Clear Channel Radio Names Wendy Goldberg EVP Marketing
Clear Channel Radio appoints Wendy Goldberg as Executive Vice President for Marketing and Communications. She brings 15+ years experience from Hearst, AOL Time Warner, and...
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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....
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....
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....
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....
Dial Global Hires Lu Valentino and Jenna McKay
Dial Global announces hiring of veteran radio personalities Lu Valentino and Jenna McKay for evening shows on Classic Rock and Hot AC formats....
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....
The 2011 Conclave Returns to the Doubletree Hotel
The 2011 Conclave Learning Conference returns to Minneapolis Doubletree Hotel July 14-16 with $99 rooms and $149 tuition, making it the industry's most affordable radio...
OVEDA BROWN HONORED BY AMERICAN URBAN RADIO NETWORKS
Arbitron's Oveda Brown receives Urban Knight Award from American Urban Radio Networks for her multicultural marketing strategies promoting radio to ethnic consumers....
PPM Markets: Aug 2010 (12 Major Cities)
August 2010 PPM radio ratings for major markets including Baltimore, Tampa, St. Louis, Seattle, San Diego, Pittsburgh, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Miami, Detroit, Denver and Boston....
Back to School Reflection in Quiet Times
Industry insider Kevin Ross reflects on the quiet state of urban radio during back-to-school season, discussing Radio One promotions and Fantasia's recent interview....
A Fact-Based Response to Radio-Capable Cell Phone Critics
NAB defends radio-capable cell phones amid criticism, citing growing radio audience of 239 million listeners and consumer demand for FM-enabled devices....
WMMJ Hires Music Director
WMMJ has hired Karen Pettis-Smith as their new Music Director. She is believed to be coming from WVAZ in Chicago to join the Radio One...
Cathy Hughes Criticizes Dionne Warwick’s Performance
Cathy Hughes publicly criticizes Dionne Warwick over the performance tax issue, claiming radio made Warwick's career and questioning her recent relevance....
ONLINE MEDIA REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2010 RADIO SHOW
Online media registration is now open for the 2010 Radio Show by RAB and NAB. The event features networking with radio executives and coverage of...
Pennies for Syndication: Would You Do It?
An urban radio syndication host is reportedly earning just $36,000 annually for their show. This shocking salary revelation raises questions about compensation in radio syndication....
Baisden Unaware of WDAS’ Decision to use Carter and Sanborn
Michael Baisden was reportedly unaware of WDAS' decision to have Carter and Sanborn fill in for his show, raising questions about potential changes at the...
WMNF-FM Radio Station Downsizes, DJ Flees Layoff
WMNF-FM 88.5 music director DJ Flee discusses his layoff after 10 years at the Tampa Bay community radio station amid downsizing efforts....
WMNF-FM Downsizes: DJ Flee Talks Layoff
WMNF-FM 88.5 Tampa community radio station laid off music director DJ Flee after 10 years. The downsizing affects one of the station's most prominent advocates....
Carol Hanley SVP/Arbitron Honored
Arbitron's Carol Hanley has been named to Radio Ink's top 50 Most Influential Women in radio. The SVP and Chief Sales Officer oversees sales efforts...
Industry Advertising Freeze Amid Rising Concerns
Radio industry faces widespread advertising freeze impacting blogs and media outlets. Discussion covers urban radio challenges and lack of breakthrough personalities compared to mainstream success...
Interep Former Employees Finally Get Severance
Former Interep employees will receive $2 million in severance pay nearly 2 years after the radio company's bankruptcy filing, with payouts ranging from thousands to...
Westwood One Reports First Quarter Revenue Growth of 8.1%
Westwood One reported 8.1% revenue growth to $92.8 million in Q1 2010, marking its first quarterly increase since 2005. The radio network saw gains in...
CONGRATS Brian D’Aurelio Promoted to OM for Emmis
Brian D'Aurelio has been promoted to Operations Manager for Emmis' three NYC radio stations WRKS, WQHT and WRXP, marking a significant career advancement in radio....
Internet Radio Challenges Car Radio
Internet radio services like Pandora, Slacker, and Last.fm are targeting car stereos, potentially threatening traditional broadcast radio's dominance....
