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Spanish Broadcasting Appoints Rodriguez as COO

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:30:00 -0000

Spanish Broadcasting System appoints Albert Rodriguez to COO, effective immediately. Rodriguez will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company and will continue to oversee the revenue and profit performance of the company's consolidated operations, including radio. Previously, Rodriguez was GSM for … more

CBS/Washington Names Danny Bortnick as DOS

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:37:00 -0000

Danny Bortnick is named VP/Director of Sales for CBS Radio's local six-station group in Washington, DC, effective immediately. Bortnick will oversee all sales for WJFK-FM, WNEW-AM, WPGC-FM, WIAD-FM, WNEW-FM and WLZL-FM, as well as retain his position as General Sales Manager of WNEW-FM and WNEW-AM. Prior to joining … more

Miller Group to Acquire Sports KZNS/Salt Lake City

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:14:00 -0000

The Larry H. Miller Group, parent company of the Utah Jazz, is acquiring Sports KZNS-AM (1280) and KZNS-FM (97.5 The Zone)/Salt Lake City from SLC Divestiture Trust I reports the Salt Lake Tribune. Terms were not disclosed in the Jazz's bid to increase radio reach along the Wasatch Front. The two stations are … more

SBS Q1 Radio Revenues Up 5%, Loss Widens to $6.1M

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:01:00 -0000

Spanish Broadcasting System reported a first quarter gain of 4% in consolidated net revenue to $32.1 million compared with $30.8 million in 2011. Radio revenue was up 5% to $27.7 million from $26.4 million mainly due to local sales, special event revenue and barter sales, which offset by declines in national and network sales. … more

Hammond New Program Director of WCYQ/Knoxville

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47:00 -0000

Programming vet Mike Hammond is named Program Director of Journal Broadcast Group's Country WCYQ-FM/Knoxville. He replaces former PD Paul Orr, who is now with Country WZZK-FM/Birmingham. Previously, Hammond served as Operations Manager at Dick Broadcasting, then Citadel, then Cumulus/Knoxville and PD of Country WIVK-FM and one … more

Pat James Appointed PD of BOB-FM, Wolf in Wichita

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:54:00 -0000

Connoisseur Media has appointed Pat James as PD for Adult Hits KIBB (97.1 BOB FM) and Country KVWF-FM (100.5 The Wolf)/Wichita. James, most recently served as morning co-host on WIL-FM/St. Louis, and previously the Assistant Program Director and morning host with Cornbread at Country KFDI-FM/Wichita before exiting for WIL in … more

Report: Clear Channel to Acquire WFNX-FM/Boston

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:35:00 -0000

Phoenix Media has reportedly agreed to sell Alternative WFNX-FM/Boston to Clear Channel reports Boston Phoenix. Terms were not disclosed. In a statement listed on the Phoenix website, owner Stephen M. Mindich said that "despite its celebrated history, its cutting edge programming, its tradition of breaking new … more

Adlarge Media to Represent Craig on National Basis

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:22:00 -0000

AdLarge Media inks an advertising sales agreement to represent the popular series of short-form entertainment programs from Jeff Craig's Sixty Second Productions: "Sixty Second Preview," "Video Viewer" and "Sixty Second CD." Combined, the three features reach over 20 million listeners per week on more than 250 stations, … more

Abacast, SESAC Announce Marketing Partnership

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:03:00 -0000

Abacast, a provider of cloud-based streaming and ad management services for radio, and performing rights organization SESAC, have announced a partnership to allow SESAC to offer Abacast services to its new Radio Website licensees. Under the terms of the deal, SESAC will promote Abacast's Clarity Digital Radio System to radio … more

Radio Mercury Awards Announces Judging Panel

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:54:00 -0000

The Radio Mercury Awards has announced the final round judging panel for the 21st Annual Radio Mercury Awards. This year's panel of agency creative leaders represents radio's top advertising categories including automotive, communications, restaurants, TV/Networks/Cable and financial services. The jury drawn together with the … more

Buckley Appoints Sterling as KSEQ-KIOO/Visalia GM

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:46:00 -0000

Buckley Radio promotes John Sterling to General Manager of CHR KSEQ-FM and Classic Rock KIOO-FM in Fresno-Visalia. Sterling previously served as General Sales Manager at Rhythmic CHR KHTN-FM and Country KUBB-FM/Merced, CA. The long time radio veteran has also held General Manager and General Sales Manager duties for Cumulus … more

WMJX's O'Terry Receives 2012 Communicator Awards

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:20:00 -0000

AC WMJX-FM (Magic 106.7)/Boston Assistant Program Director and air talent Candy O'Terry has been named among the winners of the 18th Annual Communicator Awards. O'Terry will take home the Communicator Award of Excellence in the category of Air Talent/Major Market as well as two awards for Magic's Exceptional Women program. To … more

