Clear Channel issues 1,850 pink slips
The widely anticipated staff cuts at Clear Channel Communications were even a bit bigger than expected. The company laid off 1,850 people, or 9% of the total staff, across Clear Channel
Waiting for the axe to fall
Many Clear Channel Communications employees may be taking a dose of Pepto-Bismol before heading to work today, what with all the rumors circulating that...
RAB ends monthly sales figures
The Radio Advertising Bureau stopped issuing detailed press releases on monthly revenue figures a year ago, but continued to put out the bare bones...
Another radio group downgraded by Moody’s
Being privately owned doesn’t protect you from the impact of an economic downturn, particularly if your company has a significant debt load
Syndication One details inaugural coverage
Syndication One and the Radio One Network will broadcast four nationally syndicated radio shows live from DC for the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama. ...
NY Times looks at digital radio in Europe
The NY Times reports During World War II, when Nazi propaganda ruled the airwaves in the Third Reich, a 215-meter radio tower near Beromünster in Switzerland was a beacon of
Spotlight shining on Clear Channel cuts
When you’re the biggest radio group in the country you attract more media attention than anyone else. Not only is the tabloid New York Post reporting that pink slips will be flying tomorrow
WLDR FM first station in N. Michigan to broadcast in HD
Broadcast Electronics-equipped WLDR 101.9 FM announced in a press conference it is the first radio station in northern Michigan to broadcast in HD Radio. ...
ReachMD launches “Heart Matters”
ReachMD, provider of advanced healthcare information for medical professionals by medical professionals, announced the launch of the Heart Matters programming series on XM 160....
Stevie Wonder recognizes HD Radio
At CES, iBiquity Digital received a Stevie Wonder and Friends Vision Free Product Award. Four other organizations that utilize HD Radio technology in their...
Economy the theme in Priceline.com campaign
Priceline.com unveiled its new marketing campaign featuring William Shatner, who is returning for his 11th year as spokesman, in a series of TV, online...
CRB Jam to celebrate radio
CRS-40 in Nashville will wrap up on Friday night, March 6th, with “The 40th Anniversary Jam: A Musical Salute to Radio.” Major artists are...
RAB cuts staff, freezes salaries
The Radio Advertising Bureau is facing the same economic headwinds as its members and yesterday pink-slipped five staffers. But what RBR/TVBR and many others...
Rachel Maddow renews with Air America
Rachel Maddow has reupped with Air America Media. “The Rachel Maddow Show” will air as a one-hour morning drive time show on the network’s...
ESPN Radio plans programming changes
ESPN Radio will add a new show, increase the hours of two others, and move one into East Coast afternoon drive in a pair...