- Radio & Television Business Report

Peter Kosann, Compass Media Networks CEO

Peter Kosann, former Westwood One CEO and former COO of Connoisseur Media, launched Compass Media Networks in January 2009 with the mission of “providing outstanding...

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Bubba directs his love to Internet radio (video)

RBR-TVBR talked with Bubba in 2011 and it seems he not only is on the right track as others have followed this year like Clear Channel and Cumulus joining at the iHeart hip. Bubba knows the internet - view the video and learn. Bubba is Right On!...

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Bob Pittman looks to the future (audio)

Before Pittman became the CEO of Clear Channel he shared his views and vision with RBR-TVBR. Pittman made the speaking circus rounds in 2011 but did he really say or forecast anything new? NOPE - he had the same words with RBR-TVBR first. Listen to...

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Donny Osmond: 360-degree entertainer (audio)

The 'Best' Interview of 2011 was with Donny Osmond. He discusses Radio - Media - Entertainment and it is from the business side of the spectrum. Osmond is a 360-degree entertainer and media business person. It is a great audio....

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4As CEO Nancy Hill closing the year with many accomplishments (audio)

This year, she’s been busy with standardizing digital metrics; non-discrimination vendor policies and procedures; guidance on ownership of ideas - listen to the audio on what agencies are looking for from media today...

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The do's and don'ts of online marketing, search and holiday prep

What are a few of the top trends you’re seeing in digital retail this year? In no particular order…mobile, social, deals and convenience. The cost of walking out of a store is cheaper than...

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Marconi Legends speak out

What makes it legendary? We also wanted to know the history; CBS Radio’s WBBM-AM Chicago: Rod Zimmerman - Hubbard Broadcasting’s WTOP-FM Washington DC: Joel Oxley...

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Robert Wuhl takes Sports Talk up a notch (audio)

Robert told RBR-TVBR all about his radio show, how it’s different and how he works with affiliates (listen ...

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What makes local radio work: An interview with former Q-94 GM Phil Goldman

WRVQ-FM is a heritage Top 40 radio station in Richmond, VA O&O’d by Clear Channel. It is the second-oldest FM station in the city, signing...

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Urbanski: Blazing a new trail in Talk Radio

Westwood One launched “The Doug Urbanski Show” on January 24th as a three-hour daily talker, airing Monday-Friday 12PM-3PM ET from...

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Getting a television transaction to the FCC finish line

Clay Pendarvis, who recently closed out a long career with the FCC, knows the answers when it comes to giving a transaction...

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Dealing with automotive: What dealers expect from local media (audio)

Bill Perkins: Bill Perkins is the Vice Chairman of the North American International Auto Show and President of the Perkins Automotive Group in the Detroit metro...

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Susan Davenport Austin: Sheridan Broadcasting SVP/CFO (audio)

Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation was formed by the Davenport family in 1972. In 1991, SBC’s Sheridan Broadcasting Networks (SBN) came together...

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An insider's view of the FCC assignment and transfer process

RBR-TVBR spoke Taft Snowdon, the Media Bureau lawyer, his insight from the inside the FCC became a hot read especially his outlook and what trends are happening ...

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Norman Pattiz back in-game, putting on a full court press

Westwood One founder and Chairman Emeritus Norm Pattiz back at the helm as a full-time consultant. Last two months Pattiz has put on a full court press against all competitors...

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Doug Banks: Turning up the heat on the ride home (audio)

Doug Banks:Doug Banks, recently picked up by American Urban Radio Networks after 12 years at Citadel Media/ABC, began his radio career as an on-air personality...

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Gene Steinberg, host of “The Paracast,” “The Tech Night Owl LIVE”

Gene Steinberg is an award-winning journalist who first discovered the magic of writing while still a teenager. Over the years, he developed a strong interest in UFOs and other...

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Steve Minisini, Chief Executive Officer, Marketron (Audio)

Steve Minisini:Steve has been Marketron’s CEO since October 2009. He has over 25 years of executive leadership experience with an emphasis on building customer loyalty...

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"Travel with Stephanie Abrams!"

Stephanie Abrams is the host of two nationally syndicated radio travel talk shows: “Travel with Stephanie Abrams!” Sundays from 6-9 PM ET to 6 million radio...

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Lyle Schwartz: Managing Partner, Research and Marketplace Analysis, GroupM (audio)

Lyle leads the media research teams at GroupM’s media agencies Mediaedge, Mindshare, Maxus and Mediacom across national and local...

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