Radio Broadcasting and Streaming Media News Headlines

Radio News US:

Inqlings: Bonaduce to be back again? – philly.com
Media-Stock Gains Lag Behind Wall Street Rebound – broadcasting and cable
Rachel Maddow: Talking in an echo chamber – mercurynews.com
Maddow Makes MSNBC Look Smart – seattlepi.nwsource.com
The racist campaign of Rush Limbaugh – seacoastonline.com
Limbaugh Cites Newsmax on Obama Fundraising – newsmax.com
The O and Hodge Show Launches on Modavox’s VoiceAmerica(TM) Sports Network – biz.yahoo.com
No Charges Filed Against Radio Host – trunto23.com
Vegas: Decision not to charge radio host “stupid” – bakersfield.com
RADIO STARS: Still alive – in spite of video – WMSS alum mark 30 years – press and journal
People Meters Threaten Ethnic Radio – newamericamedia.org
Traditional radio: what’s the point? – northernstar.info
Slow Car Sales Mean More Bad News for Satellite Radio – seeking alpha
3 Sirius Scenarios Outlined by Citi – seeking alpha
How the Rescue Plan Affects Sirius – seeking alpha
SIRIUS XM Gives Listeners the Choice to Customize Programming – yahoo
SIRIUS Debuts Starmate 5 Dock & Play Radio – yahoo
New Sirius/XM Plans Include a la Carte Options – gizmodo
N.J. oldies concert as Kool as it gets – ny dailynews
Radio Honor for Antigay James Dobson Causing Uproar – advocate.com
FCC Daily Digest – FCC
News: Americana – Radio’s Next Secret Weapon? – cybergrass
MORAN: Everyone has a good Gus story, 10-02-08 (gus suneson) – the herald news
Dr. Drew brings sex talk to Chico – the orion
Former ‘Front Row’ host moves to KMJ – fresnobee.com
Longtime radio personality let go – sanduskyregister.com
The Watchdog’s Guide to Baltimore Sports Radio – ravens24×7.com
Behind the Mike: The Buckeyes’ ‘Voice of Reason’ – madison.com
2 new radio stations launch in mountains – citizen-times.com
Fort Pierce radio station WQCS adds high-def programming – tcpalm.com
On Radio: Stations experiment with technology – seattlepi.nwsource.com
A phoner with Cheech & Chong (discussing racy topics, beware) – seacoastonline.com
WAPL-FM awarded radio industry honor – postcrescent.com
WEST BABYLON: Radio fundraiser for slain officer’s children – newsday.com
WIDR-FM’s annual Barking Tuna Festival lineup finalized, to span three days – mlive.com
‘Face the Music’ radio show gives voice to female artists – chicoer.com
Guymon radio station purchased – kvii.com
Well-known ESPN duo talk sports, etc. at Foundry – suburbanchicagonews.com
Former WWE Star Launching New Radio Show – ewrestlingnews.com
Computer Outlook Radio Talk Show Announces New Broadcast Schedule – centredaily.com
Historically Speaking: Memories from the days of old-time radio – norwichbulletin.com
KRTR-FM 96.3 is looking for a new morning show co-host for Sistah Sherry – starbulletin.com
Public radio set for personnel changes, pledge drive – homernews.com
Hockey 101: Local Radio Station Urges Listeners to Speak Up – kcbd.com
Music Row holdout saves her memories – tennessean.com
Blondes take root in country music – usatoday.com
Apple’s digital music showdown – money.cnn.com
Would Apple really shutter iTunes? Unlikely – cnet
Report: Norway says ‘nei’ to iTunes DRM, again – cnet
MMW hosts talk on music rights – knox.villagesoup.com
YouStream.fm – Broadcast Your Own Radio Station – killerstartups.com
Web Radio Bill Passed – ny times
Fans to build own radio as Slacker takes on iPod – yahoo
BreakThru Radio Teams with TVersity Inc. to Provide Listeners with On Demand Broadcasts Straight to their Apple iPhone – yahoo
Judge: EMI can sue MP3tunes, not Michael Robertson – cnet

Radio News International:

Commercial radio has to do more than put on the BBC’s clothes – brandrepublic.com
Global names programming team – mad.co.uk
GMG Radio calls in advisers over DAB – mad.com.uk
GMG Radio to launch Century campaign – mad.co.uk
Chris Martin Chats Exclusively to Absolute Radio’s Breakfast Show DJ Christian O’Connell on the Flight Home From the Band’s Gig in Muni – yahoo
Old pool may soon bemaking radio waves – hexham-courant.co.uk
Wetherby teenagers to learn the ropes at Tempo FM – wetherby news
Radio is in his blood – thepost.ca
Stripe mobile radio comes to Australia – cnet.com.au
Radio Misty adds rhythm to Dandiya – radioandmusic.com
Fever 104 FM celebrates the festive spirit of Durga Puja in Kolkata – radioandmusic.com
News on FM radio may be allowed by year-end – dnaindia.com

