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Radio Insight

  • Comedy Comes To Dallas and "Phoenix"
    Posted in HeadlinesThree more stations are preparing to flip to Donkey Comedy Network’s “24/7 Comedy“. Volt Radio’s Dallas market 1700 KKLF Richardson, TX will drop its simulcast of Cumulus Talk 570 KLIF on February 1 to join the network crea…
    - 10 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 5:36pm -
  • 97.9 ESPN Debuts In Hartford
    Posted in Domain InsightHeadlinesUpdate 1/27: “97.9 ESPN” launched at 6am today. Currently running the national ESPN Radio lineup in full, 97.9 will soon add a local afternoon show. The station gives ESPN an FM signal audible at its Bristol, CT h…
    - 18 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 9:30am -

All Access

  • newALL ACCESS ACTION
    MIKE CHESTER, MARNI HALPERN, SCOTT LINDY, BRAD HARDIN, MICHAEL BRYAN, KEITH ALLEN, JAY TOWERS, BOBBY IRWIN, DAVE HILL, MIKE KAROLYI, GARY JAY, STEVE BROWN, KERRY RYAN, JOHNNY O, JOEY BOY, … more
    - 7 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 8:08pm -
  • Betty White Turns On Animal Radio
    Actress and animal advocate BETTY WHITE is a guest host next weekend on the nationally syndicated Animal Radio show. The 90-year old EMMY winning actress claims that she's more active with … more
    - 8 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 7:31pm -
  • KKOB-A/Albuquerque Keeps #1 Ratings Streak Alive At 46 Books
    There have been long runs by heritage Talk stations at the top of the ARBITRON ratings, but most, like the legendary streaks by KGO-A/SAN FRANCISCO and KMOX-A/ST. LOUIS, have come to an … more
    - 8 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 7:31pm -
  • Alexa Konstand Exits Fox Sports Radio
    PREMIERE NETWORKS' FOX SPORTS RADIO Communications Coordinator ALEXA KONSTAND has exited the network to join the ROBERTSON SCHWARTZ AGENCY, focusing on merchandising and marketing for the … more
    - 8 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 7:31pm -
  • [Promo] Voice-A-Palooza!
    Check out ALL ACCESS' Voiceover/Imaging/Voicetracking section, the industry's one-stop shop for voice and imaging talent. Click here to listen to free … more
    - 8 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 7:31pm -
  • Slacker Goes Old School
    SLACKER has launched "Old School R&B," a DJ-curated station of classics from the MOTOWN era to the early ‘90s, reports CNET.COM. The curated and socially programmed … more
    - 9 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 6:56pm -
  • WINR-A Flips To Oldies
    CLEAR CHANNEL Country WINR-A/BINGHAMTON, NY has flipped to "Real Oldies." You can get a listen of the new old sound on its revamped … more
    - 9 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 6:42pm -
  • Elvis Is Back In The Buiding ... At KKIQ And KKDV
    Former Dog House/SAN FRANCISCO morning man ELVIS MEDINA returns to the BAY AREA at COAST RADIO COMPANY Hot AC KKIQ and AC KKDV/SAN FRANCISCO, where he'll co-host mornings with HEATHER … more
    - 9 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 6:40pm -
  • WFLC Announces Staff Promotions
    Today (1/27), COX MEDIA AC WFLC (97.3 COAST FM)/MIAMI announced the following staff promotions. After five years doing MD/middays duties, DONNY MICHAELS has been named to join the JULIE GUY … more
    - 10 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 5:46pm -
  • KPAT's E Wrek Named OM At AGM/Santa Maria, CA
    AMERICAN GENERAL MEDIA Top 40/Rhythmic KPAT/SANTA MARIA PD/morning host DJ E WREK is upped to OM for the cluster, which includes Adult Hits KBOX and Regional Mexican … more
    - 12 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 4:03pm -

