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Tag Archives: Cumulus
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
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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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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Clear Channel spent almost $1.4 million in lobbying in Q2
It’s always a treat to check in with the House Office of the Clerk’s lobbying disclosure database and see what broadcast radio’s big boys are spending on Congress these days. Needless to say, the top roller is usually Clear Channel … finish reading Clear Channel spent almost $1.4 million in lobbying in Q2
Posted in commercial radio, politix
Tagged CBS, Clear Channel, Cumulus, National Association of Broadcasters
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Broadcasters union to FCC: don’t change your radio ownership rules
The union that represents what’s left of the radio broadcasting workforce has told the Federal Communications Commission to keep its current restrictions on how many radio stations an entity can own. The filing by the American Federation of Television and … finish reading Broadcasters union to FCC: don’t change your radio ownership rules
Hopeful week for radio/media stocks?
Given the state of the economy, last week wasn’t so bad for radio/media company investors. And this week might improve depending on what Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke says, and what Sirius XM reports in its fourth quarter and full … finish reading Hopeful week for radio/media stocks?
Posted in commercial radio, economics, satellite radio
Tagged Ben Bernanke, CBS Radio, Citadel, Cumulus, Federal Reserve, Paul Riismandel, Sirius XM
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Big radio revenues drop, again
Down down down. Clear Channel and Cumulus’ third quarter earnings dropped 19 and 18.5 percent respectively compared to Q3 of 2008. Clear Channel reported revenues of $660.6 million in the third quarter of 2009 and $813.4 million for the same … finish reading Big radio revenues drop, again
Unemployed Radio Broadcasters: the NAB Still Loves You (for $179).
Tough times necessitate creativity, not to mention a little bit of compassion. Not to be left behind the National Association of Broadcasters serves up both by offering what it’s euphemistically calling a “free agent rate” [scroll down to the bottom] … finish reading Unemployed Radio Broadcasters: the NAB Still Loves You (for $179).
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