Masters stands behind Savage
Promptly after TRN CEO Mark Masters learned of the comments, he contacted Savage, who explained the circumstances and intent of his statements, said they were not directed at those who are in fact
Shareholders say “yes” to CC buyout
The meeting didn’t take long, since most shares had been voted by proxy, but shareholders of Clear Channel Communications overwhelmingly voted to sell the company to a buyout group
Merriman to be feted
Singers, musicians, recording industry executives, radio people and many other friends and family of Tom Merriman are gathering in Dallas on Saturday, September 13th...
Clear Channel shareholders vote today
Today’s the day, but there’s not much suspense. Clear Channel Communications shareholders vote on whether to accept a $36 per share buyout led by...
More stock grants for Citadel execs
RBR First: As shareholders of Citadel Broadcasting watch their shares trade on Wall Street for pocket change, the directors of the company have been handing out new stock grants to the top
Arbitron counting on PPM to boost revenues
Revenues gained only 4.7% for the first half of 2008 at Arbitron, but the company is sticking with its guidance to Wall Street that the full year will be up 8-10%. That’s because the
Lionel's Book hits stores 8/5
Lionel's new book, “Everyone's Crazy Except You and Me...And I'm Not So Sure About You,” will be published by Hyperion 8/5. “The format of...
Protective order issued against radio host Russ Martin
The Dallas Morning News reports an emergency protective order prohibits KLLI-FM radio personality Russ Martin from approaching the woman he’s accused of assaulting and...
ESPN Radio’s “Don’t Ever Give Up ESPYs V Foundation Auction” raises record $1.1 million
The fourth annual ESPN Radio “Don’t Give Up ESPYs V Foundation Auction” set a record by raising $1,130,314 for The V Foundation for Cancer...
Westwood One, Cumulus announce major Billy Bush deal
Westwood One announced a major partnership with Cumulus Media that will bring Billy Bush to radio listeners in 25 new markets. Phase One of...
XM reports 9.6 million subs
As it waits (and waits) for permission to merge with Sirius, XM Satellite Radio reports that it ended Q2 with 9,653,000 subscribers, an increase...
They’ve not shut him up yet
A few months back RBR/TVBR asked Cox Radio CEO Bob Neil, the most vocal critic of PPM, what it would take from Arbitron to...
Arbitron details PPM sample increases and guarantees
The improvements designed to boost client confidence in PPM were unveiled at last week’s meeting of the Arbitron Radio Advisory Council (RAC). Now Arbitron...
Hannity signs co-syndication deal with ABC, Premiere
Looks like Premiere will get at least a big piece of the long-dreamed Limbaugh-Hannity afternoon bloc: Citadel's ABC Radio Networks, CC Radio's Premiere Radio...
Savage addresses Autism controversy
In a recent broadcast of The Michael Savage Show, Dr. Savage referred to children who have been misdiagnosed with autism. Some listeners expressed concerns about Dr. Savage's comments