Radio Ink

  • Jonathan Reed New PD at WNOK Columbia.
    Reed will keep his Music Director duties at WNOK and his afternoon drive shift at the Clear Channel station. During the past 15 months Reed has been assistant PD. He's worked at WFKS-FM in Jacksonville, WRVQ-FM in Richmond and WZEE-FM in Madison. WN…
    - 22 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 5:51am -
  • Are Broadcasters Making a Mistake Joining iHeartRadio?
    One of Bob Pittman's strategies since coming to Clear Channel has been to bulk up iHeartRadio with as many radio stations as possible, competitors included. Following the iHeartRadio music festival in Las Vegas and Clear Channel's launch of its curat…
    - 1 day ago, 27 Jan 12, 2:33am -
  • ALENT-Music Station Shows and Politics
    This promises to be an engaging election year, and seldom has the voting population been more polarized. That is the essence of entertainment -- anytime there is natural division, conflict and contrast it's a good springboard for sticky content. This…
    - 1 day ago, 27 Jan 12, 1:19am -
  • Radio Vet Creates Hot Clock Company.
    David Darling voiced his first radio commercial when he was 4 years old. Darling caught the radio bug in high school. His first paid position was in Houston and ever since he's been working his way through the ranks. Today he works for Salem in Dalla…
    - 1 day ago, 27 Jan 12, 1:16am -
  • CRS Announces Songwriters For Kingsley Event
    The CRS says songwriting events will take on increased role at Country Radio Seminar in February and the Kingsley event "Acoustic Alley"will be a highlight. Kingsley says, "There's nothing better than hearing a favorite song sung by the writer. For a…
    - 1 day ago, 27 Jan 12, 12:36am -
  • Fisher House Recognizes Greater Media's Graham
    The Fisher House Foundation has recognized WTKK-FM, Michael Graham, and 96.9 Boston Talks listeners for their support in helping build "homes away from home" for the military families of wounded American troops. WTKK's 4th Annual Fisher House Radiot…
    - 1 day ago, 27 Jan 12, 12:26am -
  • ACM Nominations Announced For Radio
    Yesterday, The Academy of Country Music announced nominations for its annual award show to be broadcast on CBS Television April 1st. Nominees were announced online via the first-ever ACM digital press conference on the Academy's Facebook and Twitter…
    - 1 day ago, 27 Jan 12, 12:19am -
  • Tony Banks New Ops Manager in Fresno
    Banks takes over operations for the Clear Channel cluster for Steve Weed who took the Ops job in Sacramento for Clear Channel. Banks has worked at WPLJ in New York and WPRO-FM in Providence, R.I. For three years he also worked in the Programming Dep…
    - 1 day ago, 27 Jan 12, 12:13am -
  • AutoNation Posts Huge 4th Quarter
    Good news from one of radio's biggest categories. AutoNation, the nation's largest auto retailer, reported a record 4th quarter. The company reported net income of $69.4 million for Q4 a 3.1% increase. For the full year, AutoNation net income jumped…
    - 1 day ago, 27 Jan 12, 12:08am -
  • Roy Williams Featured Speaker at RAB Workshop
    The RAB's "Radio On Creative Workshop" will be held on March 7th in Dallas. Williams, a regular columnist in Radio Ink magazine, will be the luncheon speaker. Williams is also the founder of the Wizard Academy in Austin which teaches ad writing, crea…
    - 1 day ago, 26 Jan 12, 11:57pm -

Radio Online

  • KPAT/Santa Maria PD DJ E Wrek Upped to Cluster OM
    Rhythmic CHR KPAT-FM/Santa Maria, CA, Program Director and morning host DJ E Wrek is elevated to Operations Manager for the cluster that also includes Adult Hits KBOX-FM and Regional Mexican KRQK-FM. … more
    - 15 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 12:26pm -
  • WBTU/Fort Wayne Brings in Goode for Wakeups
    Country WBTU-FM (US 93.3)/Fort Wayne, IN, brings in David B. Goode for mornings. He previously worked in mornings at Country WLDR-FM (Sunny Country 101.9)/Traverse City, MI. … more
    - 15 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 12:26pm -

