107.5 WGCI-FM PROMOTES AL B. SYLK TO MUSIC DIRECTOR
107.5 WGCI-FM promotes Al B. Sylk to Music Director, replacing Kenard Karter who moves to KMEL-FM San Francisco. The Chicago native brings extensive urban radio...
Patrick Dillon Wins WMMS Radio Archives Collection
Patrick Dillon from Parma won thousands of vintage records from WMMS legendary Buzzard music library archives, including albums from Aerosmith, Meatloaf, and Chicago....
Clear Channel Layoff: Marty Allen’s WTAM Past & Cavs Radio Future
Big Daddy Marty Allen returns to radio after Clear Channel layoffs ended his 15-year run as producer on WTAM's Mike Trivisonno show. He now works...
Clear Channel, Fox Sports extend radio network relationship
Fox Sports and Premiere Radio Networks extend their partnership for Fox Sports Radio Network after 10 successful years, featuring hosts like Dan Patrick and Jim...
Jim Ryan Named VP of Adult Contemporary Programming, CBS Radio
Jim Ryan has been named Vice President of Adult Contemporary Programming for CBS Radio, overseeing 14 AC stations including Fresh 102.7 New York and Fresh...
Clear Channel restructuring ‘inevitable’-Moody’s
Moody's declares Clear Channel Communications restructuring inevitable due to $16 billion debt burden from 2008 buyout. Radio giant faces critical $13.8 billion debt deadline in...
Seattle Radio’s ‘Crappiest Towns’ Contest Stirs Iowa
KISS-FM Seattle's 'Cool Bands in Crappy Towns' contest sparked controversy by calling Des Moines, Iowa one of America's crappiest cities. The winner gets to see...
Clear Channel Radio’s contextual ad strategy
Clear Channel Radio launches contextual advertising technology that automatically places relevant ads after songs play. Wal-Mart used the service to advertise AC/DC's album immediately following...
Joe McCollum Named Director of Promotions, Clear Channel Philadelphia
Joe McCollum has been appointed Director of Promotions for Clear Channel Philadelphia, overseeing six radio stations including Power 99 FM and WDAS FM....
Clear Channel Memphis Radio Partners with St. Jude Radiothon
Clear Channel Memphis radio stations WDIA, WHAL, KJMS & WHRK host 26-hour radiothon October 15-16 to raise donations for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital....
Austin DJ robbed outside radio station, posts injury video
Popular Austin radio DJ Bobby Bones was robbed outside his KISS-FM station at 4 AM, sustaining injuries to his knee and shoulder before the thief...
DC Radio Stations Fail to Disclose Ads Against Rights Act
Two Clear Channel-owned DC radio stations violated FCC disclosure rules by airing anti-Performance Rights Act ads without proper documentation. The musicFIRST Coalition filed complaints alleging...
Reach Media vs. Clear Channel’s V103: Sour Grapes?
Tom Joyner's Reach Media is suing Clear Channel's V103 Chicago after being replaced by Steve Harvey. The lawsuit seeks $116,000 in lost revenue....
Derrick Brown Promoted at WVAZ
Derrick Brown has been promoted to Director of Social Media for Chicago Clear Channel stations, overseeing WVAZ V103, WLIT, and WGRB while maintaining his PD...
Charles Warfield Super Session Breakfast at NAB
Charles Warfield Bill Stakelin Frank Flores Mark Mays George Laughlin David Kenned Charles WarfieldBill StakelinFrank FloresMark MaysGeorge Laughlin David Kenned Charles WarfieldBill StakelinFrank FloresMark...
Clear Channel to Donate Stations for Minority Ownership
Clear Channel Radio will donate a number of AM station to the council through the MMTC-Clear Channel Ownership Diversity Initiative. Initially, Clear Channel Radio plans...
Elroy Smith in Philadelphia Enquirer: Industry State
One of Radio Facts favorite innovative urban programmers Elroy Smith is featured in the Philadelphia Enquirer this weekend and he talks about the state of...
What will Happen if Clear Channel Does file Bankruptcy?
I have been contacted by several people who work for Clear Channel asking me if I think the company really will file bankruptcy at the...
Clear Channel’s New Initiative: Worth the Hype
I was reading over Clear Channel's Premium Choice concept over the last couple of days before I gave my opinion... For the most part, I'm...
Former Clear Channel Exec Launches Online Radio Station
Filed Under: Radio Backstabists! Read more: Radio Facts Legacy 30th Anniversary Issue. Goom Radio secures $16 million. Former Clear Channel and Google execs seek to,...
Alleged Hegwood Station on in Atl and we LIKE IT (link)
Looks like Steve Hegwood’s alleged station has wasted NO time in getting the mostly hop hop low power outlet on the dial in Atl. The...
WE PREDICTED IT! Urban Regional PDs are Here
For a while we’ve been saying this was going to happen, see a post back in Jan here. We had a conversation with a Program...
Clear Channel Appoints Mitchell Goldstein
Clear Channel Radio has appointed Mitchell P. Goldstein as the new chief financial officer of the broadcasting company. In this role, Goldstein will work closely...