Struble Calls it Quits
He's been around since the radio industry started touting HD radio. With the purchase of iBuiquity by DTS in September for $172 million, Bob Struble is transitioning out of the company.
McVay Officially Takes Over Cumulus Programming
He's had an interim in front of his title since John Dickey left the company.
New Leadership at Westwood One
Former President and COO of Clear Channel Outdoor North America Suzanne Grimes is the new President at Westwood One. Under the Dickey regime, Steve Shaw and Charles Stinehauer were running Westwood.
New Royalty Rates Coming Down Wednesday
It's all come down to this. Every side has had its say, and on Wednesday, three Copyright Royalty Judges will decide what companies will pay to stream music for the next five years.
Howard Stays With SiriusXM
The new five year deal includes the development of a new app so fans can see the show via stream and download archives of the show. Howard says he's "jazzed and excited."
Pandora Launches Thumbprint Radio
Pandora calls Thumbprint Radio a hyper-personalized station for each listener. Thumbprint Radio is based on individual thumbing history and will continue to evolve with every new thumb on Pandora.
Wilbur Returns to KVI-AM Seattle
As of January 4, Kirby Wilbur will host the midmorning slot on Seattle’s Talk Radio 570 KVI, replacing Glenn Beck. Wilbur will team with KVI morning drive host John Carlson in the 9 a.m. hour and take over solo 10 to noon.
WOWO Starts Transition to 107.5
The Fort Wayne news-talker launched its FM simulcast back in 2012 on 92.3. 92.3 will eventually break off and become it's own station, but the details on that are still to be determined.
Radio One Launches BOOM Format in Indy
At 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, NWA’s Straight Outa Compton hit the airwaves as Radio One Indianapolis’ first song to launch the company’s new throwback hip-hop station, BOOM 102.9 FM.
Salem Renews Mike Gallagher Show
Salem and Gallagher agree to extend their relationship through 2018. Gallagher said, "After 15 years with Salem, I'm still amazed at how fortunate I am to have a radio home at this amazing company.