Inside Radio

  • Readers Poll: Majority doesn't take remnant ads.
    Two-thirds of Inside Radio readers say their stations don't work with remnant sellers with many voicing objections to turning over control of inventory and the impact on programming. "I can't think of a better way to drive away listeners," one reader…
    - 14 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 1:48pm -
  • Radio has new schoolhouse role.
    Radio's long been a source of information during natural disasters and emergencies, now there's a troubling addition. As the number of school lockdowns continues to rise, members of the National Association of Independent Schools are hearing a reco…
    - 14 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 1:31pm -
  • People Moves this Week.
    A news-talk programming veteran returns to radio. There are new sales chiefs in Dayton and Birmingham. And Spanish language radio gets its first syndicated conservative talk show host. Catch up with this week's People Moves HERE.
    - 14 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 1:30pm -
  • Clear Channel plays ball in Hartford.
    In the state that's home to ESPN, Clear Channel signs on a second ESPN Radio affiliate in Hartford – this time on FM. It launches "97.9 ESPN" WPKX as a sister to "ESPN Radio 1410" WPOP. The station that's been moved-in to Hartford from the nearby…
    - 14 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 1:29pm -
  • Sutton sells North Carolina AM.
    Roy Brunette's Five Forty Broadcasting files a deal to buy WRGC, Sylva (540) from Art Sutton's Georgia-Carolina Radiocasting for $289,000. The station has been off the air since September. The deal includes a non-compete agreement that runs throug…
    - 1 day ago, 27 Jan 12, 1:57am -
  • More BP-related ads for Florida.
    Environmentalists are blitzing the state with a $30,000 two-day, three-market radio campaign hoping to drum up support for a multi-billion dollar Gulf Coast restoration bill funded by BP oil spill fines. The Environmental Defense Action Fund wants t…
    - 1 day ago, 27 Jan 12, 1:56am -
  • No truce in senator's standoff with the FCC.
    Until Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and the FCC settle their dispute, the agency will have just three commissioners. With Congress back in session, it doesn't appear a settlement is any closer. Grassley says his hold on the nomination of Ajit Pai…
    - 1 day ago, 27 Jan 12, 1:52am -
  • Activist targets radio over political ads.
    One man's windfall is another's tornado of political influence. Such is the two-year old Supreme Court Citizens United decision allowing corporations to directly back candidates. While super PACs are expected to help set campaign advertising record…
    - 1 day ago, 27 Jan 12, 1:47am -
  • Buyer survey: Radio lower on the list.
    The number of advertising agency media buyers and planners that say their clients are most focused on radio has fallen to its lowest level in a year. When STRATA asked at the end of fourth quarter which medium their clients are most focused on, just…
    - 1 day ago, 27 Jan 12, 1:46am -

FMQB

NTS Media

  • Hartford Gets An FM Sports/Talker

    Hartford Gets An FM Sports/Talker

    Another FM moves into the spoken-word radio arena as Clear Channel moves WPKX/Enfield, CT to suburban Hartford community Windsor Locks and debuts “97.9 ESPN.” Concurrently, WPKX’s Country format moves to co-owned “KIX 100.9″ (WRNX). In a st…
    - 15 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 12:10pm -
  • Talk Media News Notes

    Talk Media News Notes

    SHOULD FACEBOOK POSTS BE QUOTED WITHOUT PERMISSION? That’s a timely question posed by RTDNA Chairman-Elect Vince Duffy in an opinion piece posted on the Association’s website. “I don’t know about you, but I sure wouldn’t want all the things…
    - 16 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 11:31am -

Talkers

  • Friday, January 27, 2011

    Friday, January 27, 2011

    Social Media: Handle with Care.  Using social media such as Twitter and Facebook to promote one’s radio program, the station brand or to interact with P1s is what most talk radio practitioners are expected to do these days.  After all, used prope…
    - 21 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 7:03am -
  • Thursday, January 26, 2012

    Thursday, January 26, 2012

    WLS, Chicago Puts Local TV News Brothers Together for Weekend Show.  WLS, Chicago operations director Drew Hayes announces the debut of a new Sunday afternoon talk show co-hosted by local TV reporters Dan and Anthony Ponce.  Anthony Ponce works at…
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 6:18am -

Radio Business Report

  • GM launches Chevy Volt campaign (video)

    GM launches Chevy Volt campaign (video)

    General Motors has launched a new campaign touting extended range of the plug-in electric vehicle. GM CEO Dan Akerson said in the campaign that he
    - 12 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 3:53pm -
  • Stocks mixed after GDP report - 1/27/12