Radio and Records

NAB Seeks To ‘Sit Down Quickly’ With SoundExchange On Internet Radio Rates Sony Gets Bertelsmann’s Half Of Sony BMG
Q3 Wrap: UMG Tops Marketshare, CD Sales Down 17%
Online Retailers Await Royalty Decision
NAB Seeks To ‘Sit Down Quickly’ With SoundExchange On Internet Radio Rates
35 Pivotal Moments In R&R History: The Mighty RKO General Falls
‘Best Of Both’ Packages Offered By Sirius XM
Krampf To Oversee CBS Radio/Tampa
Stock Market Snapshot: Oct. 1, 2008
Senate Passes Webcaster Settlement Act
Sirius Brings On XM Brass At Top Dollar
Kissin’ Cody Hello: Carlson Takes KZSN PD Reins
FCC Names Jon Peha Chief Tech
Toulouse Named WICR PD
Jenkins Resigns As EMF CEO
Metallica Scores Third Week Atop Billboard 200
Saga Launches New Triple A In Asheville
Clampitt’s Suit May Continue Against American University
WFPL/Louisville’s Heidi Caravan Dies At 40
Hewitt Scores With Palin Interview
Janet Out Of Hospital, Postpones Two Shows
Pennington Promoted To WRIF PD
Jay-Z Playing Free Shows For Obama
U.N. Ends Radio News Service
Maranville Exits Denver Radio
Obama Tries To Stop NRA Ads
Budget Cuts Claim Cressman At WMFS
Obama, Durbin Push For PPM Delay
Summer Detroit Arbitrends Reissued
Genesis Pays $3M For Mega’s WMGG/Tampa
Oppenheimer To Manage CC/Memphis
Shiverick To Exit MJI Interactive
Library Of Congress Gets Andre Kostelanetz Collection
Bassik Joins Air America
Janet Jackson Hospitalized In Montreal
Bill Would Force HD Radio On Sat. Receivers
NABOB Continues The PPM Dialogue
Webcasters Welcome House Vote On Royalties Negotiation
Walter Lee Succumbs
Radio’s Top 10 Spots
Congress Extension Won’t Benefit Royalties Bill
Center Stage — R&R Convention Rewind
FCC Upholds Rejection Of CPs For RB School

All Access

EMI Loses Case Against MP3Tunes’ Michael Robertson
Is Danny Bonaduce Philly Bound?
Credit Crunch Craters Nassau Purchase Of WFKB For Now
KERN’s Cox Won’t Be Charged In Sign-Taking Incident
Gap Buys KTXN/Victoria, TX
106.3 Drops It’s Vibe For A Cup Of Joe
VOA Drops Radio Broadcasts In Languages
WFCL/Clintonville, WI Flips To Oldies
Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel To Perform At Obama Events
New Sirius XM Receiver Gets A La Carte Programming
Time Change For Obama On ESPN’s ‘Mike And Mike’
Davidson Radiothon To Raise Funds For St. Jude’s
Grab A Free Cubs Tune

FMQB

Webcaster Settlement Act Passes Senate
Ruling This Week Could Up Royalties For Downloads
Pennington Promoted To PD At WRIF
“Radio Heard Here” spots launch
Ed Krampf joins CBS Radio-Tampa
Oppenheimer named Market Manager for CC-Memphis
Rob Cressman exits WMFS
iBiquity’s Struble on ‘the long tail’
Confessions of a promo-CD junkie
Which came first? Guitar Hero or the hit song?

Radio Ink

Krampf Joins CBS Radio/Tampa
Peha Named FCC Tech Chief
Sony Buys Out Bertelsmann’s Stake In Sony BMG
NAB Looks For Quick Talks On Webcast Rates
Webcaster Settlement Act Passes In Senate
Struble: HD Addresses The ‘Long Tail’
EMF Broadcasting CEO Jenkins Resigns
Oppenheimer Moves To CC/Memphis As Market Manager
Arbitron Reissues Detroit Arbitrends

Inside Radio

Radio makes mobile progress.
Got credibility? Radio ranks third.
Auto ads not revving.
Credit crunch sidelines Nassau deal.
CBS Radio hints it’s not selling Tampa.
High hopes for royalty deal.
HD2 becomes a primary outlet.

Radio Business Report

Arbitron rejects call to delay PPM
Radio’s future is multi-platform
Gaping hole in the digital receiver proposal
WorldSpace finances unresolved
Jewel credits radio for breakthrough
It’s all about attitude and leadership

Radio Online

CBS Radio/Tampa Appoints Ed Krampf SVP/Market Mgr.
FCC Taps Dr. Peha as Chief Technologist, Sr. Adviser
Hutton to Operate KTRC-AM/Santa Fe with Option to Buy
NAB Ready for ‘Quick’ Talks w/SoundExchange over Rates
Carlson Named New Program Director at KZSN/Wichita
No Charges Against KERN’s Cox for Sign Stealing Stunt
Ike Knocks KFNC/Houston Off the Air for Four Weeks
Entercom hires Heather Moore as morning co-host with Fletcher Keyes for “Fletch in the Morning” on Classic Hits WOLX-FM/Madison
Alternative WMFS-FM (93X)/Memphis Program Director Rob Cressman is out
Radio One/Detroit adds syndicated Rickey Smiley to mornings on WHTD-FM

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