Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Radio Ranks Season 7 Finalists – Idol Chatter
Whatâ„¢s the difference between winning american idol and simply placing? Itâ„¢s massive when it comes to radio airplay. Iâ„¢ve been playing around with Mediabase numbers...
Conservative Radio Hosts: “Freedom Act” Bars Fairness Doctrine
Bill would ban reimposition of Fairness Doctrine — WASHINGTON, DC – The National Association of Broadcasters today applauded the introduction of the Broadcaster Freedom Act,...
Conservative Radio Ho's (oops) HOSTS Still Living: "Freedom Act" Bars Fairness Doctrine
Bill would ban reimposition of Fairness Doctrine --WASHINGTON, DC - The National Association of Broadcasters today applauded the introduction of the Broadcaster Freedom Act, legislation...
100.3 The Beat/Philly Makes Changes… picks up the pace
Philadelphia, PA. – On Sunday, January 11, 2009 WPHI, 100.3 The Beat will pick up the pace every evening at 10:00 PM Sunday thru Thursday....
Arbitron Settles Portable People Meter Case
Company agrees to incorporate specific actions into its continuous improvement program for the Portable People Meter service in the New York......
KACY radio station owner makes court appearance 01/06/09
An Arkansas City radio station owner and his wife arrested last month for drug possession made their first appearance in district court this morning. Marshall...
HOT 97, Kiss FM & RXP Launch iPhone App
Emmis Communications New York radio stations HOT 97, 98.7 Kiss FM and 101.9 RXP today announced the launch of new iPhone Apps featuring a visual...
Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Launches on ABC Radio
ABC Radio Networks Kicks Off ‘The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40’ This Weekend – BroadcastNewsroom. LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ — ABC Radio Networks kicks...
Harry Clark Promoted to Director of Sales at Emmis New York
Radio Facts: Clark to Now Oversee Emmis New York Cluster Sales EffortsEmmis Communications New York has announced that effective immediately Harry Clark......
Perry Broadcasting Programming Gig Open
Jay Tek has left the program director position of Perry Broadcasting’s cluster of urban stations in August according to sources. No reason was given. Tek...
WMXJ’s New Program Director Faces Challenges in Oldies Radio
Radio Facts: Dying listeners, satellite radio, the voracious Internet, the damnable iPod: It's all enough to make Bill Stedman, the new program......
Sanyo R277: Internet Radio Without a Computer
Looks like there's a new way to hear internet radio but without the internet....
In seven-station swap, CBS Radio sheds WQSR in Baltimore
As part of its plan to trim 50 radio stations from its portfolio, CBS has dropped one of its five Baltimore holdings, trading 102.7 Jack-FM...
Radio host faces prison for theft, racketeering
Sports radio talk show host Charles “Scott” McKinney will serve at least a year and a day in prison for bilking investors out of over...
Web sites and radio may try to capture Hispanic audience
Univision’s shrinking presence in the Indianapolis market could open doors for other media looking to capture Hispanic customers. That’s what advertising expert Kathy Cabello thinks....
Radio One Event Goes Awry: Woman Upset (vid)
I’m going to have to take the side of Radio One on this one. They did an event to promote toys and gifts for underprivileged...
Gary Lycan: Radio in 2008: Nowhere to go but up next year
Read more: Radio Facts Legacy 30th Anniversary Issue. On the radio: Stations hire and fire, many favorites vanish and meters track listening habits. We’re heading...
The Best fo the Radio Facts Blog 2008 is here FREE
click magazine to see the full issue Get your own – Open publication Read more: Radio Facts Legacy 30th Anniversary Issue....
Prince debuts four songs on the radio
Radio Facts: The ever-mercurial Prince unexpectedly debuted four new songs Thursday afternoon on the Los Angeles radio station Indie 103.The Purple One, who has been...
EVP/CFO Patrick Walsh Named Emmis COO/CFO
Radio Facts: EVP/CFO Patrick Walsh Named Emmis COO/CFONewly created role will focus on leading Radio Division; Rick Cummings to lead Programming and PPM StrategyINDIANAPOLIS, Dec....
The Best of Radio Facts Blog 2008 Digital Magazine
Radio Facts: To see the full issue, click on the magazine. It will take a minute to upload. Enjoy...KevGet your own - Open publication...
WHAT: Brandy and Monica Perform at V103 Event!!! (pics)
Radio Facts: For the first time in 10 years Brand y and Monica performed their hit The Boy is Mine at the V103 event. First...
Power 96’s Holiday Jam with Rick Ross
Rick Ross, Flo Rida, Brisco, Jazmine Sullivan, Busta Rhymes, and more. Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Cafe Iguana Power 96 does not like to be showed...
T-Boz: I Am Not Being Kicked Out of My ‘Real’ Home
Radio Facts:Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins is setting the facts straight about news reports that her Atlanta-area home is being foreclosed and up for auction. In an...
WHUR 96.3 FM Holiday DVD/CD Charity Project
Radio Facts: "NATIONAL RECORDING ARTISTS FIGHT BACK AGAINST HUNGER"�WHUR 96.3 FM Brings Together Musicians for Holiday DVD/CD Charity ProjectWashington, D.C., (December 16, 2008) - More...
