Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Clear Channel Clears Local Posts for Celebrity Syndication
Clear Channel replaced local radio shows with syndicated programming in Bakersfield, CA, laying off longtime employees including Miranda Whitworth and Bruce Wayne....
OH NO: Syndication Taking over in UK TOO!
London's Capital 95.8 becomes the latest UK local radio station to go national, joining the growing syndication trend affecting British radio....
TargetSpot Launches Audio Ads on CBS Radio and AOL Radio
TargetSpot launches targeted audio advertising on CBS Radio, AOL Radio and Yahoo! Music mobile apps through Radio.com platform integration....
100.3 The Beat’s Kendra G & Andre Iguodala
100.3 The Beat's Kendra G and Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala collaborated for an exclusive Source Radio Network photo shoot in Philadelphia....
WBLS’s Egypt Wins Bet… (pics)
WBLS New York's Egypt wins radio bet against Hot 96.3's Jay Rio over Jets-Colts playoff game. Rio wore Jets pajamas and diaper in Times Square....
Radio Marketing Director Needed in Cleveland
Radio One Cleveland seeks Marketing Director for WENZ, WZAK, WJMO and WERE stations. Position requires 5+ years marketing experience and creative leadership skills....
100.3 the Beat Show.. Is this Bashing?
100.3 the Beat radio show sparks discussion about controversial content that could potentially impact station operations with multiple people in studio....
DJ Pauly D Live Q&A on Billboard, Jan. 5 at 5PM ET
DJ Pauly D joins Billboard for a live Q&A on Jan. 5 at 5PM ET, discussing his MTV spin-off, new single 'Beat Dat Beat,' and...
Dan Mason Named Executive of the Year by Radio Ink
CBS Radio's Dan Mason receives prestigious Executive of the Year award from Radio Ink magazine, recognizing his outstanding leadership in broadcasting....
101.5 Jamz Welcomes Jackie Morales Home!
Jackie Morales returns to 101.5 Jamz Phoenix as mid-day host, replacing Sugabear who transfers to Sacramento. The original 2007 launch host rejoins the CBS Radio...
Atlantic Broadcasting Files for Bankruptcy
Atlantic Broadcasting LLC, owner of five southern New Jersey radio stations including WMGM-FM and WWAC-FM, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection....
KEZK-FM BECOMES FRESH 102.5 ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 27
KEZK-FM officially rebrands to Fresh 102.5 on Monday, December 27th. The St. Louis radio station undergoes a major format transformation....
Jerry McKenna Named SVP/Market Manager, CBS Radio Las Vegas
Jerry McKenna has been appointed Senior Vice President and Market Manager for CBS Radio Las Vegas, marking a significant leadership change in the market....
Media Rating Council Withdraws Accreditation for Arbitron RADAR
Media Rating Council withdraws accreditation for Arbitron's RADAR and Nationwide radio audience services due to unaccredited PPM market data inclusion....
CBS RADIO LAUNCHES NEW RADIO.COM MOBILE APP FOR IPHONE
CBS Radio launches new Radio.com mobile app for iPhone users. The streaming app provides access to CBS radio stations and content on mobile devices....
RADIO.COM iPad App Wins Advertising Age Media Vanguard Award
Radio.com's iPad application receives prestigious Advertising Age Media Vanguard Award for innovative digital media excellence and user experience....
Top DJs and Radio DJs of All Time
Exploring the greatest radio DJs and mix DJs of all time, featuring legends like Frankie Crocker from WBLS NY and other iconic voices who shaped...
Carol Edwards Appointed to IRTS Foundation Board
Arbitron's Carol Edwards, Senior VP of Cross-Platform Sales and Marketing, has been appointed to the IRTS Foundation Board of Directors....
WHAT? DJ Caught Robbing Competing Station DJ’s House
Sacramento radio DJ Justin Fostar (DJ Free) was arrested for allegedly burglarizing a competing station DJ's home, caught on camera during the break-in....
Atlanta’s 11 Alive: Behind the Scenes of Top Radio Shows
11Alive takes viewers behind the scenes of Atlanta's top morning radio shows including Steve Harvey, Rickey Smiley, and Frank & Wanda all week long....
Child Bullies Punished With Tom Joyner’s Morning Show
A satirical take on using Tom Joyner Morning Show as punishment for child bullies. The post humorously suggests forcing bullies to listen to TJMS....
NAB RADIO BOARD ENDORSES CONDITIONS FOR FEE RESOLUTION
The National Association of Broadcasters Radio Board endorsed conditions for resolving the performance fee dispute, agreeing to pay 0.25-1% of net revenue to artists and...
2 Radio Chains Still Resist PPM
Two major Milwaukee radio groups resist subscribing to Arbitron's PPM ratings service, while competitors use the data to win advertising clients....
Memphis DJ John Bad Dog McCormack’s Battle Against Cancer
Memphis Rock 103 DJ John 'Bad Dog' McCormack battles leukemia while continuing his morning show from hospital. Dog Day fundraiser on Nov 4th supports the...
Cromwell’s Gospel station hosts The Praise Party (pic)
Cromwell Broadcast Group's new gospel station WQZQ hosted The Praise Party in Nashville featuring live performances by Wess Morgan and Martha Munizzi for breast cancer...