    Stocks mixed after GDP report - 1/27/12

    A government report showed that GDP growth accelerated in Q4, but was still below what private economists had been expecting. That put downward pressure on
    - 12 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 3:30pm -
  • "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" Super Bowl special details

    "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" Super Bowl special details

    NBC’s “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” will precede Super Bowl XLVI 2/1 to 2/3 (12:35 a.m. ET) with a lineup of sports greats and guests.
    - 12 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 3:14pm -
  • Epic Fail: Separate Digital Sales Teams

    Epic Fail: Separate Digital Sales Teams

    Did this happen at your Newspaper, TV or Radio station? Consultants told you to hire a separate digital sales staff in order to win online.
    - 13 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 3:01pm -
  • Univision Radio debuts Alfonso Aguilar talker

    Univision Radio debuts Alfonso Aguilar talker

    Aguilar, a former Bush administration official, is launching a conservative-themed Spanish-language show in 11 top Univision Radio markets. On 1/21, Aguilar began what will be
    - 13 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 2:28pm -
  • "Level Up" tops all Cartoon Network live-action debuts

    "Level Up" tops all Cartoon Network live-action debuts

    The series premiere of Level Up (Tuesday, 1/24 8-8:30 p.m.)--its newest live-action comedy--beat all previous network records as the #1 live-action series premiere, charting double
    - 13 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 2:14pm -
  • Facebook readies the IPO that has Wall Street salivating

    Facebook readies the IPO that has Wall Street salivating

    Investors who have been waiting anxiously for the opportunity to place their bets on Facebook may not have to wait much longer. The Wall Street
    - 14 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 1:57pm -
  • No surprise as Fox wins Thursday

    No surprise as Fox wins Thursday

    Still, "American Idol" won only the second half of its hour on the air.Thursday Overnight Nielsen ratingsRatings/ShareAdults 18-494.1/112.8/71.6/41.4/41.2/30.5/1Adults 18-342.9/91.7/51.8/51.…
    - 14 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 1:17pm -
  • More talk about Media General asset sales

    More talk about Media General asset sales

    Management didn’t bring up the topic, but when an analyst asked in the Q&A section of the company’s quarterly conference call, Media General executives didn’t
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 3:12pm -
  • Watchdog, NAB spar over political reporting and advertising

    Watchdog, NAB spar over political reporting and advertising

    Media activist group Free Press has a new report called “Citizens Inundated” which essentially charges that broadcasters are benefitting from the influx of unprecedented expenditure
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 3:09pm -


Urban Insite

All About Country

  • 2012 Academy of Country Music Nominees Announced
    In a digital press conference this morning (1/26) via Twitter and Facebook, the Academy of Country Music announced the nominees for its 2012 Broadcast Awards. Nominees for the artist and broadcast awards were announced with the help of Reba McEntire.…
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 12:45pm -
  • A Special Appearance By Glen Campbell Slated For Grammy Awards
    Glen Campbell, currently out on the road for his “Goodbye Tour” will join The Band Perry and Blake Shelton for a special performance on the 54th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 12 on CBS from 8-11:30 ET. He will join previously announce…
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 12:09pm -
  • Royal Wade Kimes Releases New Video “Cold Country”
    Royal Wade Kimes and Wonderment Records have just released the video for “Cold Country.” Many who have seen the video are calling the final scene “The Moment”…take a look by clicking here Royal Wade Kimes was voted the Best Solo Musician b…
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 11:12am -
  • Essential Broadcast Media Adds Clients And Staff
    Essential Broadcast Media publicist Ebie McFarland (left) has added to her staff and client list. New to her client list are Josh Turner and Jerrod Niemann. Darlene Hassett joins the company as a full time employee joining Amanda French and Leigh P.…
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 11:06am -
  • LeAnn and Eddie Hit HGTV
    LeAnn Rimes and husband Eddie Cibrian will appear on HGTV’s new series called “Interiors, Inc.” The two will work with designer Jonathan Pierce and furnish their Chicago condo. The show will air Sunday, Jan. 28 at 9:30 pm on HGTV.
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 11:05am -
  • Alan Jackson To Appear At CRS
     Alan Jackson will play the Capitol/EMI CRS 2012 Februrary 23 luncheon at the performance Hall at the Nashville Convention Center. CRS willr un Feb. 22-24 and the $499 registration fee will expire Friday (1/27). The on-site rate of $599 will apply.
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 11:02am -
  • Garth Wins Lawsuit
    As was reported by ACC on Jan. 17, Garth Brooks was going to court in his hometown of Yukon, Okalahoma to fight a local hospital that, according to Garth, did not fulfill their promise of naming rights in exchange for his $500,000 donation. A jury .…
    - 3 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 3:32pm -
  • Toby Takes Over This Week's Soundscan Top 10
    This week's Soundscan Top 10 Toby Keith goes from #3 to #1 knocking Lady A from #1 to #2. And, take a look at Taylor's jump!ArtistTitleCurr WkLast WeekThisWeekSales (est) 31Toby KeithCLANCY'S TAVERN 1715312Lady AntebellumOWN THE NIGHT 1...
    - 3 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 2:45pm -
  • Eli Young Band Gets Nominated Five Times For Texas Music Awards
    Congrats to Republic Nashville and The Eli Young Band (left) who has been nominated five times for the 2nd Annual Texas Regional Music Awards Show. The Casey DonahewBand, Kevin Fowler and Stoney Larue all have four nominations. The Randy Rogers Band.…
    - 3 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 2:35pm -
  • Relief Is Flooding In
    KUPL/Portland’s AM’er Jake the Quake, a co-host on the station's Simon In The Morning show, is helping the flood victims in nearby Turner, Oregon. The town was ravaged by flooding last weekend. Jake broadcasted live today from 5 a.m.-2 p.m. aski…
    - 3 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 2:25pm -

