Category Archives: ratings

Even Randy Michaels admits his Chicago FM news experiment is not quite a success

Here’s some news that should be absolutely no surprise to Radio Survivor listeners: Randy Michaels’ new FM news station in Chicago WWWN-FM is tanking in the ratings. In fact, the former Tribune chief‘s station sits at number 48, a mere … finish reading Even Randy Michaels admits his Chicago FM news experiment is not quite a success

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WOXY Abruptly Goes Offline; Streaming Ain’t Cheap

I–along with many other online radio fans–was surprised to learn this morning that online indie rock station WOXY abruptly shut down its live stream this morning. The only explanation was a short blurb on their website blaming “current economic realities … finish reading WOXY Abruptly Goes Offline; Streaming Ain’t Cheap

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One of the Last “Progressive” Rockers Goes Digital-Only

When it comes to commercial radio, I’d argue that true progressive rock radio died somewhere in the early 80s, as tighter playlisting, more frequent rotations and shorter music sets became required, and DJs by-and-large no longer picked their records. Nevertheless … finish reading One of the Last “Progressive” Rockers Goes Digital-Only

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Clear Channel unloading four silent radio stations to minority non-profit; 846 to go

It was definitely a feel good moment last week when Clear Channel announced that it plans to donate four radio stations to the Minority Media Telecommunications Council. The MMTC says it will work with the National Association of Broadcaster’s Leadership … finish reading Clear Channel unloading four silent radio stations to minority non-profit; 846 to go

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