Trae the Truth News Coverage of Suit Again Radio One (vid)
Trae the Truth pursues legal action against Radio One in ongoing dispute. The Houston rapper's case against the major radio network continues to develop....
Tag : Radio Industry
Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan Wants to buy the Company
Emmis Communications CEO Jeff Smulyan leads investor group offering $2.40 per share to buy the radio company. The $90 million deal would give Smulyan control...
RAB, BMI, MIW Accepting “Rising Through The Ranks” Scholarships
BMI, RAB and MIW announce 25 scholarships for the 2010 'Rising Through the Ranks' women's radio management training seminar in Nashville....
Radio Corp Recalls Employee Bonuses from Bank Accounts
A major radio corporation retrieved performance bonuses from employees' accounts after payment, causing checks to bounce and potential contract breaches....
Cumulus Media Buying More Stations
Cumulus Media partners with Crestview to form $1 billion investment group for radio station acquisitions. The second-largest radio owner expands through strategic partnerships....
WNIC drops morning team, cites PPM ratings
WNIC 100.3 fired morning hosts Kevin O'Neill and Lisa Barry, replacing them with music-intensive programming due to PPM ratings concerns....
Regent Communications posts loss for 4Q, 2009
Regent Communications posted a $14.2 million fourth-quarter loss despite filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with revenues falling 12% from 2008 levels....
Radio One reports widened Q4 loss on asset write-downs
Radio One Inc. reported a wider Q4 loss of $14.9 million after writing down asset values at urban-focused radio stations across nine major markets....
Radio Facts CHR and Rhythmic News and Info
Radio Facts announces launch of AllRadioNews.com, a dedicated blog for CHR and Rhythmic radio formats with 95% of stations in database....
Arbitron EVP Alton Adams Named to Radio Ink’s Most Influential List
Alton Adams, Arbitron's Executive VP and CMO, was named to Radio Ink's Most Influential African Americans in Radio list for his customer-centric approach and advocacy...
Arbitron PPM Sample Size Metrics Hit New Highs
Arbitron's Portable People Meter achieved record sample sizes in January 2010, with 18-34 demographics surpassing benchmarks and a new high for Black listeners aged 18-34....
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...
RAB: Automotive Roars Back to #1 with Q4 Spending
Radio advertising rebounded strongly in Q4 2009, with automotive leading the recovery as spending returned to #1 position after significant industry decline....
Cathy Hughes’ Ex, Dewey Hughes: Radio One Co-Founder
Dewey Hughes, co-founder of Radio One and ex-husband of Cathy Hughes, recently attended a tribute event for veteran radio engineer Johnny Morris in LA....
Are Urban Radio Vet DJs Closing the Door on New Talent?
Radio industry veteran questions whether established urban radio DJs like Donny Simpson are blocking opportunities for new talent while struggling to connect with younger audiences....
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...
Kevin’s Summary: Music & Radio Legends
Radio industry insider Kevin analyzes urban radio's "it factor" and predicts major changes ahead for personalities like Tom Joyner, Steve Harvey, and Radio One's future....
The “IT” Factor: Who Really Has It in Radio
Exploring which radio personalities possess that rare 'it' factor that changes the room's energy. A tribute to legendary urban radio hosts who defined greatness....
Regent Communications Receives Nasdaq Delisting Notification
Regent Communications received Nasdaq delisting notice for failing minimum market value requirements. The radio company has until March 2010 to regain compliance....
The 50 Hottest Women Of Radio
Pop Crunch compiled a list of the 50 hottest women in radio after researching major media markets across the United States. The comprehensive list features...
Radio DJ DJ Skinny gets 10 years for soliciting minors
Radio DJ Heath Hill, known as DJ Skinny from KTUX-FM, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for using MySpace to solicit minors....
Arbitron Accelerates Cell-Phone-Only Sampling Plans
Arbitron accelerates cell-phone-only household sampling plans, targeting 15% of diary samples by Spring 2010. The move aims to improve radio ratings accuracy for the 18-34...
Arbitron Boosts Ratings for Cell-Phone-Only Households
Arbitron accelerates plans to boost cell-phone-only household sampling to 15% by Spring 2010, targeting improved audience measurement for 18-34 demographics....
NAB CEO’s Letter to Judiciary on Performance Fees
NAB President Gordon Smith responds to Congressional members regarding performance royalty legislation impacting radio stations and local communities....
Emmis Radio Revs Down 26.5%
Emmis Communications reports devastating 26.5% revenue drop to $53.4 million in Q3 2009, highlighting radio industry struggles with online media competition and declining advertiser confidence...