Country Aircheck

Radio 411

Radio Insight Boards

  • Comedy Comes To Dallas and "Phoenix"

    Comedy Comes To Dallas and "Phoenix"

    Posted in HeadlinesThree more stations are preparing to flip to Donkey Comedy Network’s “24/7 Comedy“. Volt Radio’s Dallas market 1700 KKLF Richardson, TX will drop its simulcast of Cumulus Talk 570 KLIF on February 1 to join the network crea…
    - 10 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 5:36pm -
  • 97.9 ESPN Debuts In Hartford

    97.9 ESPN Debuts In Hartford

    Posted in Domain InsightHeadlinesUpdate 1/27: “97.9 ESPN” launched at 6am today. Currently running the national ESPN Radio lineup in full, 97.9 will soon add a local afternoon show. The station gives ESPN an FM signal audible at its Bristol, CT h…
    - 18 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 9:30am -
  • KUKQ Returning To Phoenix?

    KUKQ Returning To Phoenix?

    Posted in Domain InsightHeadlinesOn the heels of “X103.9” KEXX Phoenix flipping to Variety Hits “My 103.9“, Sandusky Radio may be looking to the past to return Alternative Rock to The Valley of the Sun. Sandusky has registered a number of dom…
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 3:31pm -
  • Louie Coming Back To Louisville

    Louie Coming Back To Louisville

    Posted in Domain InsightUpdate 1/25: Following the registration of Louie1043.com, a few more domains were registered for the station: Sports1043.com and 1043TheZone.com. It also appears that New Albany Broadcasting will be operating 104.3 when it ret…
    - 3 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 2:15pm -
  • Majic 102.5 Milwaukee Goes Dark

    Majic 102.5 Milwaukee Goes Dark

    Posted in HeadlinesTranslator ReportUpdate 1/25: While no FCC filings have been made, 860 WNOV has gone silent as well. As a correction, 102.5 had been using the name “102.5 The Beat” recently after a complaint from Clear Channel, which used the…
    - 3 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 1:50pm -

Topix

Radio Magazine

  • Inovonics Ships David IV Processor
    The David IV sports five bands of dynamic range compression and equalization, gain-riding AGC, stereo field enhancements, sub-bass augmentation, and Inovonics' patented PIPP limiter.
    - 1 day ago, 26 Jan 12, 3:57pm -
  • Orban Adds Axia Livewire
    Orban is licensed to build a Livewire interface into any of its products to provide a direct connection to Axia networks.
    - 1 day ago, 26 Jan 12, 3:42pm -
  • Google Adds Public Alerts to Google Maps
    Data is collected and posted from NOAA, NWS the USGS.
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 11:04am -

