The iHeart Battle With The NAB
It will be interesting to see whose side the FCC takes when it makes a final decision on ownership caps during its Quadrennial Review process. The radio industry is divided, and radio's biggest company is sitting across the table staring down the NAB.
Company Refuses Station Order For Pens
WORL Orlando Promotions Director Joe Ferraro thought he had a great idea for a giveaway. He was given a pen designed to be a dust brush for a computer. That pen, which was shaped like a man with a grin and a red, white, and blue tie, gave him the idea.
Countdown To The Conclave: Ask Me ‘Almost’ Anything
It’s become an annual event at Conclave - gathering some of radio’s brightest to talk about the evolution of the industry with mobile, social, podcasting and digital as well as interact with the audience.
George Beasley Goes Into Pennsylvania Hall
Beasley Media Group Founder and Chairman George Beasley has been inducted into the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Radio Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place during the organization’s 2019 Gold Medal Awards Dinner on Sunday, May 5th at the Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA.
Bustos Strikes Again
Bustos Media is purchasing KFNY-FM in Seattle from the Ocean Stations Trust II. The station was put into Trust by iHeart when it acquired the CBS stations in Seattle. The price is $3 million.
3 More FAQs About Morning Shows
(By Randy Lane) Last week, I answered some frequently asked questions about morning shows. Well, here are some more relating to that critical daypart.
7 Keys To Advertising Effectiveness
(By Bob McCurdy) We have the tendency to make things more complex than necessary in this business. There are a handful of easily understood and relatable advertising facts of life that set the table for marketing success.
Radio Reads Minds. Really?
(By Ronald Robinson) There is no pressing need for a station to attempt identifying the psychographics of listeners. The choice of format is the element that quickly establishes some of the useful psychographics. Not most. Some.
Hartley Adkins: Loyalty. Hard Work. Dedication.
Hartley Adkins joined Jacor Communications in 1993, which was purchased by Clear Channel, which became iHeartMedia. Adkins has been with the company for 26 years.
Three California FM’s Go For $400K
Bustos Media is purchasing three Northern California FM's from Mapleton (KQPT, KFMF and KZAP 96.7) along with translator K300AD on 107.9. CEO Amador Bustos said, “These stations have special meaning for our company.
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