Scripps. Over And Out
On Wednesday, Scripps announced its final batch of radio stations have officially been sold. The $8 million sale of eight stations in Boise and Tucson to Lotus has closed. Scripps has now unloaded all 34 of its radio stations for a total of $83.5 million. Net proceeds were about $55 million after tax.
Hispanic Radio Podcast: Emmis’ Double Play
Emmis Communications is mainly known for English-language stations. Yet, it is shining in Texas' state capital with two FMs offering Spanish-language programming. Against formidable competitors, it's winning. This podcast delivers insights that could fit your market opportunity.
WBWL-FM/Boston Helps St. Jude Children’s Hospital
WBWL-FM 101.7/95.3 The Bull’s Country Cares For St. Jude Kids Radiothon raised $458,236. Over the past three years the station has raised over a million dollars.
The Drive To A Quarter Million Dollars For Hospital
Peoria, IL, station 93.3 The Drive’s 18th Annual Drive for Miracles radiothon raised $246,450 for the OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois.
97.3 FM San Diego A Fan Of Animals
97.3 FM The Fan morning host Dan Sileo has a "Pet Project"; helping San Diego area animal shelters.
ABC Radio Finishing The Year With A Bang
ABC Radio has announced a full slate of end-of-year programming, including five long-form programs, eight short-form series, and two music specials. Here's the full program...
Do You Want To Be A Great Manager?
If you answered yes, you may want to listen to some of the advice we pulled from Rex Hansen, who's retiring after a long and successful career in radio management. Hansen's final stop was a 19 year run as VP/GM for SummitMedia's cluster in Springfield, MO.
New Dates Set For iHeart
At the bankruptcy court Tuesday Judge Marvin Isgur set new hearing dates that iHeartMedia hopes will lead to its emergence from bankruptcy in early 2019.
Chicago Broadcasters Are At It Again
On Tuesday, more than 40 Chicagoland radio stations simultaneously aired a 60-second interview with Brent Stern, VP of Marketing & IT at Rogers & Hollands Jewelers, discussing how radio is a primary advertising avenue for reaching customers.
Radio Mercury Awards Judges Announced
The final round judging panel for the 28th Annual Radio Mercury Awards, made up of top-level agency creative leaders, represents radio's top advertising categories, including automotive, communications, financial services, packaged goods, OTC, retail, spirits, and fast-food restaurants.















