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Tag Archives: Clear Channel
Clear Channel adds 14 College Radio Stations to iHeartRadio
Corporate commercial radio behemoth Clear Channel and fiercely independent college radio might not seem like the most logical of partners, but they are joining forces on iHeartRadio. Last fall I’d heard that Clear Channel was planning to incorporate college radio … finish reading Clear Channel adds 14 College Radio Stations to iHeartRadio
Posted in college radio, Internet radio
Tagged Clear Channel, college radio, iHeartRadio, K-LOVE
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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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Call Sign Changes in San Francisco: KKSF to KOSF, KNEW to KKSF, and KKGN to KNEW
As part of an overall re-branding and re-formatting effort across several Clear Channel-owned stations in San Francisco, call signs for KKSF, KNEW, and KKGN were changed yesterday. The station formerly known as KKSF, now branded as oldies station 103.7 FM, … finish reading Call Sign Changes in San Francisco: KKSF to KOSF, KNEW to KKSF, and KKGN to KNEW
Posted in commercial radio, talk radio
Tagged Clear Channel, iHeartRadio, KKGN, KKSF, knew, KOSF, San Francisco talk radio
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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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Naming contest: what to call a Clear Channel, Cumulus, Citadel merger
I am pondering the merger names as I compose this post: Clear Citadus? Cumulo Citichannel? Citaclear Channelculus? My meditation is inspired by Clear Channel’s announcement on Monday that Cumulus’ 570 radio stations will be featured on the former company’s iHeartRadio application “wherever … finish reading Naming contest: what to call a Clear Channel, Cumulus, Citadel merger
Posted in commercial radio
Tagged Citadel, Clear Channel, Cumulus, FCC, Groupon, iHeartRadio
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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
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
Posted in commercial radio, ratings
Tagged Chicago, Clear Channel, news/talk, Randy Michaels, ratings, Tribune, WWWN-FM
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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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In search of Doris Day on the new iHeartRadio app
I’m listening to Clear Channel’s new updated version of iHeartRadio, which allows you to create Pandora-like music channels. iHeart is pretty easy to access via your Facebook account. And if you overlook the annoyance that it requires you to ‘like’ … finish reading In search of Doris Day on the new iHeartRadio app
Posted in Internet radio, mobile radio
Tagged Android, Clear Channel, Doris Day, iHeartRadio, iPad, Windows Phone 7
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