U.S. Census Bureau: First Licensed Radio Station
The first federally licensed radio station, 8MK (now WWJ), began broadcasting in Detroit on August 20, 1920. From 30 stations in 1922, radio grew to...
How do Atlantans Rate Urban Radio in Atlanta?
Atlanta leads the nation with the most urban radio stations and syndicated shows. Stations like V103, Hot 107.9, and Streetz 94.5 dominate the market....
Alpha Media Closes Purchase of Digity Radio Stations!
Alpha Media completed its purchase of Digity radio stations, becoming the 4th largest broadcast company in America with 251 stations across 53 markets....
Marketron Launches Programmatic Marketplace for Radio Stations
Marketron launches the first working programmatic exchange for radio, rolling out Mediascape Marketplace to 2,900 stations for real-time inventory purchases....
CBS Radio Names New President
Andre J. Fernandez named new President of CBS Radio, overseeing 117 stations in 26 major markets. He succeeds retiring Dan Mason after 17 years....
RADIO’S 2015 DIGITAL REVENUE SET FOR DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH
Radio industry digital revenue is set to surpass $500 million in 2015 with 18% growth. Stations added 750 digital-focused employees in 2014, driving 16% revenue...
NAB Statement on Songwriter Royalty Legislation
NAB opposes new Senate legislation that would increase songwriter royalty rates for radio stations, citing concerns about costs threatening free local radio service....
CBS Radio Washington D.C. Slated to Relocate
CBS Radio announces 15-year lease to relocate six Washington D.C. stations to Capitol Riverfront with new 33,000-square-foot facility featuring street-level studios and performance space....
Radio Facts2014 Best Urban Mainstream Radio Stations
Radio Facts reveals the top urban mainstream radio stations of 2014, featuring WGCI Chicago, KPRS Kansas City, and other standout stations nationwide....
FCC Fines Chicago Radio Stations for EEO Hiring Violations
FCC fines Chicago radio stations including WGCI-FM and WVAZ-FM $20,000 for failing to notify job referral sources about 33 out of 36 job vacancies....
NYMRAD Holiday Party Recap
NYMRAD celebrated its 30th annual holiday party at Empire Hotel Rooftop Lounge. NY radio executives, talent, agencies and advertisers gathered for networking....
Cashing in on Text Messaging for DJs and Radio
Music industry professionals are missing out on SMS marketing opportunities as 97% of text messages get read versus only 10% of emails. DJs and radio...
Local Radio Freedom Act Gains Congressional Support
Six House Representatives join 177 members supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, opposing new performance fees on local radio stations. The bipartisan resolution aims to...
Radio Facts creates “Rate a Radio Station”
Radio Facts launches Rate a Radio Station, a new feature allowing listeners to review and rate radio stations and DJs nationwide....
WideOrbit: 2,500+ Stations on Ad Traffic Platforms
WideOrbit announces over 2,500 stations now use its advertising traffic software platforms, highlighting significant growth in media management solutions....
Townsquare Rolls out Marketron Services Company Wide
Townsquare Media expands partnership with Marketron in multi-million dollar deal to deploy business software across all 243 radio stations....
Radio Facts 14 Best Radio Stations
RadioFacts reveals its picks for the 14 best radio stations in the country, featuring top urban and mainstream stations from major markets....
Greater Media Launches Radio Apps for Ford Vehicles
Greater Media launches 16 radio station apps for Ford vehicles with SYNC AppLink technology. Drivers can voice-control stations from Boston, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Detroit and New...
Clear Channel names MTV founder Robert Pittman as CEO
Clear Channel names MTV founder Robert Pittman as new CEO of CC Media. Pittman will oversee 850 radio stations nationwide with plans for aggressive growth....
MMTC Honors Clear Channel and TBN for Diversity
MMTC celebrates Clear Channel and Trinity Broadcasting Network donations of 159 radio and LPTV stations to promote minority and women broadcast ownership through mentorship programs....
NAB CALLS FOR MODEST OWNERSHIP REFORM
NAB filed comments with the FCC supporting modest media ownership reform, including eliminating cross-ownership rules and reforming TV duopoly restrictions....
Triton Digital Launches Free App Store
Triton Digital launches free app store providing radio stations and media companies with no-cost tools for social media, engagement, and content....
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....
NAB EVP responds to Commerce Dept. letter on performance tax
NAB Executive VP Dennis Wharton responds to Commerce Department support for performance tax legislation, citing concerns about job losses and foreign record label profits....