foundation Gala to support the Steve Harvey Mentoring Weekend for Young Men. 500 friends, family members and supporters were on hand including Russell Simmons, Gayle King, Boris Kodjoe, New York Giant Justin Tuck and more to applaud honorees Tyler Perry, Chris and Malaak Rock, and Alan Mulally of Ford Motor Company who were all recognized with the Steve Harvey Foundation's Helping Hand Award. |
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As a sales manager, have you ever arrived early, sat at your desk, stared at the wall and said to yourself, I have no idea what I'm going to do for the sales meeting this morning? You know you have. Who hasn't? Well, if it ever happens again, take a glance at this article from Coach Paul Anovick and it'll get you back on track and ready to rock. |
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This weeks Ask The Attorney question comes from reader Joy at All Star Radio Network and its a great one about streaming. Joy asks: "If part of a broadcast program containing a commercial is later available to hear on-line with the commercial still in it would the advertiser have grounds for legal action (even though you'd think they'd LIKE it!)?" |
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Curley riveted the crowd in 2010 with his talk on the Sun's innovative and highly adaptable approach to news both in print and on the paper's huge and constantly updated website, demonstrating apps and upcoming initiatives and explaining the "hyperlocalism" that has brought the Sun success even as newspapers in general decline. That concept -- hyperlocalism -- is key, says Curley, to succeeding in the wildly competitive new media world. And at Convergence 2011, he'll offer an updated look at his own team's projects and a new perspective on change and competition in the digital world. |
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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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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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April 18: Cover interview: Townsquare Media CEO Steven Price
