Tag Archives: WGN

Ghosts of Clear Channel continue to haunt Tribune Company

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Paul Riismandel

New York Times media reporter David Carr dropped a bombshell on Tribune Company CEO Randy Michaels today, and paragraph number seven pretty much says it all: Based on interviews with more than 20 employees and former employees of Tribune, Mr. … finish reading Ghosts of Clear Channel continue to haunt Tribune Company

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Randy Michaels Solidifies the Clear Channelization of Tribune

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Paul Riismandel

With ace-consolidator Randy Michaels at the helm of Tribune Company it looks like he’s having a jolly good time installing his old Clear Channel pals into top positions at the bankrupt newspaper and broadcast company. On Monday Tribune announced that … finish reading Randy Michaels Solidifies the Clear Channelization of Tribune

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Record Store Day 2010 Radio Guide

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Jennifer Waits

The 3rd annual Record Store Day is taking place tomorrow (Saturday, April 17, 2010) in independent record stores all over the world. In honor of the event, stores will be hosting live performances, meet and greets with artists, and will … finish reading Record Store Day 2010 Radio Guide

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Tribune CEO Randy Michaels Boosts Morale at WGN-AM

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Paul Riismandel

Last week I told you how former-Clear Channel Charm School president and current Tribune CEO Radio Randy Michaels identified 119 words and phrases that are no good for his company’s flagship station WGN-AM. Well, this week Radio Randy’s follow-up was … finish reading Tribune CEO Randy Michaels Boosts Morale at WGN-AM

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Randy Michaels Does George Carlin 112 Better

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Paul Riismandel

George Carlin only ever identified seven words you couldn’t say on the radio. Tribune CEO Randy Michaels–formerly of Clear Channel–has identified a full 119 of ‘em that he recently banned from being used on the company’s flagship news/talk station in … finish reading Randy Michaels Does George Carlin 112 Better

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Radio Obsessive Profile #4: Seattle Radio Theatre Founder Feliks Banel

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Jennifer Waits

Radio passion takes a variety of forms. Some people love the artifacts and become avid collectors of vintage equipment, promotional materials, and publications. Some are scholars, meticulously curating radio’s history. And others seek out present-day radio gems in order to … finish reading Radio Obsessive Profile #4: Seattle Radio Theatre Founder Feliks Banel

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