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Category Archives: consolidation
They can take the radio out of Clear Channel (but that won’t take Clear Channel out of radio)
Friday the 900 lb. gorilla of commercial radio announced that it is changing its name to Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, striking the word “radio” from its name. Even though the company still owns 850 terrestrial broadcast stations–down from its … finish reading They can take the radio out of Clear Channel (but that won’t take Clear Channel out of radio)
Posted in commercial radio, consolidation, da future
Tagged Clear Channel, consolidation, iHeartRadio, Total Traffic Network
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Bereft KGO talk radio fans gear up for second demo
It is once more into the breach for Former Listeners of KGO, still furious over the Cumulus owned AM station dumping a slew of popular talk show hosts on December 1. The group has announced its second demonstration in front … finish reading Bereft KGO talk radio fans gear up for second demo
Posted in commercial radio, consolidation
Tagged Former Listeners of KGO, KGO, Ray Taliaferro
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Clear Channel ups the ante with 3 more months of commercial-free iHeartRadio custom stations
Clear Channel may have been too focused on scarfing up stations in the early 2000s to construct anything resembling an internet strategy, but the company has been making up for lost time with its iHeartRadio service. When it went live … finish reading Clear Channel ups the ante with 3 more months of commercial-free iHeartRadio custom stations
Posted in commercial radio, consolidation, Internet radio, mobile radio
Tagged bitrate, Clear Channel, fidelity, HDRadio, iHeartRadio, Last.fm, MP3, Pandora, Rdio, Spotify
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Clear Channel: laying off deejays; still pushing for deregulation
The New York Times reports that Clear Channel is laying off radio deejays across the country, perhaps in the hundreds. These include Tony Lynn and Myles Copeland of Clear Channel Albuquerque country music station KBQI, shown in the YouTube video … finish reading Clear Channel: laying off deejays; still pushing for deregulation
We remember Steve Jobs, who changed radio
I’m sure most Radio Survivor readers have already heard about the passing of Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple. Jobs will be rightly celebrated for how his company’s products, directed by his unique vision, changed the way most of us make … finish reading We remember Steve Jobs, who changed radio
Posted in commercial radio, consolidation, mobile, podcasting
Tagged Apple, Clear Channel, iPod, iTunes, podcast, podcasting, RIP, Steve Jobs
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Appeals Court rejects weakened radio ownership rules
Thursday the Third Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a 2007 FCC decision that loosened rules restricting the co-ownership of newspapers and broadcast stations, known as the cross-ownership ban. At the end of that year the Kevin Martin-led FCC rushed … finish reading Appeals Court rejects weakened radio ownership rules
Posted in consolidation, FCC
Tagged cross-ownership, FCC, Kevin Martin, Prometheus Radio Project, Prometheus v FCC
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Saving College Radio Stations Panel at NFCB Offered Tips for Stations in Peril
Of the many fine panels at the recent National Federation of Community Broadcasters’ conference (you can find our complete coverage here), the one that was closest to my heart was the “Saving College Stations” session (mp3) on Saturday, June 4. … finish reading Saving College Radio Stations Panel at NFCB Offered Tips for Stations in Peril
New Jersey getting out of the “Soviet” public radio business
Sandwiched between the large media markets of Philadelphia and New York City, New Jersey has always had a tough time staking out a unique media identity. Of particular concern has been the ability to have good news state news coverage … finish reading New Jersey getting out of the “Soviet” public radio business
Posted in consolidation, public radio
Tagged New Jersey, New Jersey Nightly News, New York City, NJN, Philadelphia, WHYY, WNET, WNJT
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Citadel and Cumulus want to merge into Son-of-Clear-Channel
I’m not sure how I missed this bit of news, but I just learned that Cumulus, which boasts being the second largest owner of radio stations in the US, is bidding to buy the third largest, Citadel Broadcasting. Such a … finish reading Citadel and Cumulus want to merge into Son-of-Clear-Channel
Posted in commercial radio, consolidation
Tagged Citadel, consolidation, Cumulus, Free Press, merger
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Public FCC Files on the Chopping Block
Just in time for the start of the latest radio station license-renewal cycle, the FCC opens up for question the notion of abolishing the public file requirement for broadcasters. This is not a self-imposed initiative: it is a consideration the … finish reading Public FCC Files on the Chopping Block
Posted in consolidation, FCC, localism
Tagged administrivia, office of management and budget, paperwork reduction act, public file
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