Radio Streaming News

  • Tips on How to Use Our Advertising Sequencing and Scheduling Features

    Tips on How to Use Our Advertising Sequencing and Scheduling Features

    If you are a radio professional these days, you are no doubt not only aware of the growth of online streaming, but also aware of the growth of online advertising, including mobile. Our system not only allows you to take advantage of this growth,…
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 10:25am -
  • How to Promote your Online Streaming

    How to Promote your Online Streaming

    The great thing about streaming your broadcast online is, anyone, anywhere can listen. With the tremendous number of listener sites, Pandora, competing stations, etc., you can't expect your listeners to always remember they can listen to your broa…
    - 8 days ago, 20 Jan 12, 9:32am -

PR Newswire

  • Raising Successful African-American Children
    ATLANTA, Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- I've been traveling down memory-lane this week. I remember when our son Caleb was four years old in the PK-4 class. I walked him into his classroom one morning—he was so cute with his little blue unifor…
    - 11 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 4:59pm -
  • SiriusXM Debuts "The Badge with Howard Safir"
    NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) today announced the launch of The Badge with Howard Safir, a provocative, six-week series hosted by the former Police Commissioner of New York City on which he will offer his ins…
    - 16 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 11:32am -
  • Bill Polian Signs On With SiriusXM NFL Radio
    NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that former Indianapolis Colts Vice Chairman Bill Polian has joined SiriusXM NFL Radio, the only radio channel dedicated to the NFL 24 hours a day, 365 days a yea…
    - 18 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 10:00am -
  • National Latino Broadcasting Secures Exclusive Interview with Mitt Romney
    MIAMI, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- National Latino Broadcasting LLC (NLB) announced today that it has secured an exclusive interview with Republican Presidential candidate, Governor Mitt Romney. This Hispanic radio exclusive interview on foreign p…
    - 1 day ago, 26 Jan 12, 4:28pm -
  • Teens Invited to Spread Distracted Driving Message With Radio Public Service Announcements
    NEW YORK, Jan 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (http://www.myprgenie.com) -- Two national traffic safety education organizations are inviting teens to help spread the word about the dangers of distracted driving with a contest to find the best youth-generate…
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 12:49pm -
  • On the Road to Superstardom, a Young Starlet Must Find Her Way Home
    LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A story about faith, family, and the power of love, MAMA, I WANT TO SING smashes onto DVD February 14 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.  Adapted from the hit off-Broadway musical, MAMA, I WANT…
    - 3 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 9:17am -
  • Real Estate Ads Use Personal Motivations
    DENVER, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, global real estate franchisor, RE/MAX rolls out an entirely new national ad campaign focusing on "all the things that move you." The innovative campaign strikes an emotional note with consumers and f…
    - 3 days ago, 24 Jan 12, 4:23pm -
  • Tim McGraw's New Album Emotional Traffic Hits Stores Today
    NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Curb Records announces Tim McGraw's newest album, Emotional Traffic,which serves as a fresh reminder of the strength of the unique superstar presence Tim McGraw has carved in the industry since his 199…
    - 4 days ago, 24 Jan 12, 12:59pm -
  • Sirius XM Radio to Announce Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2011 Results
    NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) today announced that it plans to release full year and fourth quarter 2011 financial and operating results on Thursday, February 9, 2012.(Logo:...
    - 4 days ago, 24 Jan 12, 12:43pm -
  • CLIO Awards Announces Juries for 2012
    NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The CLIO Awards, one of the world's most recognized international advertising, design and communications competitions, today announced the juries for 2012. "The CLIO Awards has forged its reputation as the w…
    - 4 days ago, 23 Jan 12, 4:49pm -