Loveline, Ustream Ink Web Content Distribution Deal

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:12:00 -0000

Ustream Inc. inks a partnership with Courtside Entertainment Group to offer exclusive live streaming video of "Loveline" for fans, in addition to its current radio lineup. All of the "Loveline" affiliates will have access to the embedded Ustream player for fans to view and interact with video content on their website. … more

BIA/Kelsey Sees Social Media Ad Spending of $9.8B

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:06:00 -0000

Social media advertising revenues will grow from $3.8 billion in 2011 to $9.8 billion in 2016, representing a compound annual growth rate of 21 percent, according to BIA/Kelsey's U.S. Local Media Forecast (2011-2016). BIA/Kelsey, adviser to companies in the local media space, expects the local segment of U.S. social media … more

Kennedy Says Pandora Will Soon Be #1 Nationwide

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:06:00 -0000

No question about it, nobody has more confidence about Pandora's present and future performance than CEO Joe Kennedy. Speaking at yesterday's J.P. Morgan Technology, Media and Telecom conference in Boston, Kennedy told attendees Pandora is so popular it will soon be number one all across the country and noting, "There's … more

The RMLC Finalizes New Deal With BMI

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:35:00 -0000

Bringing a multi-year litigation between them to an end, the Radio Music License Committee and BMI have finally reached an agreement in principle for a new industry-wide license. Announced on the RMLC website, the agreement covers the performance of more than 7.5 million musical works in the BMI catalogue from 2010 through … more

RAB Launches ''Why Radio'' Microsite Research Hub

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:50:00 -0000

The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) has launched a new, interactive website designed to explore the value of radio in all its forms. Building upon RAB's previous Radio Marketing Guide, "Why Radio" is a new microsite that will serve as the radio advertising and research hub for not only radio sellers, but advertising agencies … more

ESPN Radio Inks Scott Van Pelt to Multi-Year Deal

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:32:00 -0000

Scott Van Pelt, ESPN SportsCenter anchor and host of ESPN Radio's "Scott Van Pelt Show," inks a new multi-year deal to remain with the Sports network. He joined ESPN in the spring of 2001 as its lead pro golf reporter. In the decade-plus since, he has become one of the network's most recognizable and well-liked personalities. … more

HSP Extends WQAM/Miami Flagship Deal for 5 Years

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:24:00 -0000

Hurricane Sports Properties (HSP) inks a new five-year deal with Beasley Broadcast's WQAM-AM/Miami to remain the University of Miami's radio flagship partner. WQAM has been UM Athletics' flagship since the 1999-2000 season and the extension allows the Sports outlet to provide coverage through the 2016-17 season. The agreement … more

Radio Partners Completes Buy of Colorado FM CP

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:04:00 -0000

Radio Partners LLC has completed its acquisition of FM construction permit 970911MV, licensed to Steamboat Springs, CO, from Ramsey Leasing. The purchase price was $125,000. The buyer is headed by Don Tlapk who also owns an FM CP licensed to Olathe, CO. The seller is headed by Kenneth Ramsey who also owns KTRN-FM, licensed to … more

CBS' Moonves To Speak at 2012 Radio Show

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:15:00 -0000

Organizers of the Radio Show, jointly produced by the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), announced today that CBS Corporation President and CEO Leslie Moonves will participate in a question-and-answer session with NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith on Wednesday, September 19, … more

Matthew Berry Appointed FCC Chief of Staff

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:13:00 -0000

Former FCC General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel Matthew Berry has been named Chief of Staff by FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai. In addition, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Associate Bureau Chief Gene Fullano has been named Acting Legal Advisor, Office of General Counsel Litigation Specialist Lori Alexiou has been … more

Limbaugh Honored In Missouri State Capitol

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 -0000

Rush Limbaugh missed work yesterday to be in Jefferson City, Missouri where he was quietly inducted into a hall of famous Missouri natives. During a ceremony held under tight security, a bust of Limbaugh was unveiled and puts the conservative talker in the company of great Missourians like writer Mark Twain and former president … more

Arbitron Appoints Sean Creamer Interim CFO

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:06:00 -0000

The Abritron Board of Directors has appointed 47 year old Sean Creamer (pictured) Chief Financial Officer on an interim basis as the search for a permanent CFO continues. Creamer already serves as Arbitron's COO and will continue to hold down those duties as well. Current Arbitron CFO Richard Surratt resigned as of May … more

New ESPN Radio App Launched

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:11:00 -0000

ESPN Radio today unveils its single, most definitive ESPN Radio App optimized for iPhone, iPod touch and - for the first time - iPad. The app, sponsored by Lowe's, creates a seamless, personalized sports listening experience both live and on demand and includes a new feature that allows fans to build their own sports … more