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As they do every year about this time, the people at the incredible School of Metaphysics in Windyville, Missouri are opening up their phones to your listeners 24 hours a day all weekend long.  They will take calls and interpret their dreams or dream, free of charge.  These experts have been studying dreams and dream interpretation for decades and are prolific in what they do.  In the meantime, also, you can make contact with them...
The industry lost one of its greatest pioneers today. 

After suffering a stroke in 2004, Dick's health never fully recovered and he died today  at age 82.  He suffered a massive heart attack after entering  St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica Tuesday night for an outpatient procedure, according to his family. 

Attempts to resuscitate were unsuccessful.


I lost a good friend and as  I write this, my heart hurts. ...

A new IBM study of the media and entertainment market (NYSE: IBM), reveals that as consumers adopt an increasing number of digital devices, four distinct new "digital personalities" are emerging. This shift is compelling companies to adopt more innovative business models that deliver personalized experiences.

The "Beyond Digital" study released at the 2012 NAB Conference, paints a portrait of a rapidly changing audience that is adopting a wide ra...

Here is this morning's opening address by NAB President Gordon Smith

Las Vegas, NV -- NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith presented the annual NAB State of the Industry address during the 2012 NAB Show. Below is a transcript of his remarks as prepared for delivery.

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Good morning and welcome.

I must say that the energy surrounding this year's NAB Show is palpable.

More than 90,000 people from all corners of the globe are here this week...

Washington, DC -- The National Association of Broadcasters announced the 50 finalists for the 25th Annual Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service. Winners will be announced and the finalists will be honored at the NAB Radio Luncheon. The Luncheon, sponsored by ASCAP, will be held Tuesday, April 17 during the 2012 NAB Show in ...

March 21 – 25, 2012, Aspen, Colorado



Interview with John Oates


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Aspen, COFebruary 14, 2012 . . . Legendary singer-songwriter John Oates produces the third annual 7908 Aspen Songwriters Festival in the picturesque ski resort ofAspen, Colorado, March 21 – 25, 2012.  Having quickly grown into one of the premier songwriters festivals in the country, thi...

More time not listening to the radio....
Verizon Communications unveiled a partnership with DVD on site rental company, Redbox to start a new on line movie service and directly compete with Netflix.  They did not announce price and film inventory or specific plans for a video-streaming destination. But, they said it would begin in the second half of 2012. Meanwhile, Disney and Univision announced a partnership to begin a new all news channel...
CBS RADIO COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF WASHINGTON, D.C.
RADIO STATION FROM FAMILY STATIONS, INC.


All-News Station Added To Portfolio Of Leading Stations in the Market

 CBS RADIO, a division of CBS Corporation, today said it has completed the previously announced deal with Family Stations, Inc. to acquire 107.9 FM in Washington, D.C., bringing to six the number of CBS RADIO stations owned and operated by the Company in the nation’s eighth larg...

FORT MYERS – NAPLES, FL January 18, 2012 Beasley Broadcast Southwest Florida has named Adam Star Program Director of B1039 WXKB-FM in the Fort Myers-Naples market.  The appointment became effective January 12, 2012 and he reports to Vice President and Market Manager, Brad Beasley.

 

A native of Lexington, KY, Star entered the radio industry in 2002. Prior to joining Beasley in 2009, he was Music Director at KSFM-FM in Sacramento, CA.&...

 Digital and Political Advertising Among Bright Spots in 2012 

Analysts Will Share Local Media Predictions for 2012 in January 19 Webinar

CHANTILLY, Va. (Jan. 17, 2012) - Stocks of publicly held local media companies performed worse last year than the overall stock market, falling 18.7 percent, according to BIA/Kelsey's Local Media Index (LMI). The LMI tracks the local med...