Yahoo

Google

I Want Media

Radio World

AdWeek

  • McDonald's Reviews N.Y. Co-Op Account
    McDonald’s is reviewing its creative account for the New York region—one of its largest in the country—but is only considering roster agencies.The region encompasses New York City, the lower Hudson Valley, New Jersey and a sliver of Conne…
    - 10 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 5:26pm -
  • Viggle to Add Check-Ins for TV Ads
    Starting next month, brands can deliver content such as a digital coupon or sweepstakes entry when consumers tag a TV commercial via mobile app Viggle. The app, billed as a TV loyalty program, launched Jan. 26. It allows consumers to check in t…
    - 31 Dec 69, 6:00pm -
  • New Google Privacy Policy Expands Ad Targeting Options
    Google's change in its privacy policies, announced earlier this week, was widely covered for its implications for consumers. But it also will mean changes for advertisers. Google’s privacy policy change will merge more than 60 of the company…
    - 12 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 3:55pm -
  • The Surprising Rise of 'Annoying Orange'
    If you’re over the age of, say, 16, you may never have heard of an Internet series called Annoying Orange. To be fair, you’re not likely to be the target audience of the show’s brand of unyieldingly irritating comedy (officially, the key de…
    - 10 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 5:37pm -
  • Trailer Mash 01-27-12
    This is a direct quote from the first line of Adweek's Trailer Mash" is what you'll read should you find this story via a retweet bot on Twitter. Our mash this time (above, by Kate Rose) unites Sam Worthington and Katherine Heigl as though the worl…
    - 15 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 12:54pm -
  • Retrans Rumble: Broadcasters Slam Time Warner Cable
    By all measures, Time Warner Cable had a terrific quarter and that was just the opening the National Association of Broadcasters needed to come out swinging against the cable operator for its relentless advocacy of retransmission reform.TWC is o…
    - 16 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 11:30am -
  • SunBriteTV Names The Buddy Group Digital AOR
    Outdoor TV manufacturer SunBriteTV has hired independent shop The Buddy Group as its digital agency of record. The Irvine, Calif.-based agency is charged with handling social media for the company’s first consumer-facing integrated campaign to la…
    - 31 Dec 69, 6:00pm -
  • Information Diet: Carson Daly
    SpecsWho Carson DalyAge 38Accomplishments Host Last call With Carson Daly and The Voice (returns Feb. 5 after the Super Bowl), both on NBC; DJs morning show on Los Angeles' AMP Radio 97.1 Base Santa Monica, Calif.What’s the first…
    - 1 day ago, 26 Jan 12, 10:26pm -
  • Poll: M&A Activity Will Rise in 2012
    AdMedia Partners’ annual poll of marketing agencies and media outlets reveals a healthy appetite for acquisitions, with 59 percent expecting to participate in a deal this year—up significantly from 40 percent a year ago.In particular, respo…
    - 1 day ago, 26 Jan 12, 10:24pm -
  • Super Bowl Will Air in Boston
    Patriots fans can relax. There will be no blackout in Boston of the Super Bowl on DirecTV.The satellite TV company said Thursday it reached a retransmission deal with Sunbeam Television, allowing it to carry WHDH, the NBC affiliate broadcasting…
    - 1 day ago, 26 Jan 12, 5:25pm -

NAB News

Radio Today UK

Broadcast Now UK

  • BBC Sport signs six-year cricket deal
    Live radio coverage of England’s international cricket games will continue to be broadcast on the BBC until 2019 following a renewed deal with the England and Wales Cricket Board.
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 9:27am -
  • Thompson emails staff on DQF rejections
    BBC director general Mark Thompson has written to staff to warn more cuts may have to be made following the Trust’s rejection of several of its Delivering Quality First plans.   
    - 3 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 9:39am -
  • BBC local radio cuts rejected
    The BBC will have to find a further £10m savings as the Trust has rejected proposals around cuts to local radio and current affairs.
    - 3 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 8:21am -
  • R1 producer joins Folded Wing
    Radio indie Folded Wing has appointed BBC Radio 1 producer Paul Thomas to oversee its content output.
    - 8 days ago, 20 Jan 12, 5:55am -
  • TMS team commentates via iPad
    The BBC Test Match Special team commentated live from the UAE via Skype on an iPad this morning following a fault with the local internet connection.
    - 9 days ago, 19 Jan 12, 9:28am -
  • BBC Asian Network boss to exit
    Head of BBC Asian Network Vijay Sharma is to step down after 20 years at the corporation.
    - 10 days ago, 18 Jan 12, 7:16am -
  • Dave Gorman to host R2 Olympics panel show
    Absolute Radio DJ Dave Gorman is to front an Olympic-themed comedy panel show for BBC Radio 2 – while the station has ordered a full series of Jason Byrne sitcom Father Figure.
    - 15 days ago, 13 Jan 12, 7:21am -
  • BBC and Facebook back radio innovation
    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey and executives from the BBC and Facebook have urged the radio industry to invest in commercial and technical innovation to secure future growth.   
    - 15 days ago, 13 Jan 12, 4:46am -
  • Salford staff complain over Derbyshire
    Staff at BBC Radio 5 Live are understood to have complained over preferential treatment for presenter Victoria Derbyshire following the station’s move to Salford.
    - 18 days ago, 10 Jan 12, 6:30am -
  • Radio Fast Train tickets now available
    Places at the Radio Fast Train at the BBC Academy next month are now available.
    - 18 days ago, 10 Jan 12, 6:13am -

