Lew Asks For More Time
In a January 4 filing with the SEC, Lew Dickey has asked his stockholders to give him more time to "consummate a business combination," for his company, Modern Media Acquisition.
Don’t Always Fish Where The Fish Are
(By Charlie Sislen) How do you grow your business? One tactic radio has employed – almost to death – is to win a larger share of an existing buy. In other words, fishing with everyone else where you know the fish are.
Grappling With Goals
(By Randy Lane) I escaped Southern California over the holidays with my wife JoAnn, to visit both of our families in Tennessee. On the return flight, we reflected on the past year, and we discussed ways to make 2019 even better.
Keeping The Blues Alive In… Marion, Ohio?
(By Spencer Phelps) In April of 2016, when I turned WDIF-LP 97.5 FM into the only LPFM in the country to play blues music as the main format, we didn’t just show up, we blew up.
They Said It, I Didn’t
(By Bob McCurdy) Last week’s blog focused on key stats from 2018. This week’s focuses on insightful quotes from the last 12 months.
iHeartMedia Charlotte Does A Hits Flip
The station will broadcast Top 40 hit music from artists such as Ariana Grande, Post Malone, Maroon 5, Halsey and Shawn Mendes.
They’re Rockin’ In Rochester All Year Long
Rockin’ For 50 Years, a year-long celebration to commemorate the 50th anniversary of heritage Classic Rock station 96.5 WCMF (WCMF-FM) in Rochester, NY, is off and running.
Cumulus Flips One In The Big Easy
Urban AC station KKND/New Orleans flipped to Classic Hits from the 70s and 80s on Thursday, January 3. Old School 106.7 moved to its new position on the dial at 102.9 in early December.
Savage Receives Vicious Threat
The Washington Times reports that a restaurant syndicated host Michael Savage frequents received a threatening e-mail demanding they deny the host service. Authorities are investigating. Savage decided not to go to that location and is taking the threat seriously.
Radio And CES. Are You Going?
It's a big question. Not only is attending the massive Consumer Electronics Show expensive, it takes valuable time away from the station, right at the start of a new year. CES kicks off Tuesday and runs through Friday in Las Vegas.
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