WFMT pioneer Ray Nordstrand dies
As a pioneer in commercial Classical radio, Ray Nordstrand spent more than 50 years at WFMT-FM Chicago and was its President and General Manager from 1970 until 1993. Even after suffering a heart attack, he continued to serve as a consultant to the station. The Chicago Tribune reports that Nordstrand died Saturday of complications following a series of strokes. He was 72.
ABC News Radio offering series on oil prices
ABC News Radio will offer affiliates an in-depth look at the impact of rising gasoline prices across the country in the special series of reports, Paying at the Pump, airing today - September 2. The current gas crunch will be examined from several angles with these reports:
Monday, August 29
ABC News Correspondent Aaron Katersky reports on what goes into a barrel of crude oil, how it becomes a gallon of gas and why it's so expensive.
Tuesday, August 30
ABC News Correspondent Jim Hickey rides with the people who are paying heavily at the pump - truckers. He'll take a look at how the industry is affected by the price of gas.
Wednesday, August 31
ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan reports on how suburban families are changing their routines and spending decisions as the price of gas increases.
Thursday, September 1
ABC News Correspondent Bill Greenwood examines the recently passed Energy Bill to see if it spells relief for drivers and businesses.
Friday, September 2
ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone looks at alternatives to gasoline - from hybrid cars to those modified to run on chicken fat and cooking oil.
RAB presenting "The Future of Radio is Now!"
The RAB will present a special panel during Advertising Week in NYC featuring CEOs from a major groups including CC Radio CEO John Hogan and Peter Smyth from Greater Media. The session takes place at 2:00 p.m. 9/27 at the Bloomberg Building, Lexington Avenue.
Titled "The Future Of Radio Is Now!," the panel will be moderated by Jack Myers of The Myers Report and focus on the latest trends and developments in radio, highlighting the opportunities they present for advertisers and listeners.
The panel will discuss HD Radio, multicasting, podcasting, text messaging, online streaming, new programming formats, the Radio Ad Effectiveness Lab, electronic measurement, and more. The emphasis will be on how advertisers and their agencies can maximize these new technologies and enrichments to engage radio's growing listener base.
Hurricane, shooting dampen MTV Video Music Awards
Hurricane Katrina pelted Miami Beach on Friday, soaking guests trying to attend parties ahead of Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards and keeping others from even reaching Miami. But Suge Knight may wish he hadn't made it to town. He was shot in the leg in the wee hours of Sunday morning at a party hosted by hip hop star Kanye West. Police said Knight was hospitalized in good condition and there was no immediate word on who shot the record mogul. Meanwhile, the hurricane was far away from Miami and bearing down on New Orleans as the awards show was set for airing last night.
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