News

(By Robert Lee) I would implore both Congress and the FCC to finally "get it right" in the transition to all-digital AM and FM broadcast radio. The two federal entities mandated the shift to digital broadcast television several years ago. They need to do the same with broadcast radio.

The company has purchased sound masking business of Lencore Acoustics Corporation. 33 people on Long Island who work for the company are now Emmis employees.

iHeartMedia Chicago stations are gearing up for March 12 -- 312 Day -- when they will give back to the community. Six stations selected one community organization to highlight and will encourage listeners to lend their support through donations and volunteer services.

(By Mike Bustell) I try to keep my head down and work behind the scenes helping Hubbard sellers make money for our advertisers and our company. However, I had to react to Roger Lanctot’s “Technology Tyranny and the End of Radio” article published in Radio Ink.

Canadian content syndication group Orbyt Media and Premiere Networks have entered into a new, expanded agreement to distribute popular Urban Contemporary morning show The Breakfast Club north of the border.

Top 40 station Pulse FM 96.6 & 102.5 in Raleigh, NC, has recruited Mel Rose to take over midday duties. Rose will also run promotions for Pulse FM and Hot AC sister Star 92.9.

James Campbell has been named the new host of Beasley’s nationally syndicated show CheckpointXP. Each week, CheckpointXP will feature news that impacts gamers and fans alike, plus share various top-of mind stories from the world of esports and gaming pop culture.

iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman and CFO Richard Bressler dialed in to the 28th Deutshe Bank Media, Internet & Telecom Conference Tuesday. The event was to take place in Palm Beach, however, coronavirus fears turned it into a virtual event. On the call, a question about the virus was asked.

During the Deutsch Bank conference call Tuesday, iHeart COO Richard Bressler said there were three factors taking place that have put radio in a stronger position with advertisers. Podcasting was at the top of his list.

The original nationally-syndicated talk show about guns and shooting sports is celebrating 25 years on the air. The program airs live on Sundays from 2PM-5PM Eastern, and runs on more than 270 stations every week.