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Randy Michaels to leave Tribune, crying all the way to the bank

It’s been quite the fortnight over at Tribune Tower. Almost two weeks ago NY Times media reporter David Carr dropped a bomb of a story detailing the sophomoric and sexist behavior of Tribune’s top management, led by Clear Channel’s former … finish reading Randy Michaels to leave Tribune, crying all the way to the bank

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Greed and Consolidation Trigger Another Bankruptcy in Radioland

On Friday the Wall Street Journal reported news that’s no surprise to radio industry watchers, that the third largest radio owners in the country, Citadel Communications, is about to declare bankruptcy in a deal pre-arranged with its creditors. The loudest … finish reading Greed and Consolidation Trigger Another Bankruptcy in Radioland

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NYC’s the Pulse Flatlines

Perhaps it was too good to be true. The overcrowded FM dial of the New York City metroplex offered no easy opportunity to bring a new cutting edge dance music station to the radio. But an opportunity was found at … finish reading NYC’s the Pulse Flatlines

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The Pulse’s Backdoor into FM Not Paved with Gold

It takes a lot of listener donations to take on $3.5 million of debt and liabilities. That’s how far in the hole the owner of New York City’s 87.7 FM The Pulse found itself when the company, Mega Media Group, … finish reading The Pulse’s Backdoor into FM Not Paved with Gold

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