Category : Radio
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WBLS Host Arrested for Conning Homeowners
Looks like a crafty Bronx real estate broker used the opportunity to host a radio show on WBLS and WLIB for a massive con. Authorities...
Sharpton and Ballentine are not at WAOK Yet!
Contrary to published reports on other sites, while WAOK is “interested” in bringing Al Sharpton and Warren Ballentine to the station, the deal is still...
Radio One Atl Update…
Well let’s see, how much can I tell you WITHOUT telling you… As you already know, the two names that have been at the top...
Industry RAVES about Radio One Philly Conf (pics)
(click for larger images)WOW, just about ever industry notable that I talked to said this was a GREAT conference and there were MANY stars in...
Today’s Radio Riddle: Can you guess who this is?
Left within the last 12 months 15k Asshole Comments are closed. Just want to see how much you know (laugh)....
Rumblings: Radio One?
The company that has been extremely quiet is said to be about ready to make some moves very soon. We are still waiting on confirmation...
Clear Channel Stations Leap an Hour During Morning Drive
Looks like Clear Channel stations were shocked when the morning shows literally leaped one hour most likely due to daylight savings in several markets back...
INTERESTING: How PPM Could Rescue Radio
I’m not one to worry about the distant future. Remembering to pick up my laundry is challenge enough. Then Steven Spielberg casually mentioned civilization’s inevitable...
Police Bust Alleged Gang-Promoting Radio Station
ORLANDO, Fla. – Gang units with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men they said were illegally broadcasting a gang-promoting radio show. The sheriff’s...
NABOB & SRA DISAPPOINTED WITH ARBITRON PPM PROMISES
Washington, DC — The Spanish Radio Association (SRA) and the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) expressed their disappointment and frustration with Arbitron’s recent...
Brad Sanders Tributes Women’s History Month
With Sixth Annual “Be Good To Women Day”Prayer Vigil Event on March 24National Prayer Vigil and Local Community ForumScheduled to Honor WomenAnd Address Safety and...
Pennies from Kevin Returns: Online Radio Show from Kevin
https://cache.mypodcast.com/cached/penniesfromkevin_20090305_0342-392443-188847-2-25.mp3Yes, it's back. Pennies from Kevin the online radio show about everything from Urban music to Obscure sh.... Here is the first show. Let me...
WHAT? Cox Radio posts $404 million loss
Weaker advertising revenue and an impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of FCC licenses and goodwill dragged Cox Radio Inc. into the red for...
Arbitron Confirms PPM Market Improvement Commitments
COLUMBIA, MD; March 2, 2009 " Arbitron Inc....
Jill Strada Promoted to Program Director at 98.7 Kiss FM
Radio Facts: Hot 97 Music Director & Assistant Program Director Jill Strada Elevates to Position of Program Director for Sister Station 98.7 Kiss FM......
Arbitron and GAP Broadcasting Sign Radio Ratings Agreements
Agreement includes software services in all markets and �monthly rolling-average reports in year-round market Arbitron Inc. (NYSE: ARB) announced today that it has signed multi-year...
9th Annual Arbitron Urban PD Clinic: This Friday
Arbitron Research and Technology Center, Columbia, MD February 27, 2009 at 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Julian Davis will host Urban PDs at the Arbitron...
Radio One narrows loss – Washington Business Journal:
Despite a much smaller loss in the fourth quarter, Radio One Inc. continued to battle the deteriorating radio advertising market and experienced a 7.1 percent...
STREAMING RATES DEAL FOR LOCAL RADIO
— SoundExchange and National Association of Broadcasters Set New Termsfor Streaming Rates and Extend Agreement Through 2015 –WASHINGTON, D.C. – SoundExchange and the National Association...
The 9th Annual Arbitron Urban PD Clinic
Arbitron Research and Technology Center, Columbia, MD February 27, 2009 at 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Julian Davis will host Urban PDs at the Arbitron...
Google exits broadcast radio ad business, cuts 40 jobs
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) – Google said Thursday it is getting out of the broadcast radio advertising business in a move that could result in the...
Chris Brown’s Aunt Calls Station, Verifies Abuse
Rihanna is quite delicious isn’t she-Seriously, I told you so. I knew Chris was telling the truth. I am currently working on a degree in...
Note to Radio from Arbitron
Arbitron has mailed the Spring 2009 Station Information Profiles to radio stations that appear within the markets that Arbitron will measure in the Spring 2009...
Big Boy Interviews Kanye West on Chris Brown & LGBTQ+
No matter what you think about Kanye, he's got his head on straight....
WHAT? LisaRaye Thought her and Ex Husband Were Rich (vid)
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