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Category Archives: commercial radio
FCC: Internet doesn’t count for local radio ownership rules (but should it?)
Despite heavy lobbying from Clear Channel and its allies, the Federal Communications Commission proposes retaining its current ownership rules for commercial AM and FM radio stations. Here is a quick refresher course on the local radio rules. They allow any … finish reading FCC: Internet doesn’t count for local radio ownership rules (but should it?)
Posted in commercial radio, FCC, Internet radio
Tagged Arbitron, Clear Channel, Edison Research, FCC, Pandora
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Dinosaurs remember commercial radio
A friend send me a link to this edition of Dinosaur Comics where a T-Rex offers his snarky memories of commercial radio: Now go read the whole strip and be prepared to laugh (or cry).
Posted in commercial radio, fun and games
Tagged commercial radio, dinosaur, Dinosaur Comics, T-Rex
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Ryerson University Students Compete with Christian and LGBT Radio Stations for Spot on Dial
Nearly a year ago, campus-community radio station CKLN at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada had its license revoked by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Last month’s “Reclaim Your Radio” event across Canada was meant to bring attention to … finish reading Ryerson University Students Compete with Christian and LGBT Radio Stations for Spot on Dial
Appointment Radio: Chicago’s 97.9 The Loop goes ’90s this weekend, pays tribute to Q101
Starting today at 5pm central time, Chicago’s 97.9 The Loop puts their usual classic rock format on hold for a special weekend of programming dubbed “The Sons Of Classic Rock.” Current Loop DJ, and former member of Chicago-based group Stabbing … finish reading Appointment Radio: Chicago’s 97.9 The Loop goes ’90s this weekend, pays tribute to Q101
Occupy KGO! Scenes from a San Francisco demonstration
I took a break from a holiday bike ride around San Francisco on Thursday to check in with the Occupy KGO and Former KGO Listeners crowd, who picketed the Cumulus owned station at its 900 Front Street headquarters. It was … finish reading Occupy KGO! Scenes from a San Francisco demonstration
Monterey Bay area talk radio station harvesting bitter KGO listeners
More fallout from Bay Area talk radio signal KGO 810 AM’s move to cancel some of the station’s most popular on air talent. A demonstration against the purge is planned for Thursday. And Santa Cruz based talk station KSCO has … finish reading Monterey Bay area talk radio station harvesting bitter KGO listeners
Talk radio lovers Facebook and Tweet pain over KGO host bloodbath
I was expecting a Facebook page to pop up following the dismissal of a small battalion of popular hosts over at San Francisco’s KGO Newstalk 810. But two Facebook pages? Now that’s impressive. The first (or at least the first … finish reading Talk radio lovers Facebook and Tweet pain over KGO host bloodbath
Posted in commercial radio, social networking
Tagged Facebook, KGO Newstalk 810, Peter Lauffer, Ray Taliaferro, twitter
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Family Radio to Sell WKDN to Merlin Media for $22.5 Million
Christian radio conglomerate Family Radio is in the process of selling off radio stations in 2 major markets. On the heels of its November sale of WFSI 107.9 FM in Annapolis, Maryland to CBS for $8.5 million (Family Radio programming … finish reading Family Radio to Sell WKDN to Merlin Media for $22.5 Million
Posted in commercial radio, religious radio
Tagged Family Radio, Harold Camping, Merlin Media, radio station sale, religious radio, WBGR, WFSI, WKDN, WLZL
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Cadillac becomes the first US auto manufacturer to include HD Radio technology…but will anyone listen?
On the heels of recent announcements from both Hyundai and Mazda, each stating they would expand HD Radio in select car models in 2012 and 2013, Cadillac said today they will become the first US car manufacturer to include HD … finish reading Cadillac becomes the first US auto manufacturer to include HD Radio technology…but will anyone listen?
Posted in cars, commercial radio, HD Radio, Internet radio
Tagged Cadillac, CUE, Hyundai, Mazda, Pandora, Pittsburgh Penguins, RIFF2, WPBZ, WRIF, WXDX
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KGO Cuts Talk Shows, Angers Many San Francisco Listeners
A big programming shake-up took place at San Francisco radio station KGO this week. The commercial AM radio station launched an all news format yesterday, much to the chagrin of fans of its talk shows. Word initially came out last … finish reading KGO Cuts Talk Shows, Angers Many San Francisco Listeners
Posted in commercial radio, talk radio
Tagged Green 960, KGO, KKGN, news, news/talk, San Francisco radio
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