Broadcaster Canada

  • NSI & Banff Present NSI Insiders Guide to Banff
    The National Screen Institute - Canada and the Banff World Media Festival have come together to present an exciting new one-day workshop designed to help you make the most of the Banff Festival.  [Full Story]
    - 13 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 2:25pm -
  • CBC Ranked Among Top 10 Influential Canadian Brands
    The CBC has been ranked among a newly-released study of the Top 10 most influential brands in Canada - and it is the sole broadcaster on the list. [Full Story]
    - 14 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 1:10pm -
  • Food Network Canada Returns 'Recipe to Riches' for Second Season
    Food Network Canada and Temple Street Productions announced today that the reality series Recipe to Riches is returning for a second season and diving into a cross-Canada search for the best recipe from a Canadian home cook. The original... [Full St…
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 10:51am -
  • Shaw Arranges $1-Billion Bank Credit Facility
    Shaw Communications Inc. announced today that it has entered into a five-year $1 billion bank credit facility having a maturity date in January 2017 with a syndicate of ten financial institutions, including The Toronto-Dominion Bank as lead... [Full…
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 9:33am -
  • CHUM Veteran Bob Laine to be Inducted Into Broadcast Hall of Fame
    Broadcasting legend and a veteran of CHUM Radio for 45 years, Bob Laine, will be posthumously inducted into the Canadian Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame on Friday, March 23, 2012. Laine's memory and career will be honoured with the Allan Waters... [F…
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 8:36am -
  • Global Winnipeg To Launch The Morning News
    In a continuing effort to provide viewers with the most comprehensive coverage possible, Global Winnipeg announces the launch of The Morning News, its breakfast news program. Featuring the return of much-loved newscaster Eva Kovacs as... [Full Story…
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 8:29am -
  • Biased News Report and Revealing Complainant's Name is Unacceptable -- CBSC
    The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council today released its decision concerning a news report broadcast on CJSB-FM (CJ 104, Swan River, Manitoba) and also commented on the manner in which the station responded to complainants.  The... [Full Story]
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 8:03am -
  • TSN's Landsberg And Sports Celebs Talk About Battling Depression
    CTV marks the second annual Bell Let's Talk Day with the primetime premiere of a new original documentary about sports and depression. [Full Story]
    - 3 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 2:17pm -
  • Citytv Obtains Rights to Katie Couric's Daytime Talk Show
    Citytv has licensed the exclusive Canadian broadcast rights to Katie Couric's upcoming daytime talk show Katie from Disney-ABC Domestic Television. The one-hour, live daily show from the award-winning journalist, best-selling author and popular... [F…
    - 3 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 10:53am -
  • Katz Appointed Acting Chairman of CRTC
    The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission today announced that Leonard Katz will serve as Acting Chairman until the Government of Canada appoints a new Chairperson. [Full Story]
    - 3 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 10:09am -

MediaWeek UK

  • Bauer Media hires NI's Dilupa Nanayakkara
    Bauer Media has appointed Dilupa Nanayakkara, communications strategist at News International, to the position of account director for its Bauer Place Portfolio of radio stations, including Magic 105.4 and Radio City 96.7.
    - 2 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 3:55am -
  • My Media Week: Richard Wheatly
    This week, Richard Wheatly, chief executive of Jazz FM, zips back to the UK after lunch at Sydney restaurant Doyle with Clear Channel's Rob Atkinson, just in time to spend an evening at Chelsea's infamous 606 Club with Richard Hytner of Publicis, Dav…
    - 3 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 8:56am -