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The Cromwell Group has taken CC Radio to court over the right to use "The Buzz" slogan for stations. Cromwell is challenging CC's right to the name, which is already in use at Cromwell's WBUZ-FM Nashville and several CC Radio stations and elsewhere. Cromwell got a trademark for the slogan; CC says it used the name before Cromwell and has filed for cancellation of the trademark.

Entercom plans to accelerate HD Radio rollout

Entercom has announced plans to accelerate the rollout of HD Radio on nearly all of its stations. So far, Entercom has flicked on the HD Radio switch in Boston and Seattle with upcoming launches in Denver and Portland in the next few months. Entercom's digital radio plans include upgrading 80% of its stations over the next four years.

Said Entercom CEO David Field: "HD Radio will enhance our ability to compete and win against a variety of new digital competitors. Providing innovative digital services for listeners and advertisers is a key part of our long-term growth strategy."

CC Entertainment combining global music ops

CC Entertainment announced it is combining its North American and International music operations with Don Law serving as Chairman/Global Music and Michael Rapino as President/Global Music. Thomas Johansson has been upped to Chairman/European Music. CC Entertainment also says it is close to announcing Dave Lucas as Chairman/North American Music Ops.

DC burb to test county-wide emergency radio net

The Washington Post reports Arlington, VA is gearing up to put a countywide AM radio station on the air to notify residents during emergencies. During the 9/11 attacks, people were trying to retrieve children from school or maneuver around closed roads. But local media outlets were busy with coverage from New York and the Pentagon and couldn't always share Arlington-specific information with viewers and listeners. So the county has obtained a six-month license from the FCC to test transmission from 1700 kHz, to see how many transmitters would be needed and where to reach the whole county.