More than 400 radio and television broadcasters are gathering in Washington, DC this week for the NAB State Leadership Conference. The local station representatives will meet with lawmakers on a host of public policy issues critical to the future of free and local broadcasting.
In a speech delivered last night at the NAB State Leadership Dinner in Washington, DC, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Emeritus John Dingell (D-MI) announced ...
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Radio station owner, Regent Communications Inc( RGCI.PK) filed for Chapter 11 protection as part of a prearranged deal that will cut its debt by $87 million and transfer majority ownership of the reorganized company to certain funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management LP. Under the plan, current stockholders will get about 12.8 cents for each share they own."The restructuring process will have no impact on Regent's day-to-day operations and w...
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COLUMBIA, Md., February 11. 2010 -- Arbitron Inc. (NYSE: ARB) announced today that the Supreme Court of the State of New York for the County of New York has issued a Temporary Restraining Order effective immediately requiring Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) to resume encoding its broadcasting signals for Arbitron's Portable People Meter™ (PPM™) radio ratings service until Tuesday, February 16, 2010. This order applies to nine SBS ...
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Total Digital Revenue Grows to $184 Million; Digital Revenue Represents 35% of U.S. Recorded Music Revenue
February 09, 2010: 06:30 AM ET Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) -- Total revenue of $918 million increased 3% from the prior-year quarter, and declined 2% on a constant-currency basis. -- Digital revenue was $184 million, or 20% of total revenue, flat sequentially from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, and up 8% from $171... ...
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Broadcast radio lagging..New Radio surging.
 The comScore 2009 U.S. Digital Year in Review was released this morning... The complimentary report recaps key trends in U.S. digital media landscape, including e-commerce, search, online video, online advertising and mobile, with an emphasis on how digital marketers can capitalize on these trends in 2010. The Comscore study shows the use of Digital Media in 2009 and there are some very interesting trend...
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Salem Communications (NASDAQ: SALM) today announced the appointment of two new general managers. Jeff Reisman has been named General Manager for its Chicago cluster, AM 1160 WYLL and AM 560 WIND. For the past 5 years Jeff has served as General Sales Manager of WIND and in November of 2008 was promoted to Director of Sales for the Chicago cluster. Prior to Salem, Mr. Reisman was an Account Executive at WBBM in Chicago and in 2002 became local ...
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In the results of a study conducted during December 2009 and January 2010, Bridge Ratings takes a closer look at the difference between streaming listeners of AM/FM simulcast and those of Internet-only channels. There is a distinct behavioral difference between these two groups of streaming listeners. Among the findings of this new Bridge Ratings report: · 60 million Americans listen to some for...
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Columbia, MD; January 28, 2010 - Arbitron Inc., in response to the tragic earthquake in Haiti, has partnered with radio manufacturer Eton Corporation to send solar powered, crank powered, multi-function radios to Haitian earthquake victims. “Radio is the lifeline keeping Haitians informed and connected during this tragedy. We felt it was important to ensure that they had access to this necessary resource,” noted William T. Kerr, Arbitron Presid...
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"NEW RADIO" IS BORN...
The first complete, affordable solution for today's
independent radio professionals is unveiled
January 21, 2009-(Carmel, CA) New Radio Star, the premiere online destination for radio professionals, in conjunction with MDSONE and Blogtronix, announces the creation of “New Radio”, a revolutionary network and online studio for radio professionals to get their voice and talent to millions of listeners online. New Radio is...
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Veteran record promotion guy, Dick Lapalm adds this list..these were all real people...R&B radio DJ'S of the past....
Scoobie Doo, BQ, Cinnamon Sue, Hurryin' Hugh, Boogaloo, Magnificent Montegue, Tall Paul, Small Paul, Cannonball, Butterball, Crocodile Charlie, Jumpin' George, Ravin' Raymond, Leapin' Lester, Georgie Pourgie, Meadowlark Mark, Hot Rod, Ramrod, Red Top, Cadillac Bob, Sir Lancelot, Even Steven, Frantic Ernie, The Dixie
Drifter, ...
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