Category Archives: Radio News

Kidd Kraddick dead at 53

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Kidd Kraddick hosted a morning show on Cumulus Media (he was another of the ABC Radio personalities Cumulus inherited). He keeled over at a golf tournament in New Orleans. Just last week he was discussing with his onair staff what … Continue reading →

Posted in Collapse of America, Dead Things, Radio Biz, Radio News | 5 Comments

Phil Hendrie says “no more”

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Maybe a decade ago, Phil Hendrie and his cast of characters left late night radio when he was syndicated by Premiere from 7-10 PM Pacific time. The premise of his show was he would have on guests that would have … Continue reading →

Posted in Radio News, Talk Radio | 28 Comments

Huckabee thinking about quitting radio?

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Fred Stiening

After Paul Harvey died, ABC Radio turned over the “Good Day!” Franchise to Mike Huckabee, although they did away with the 15 minute show at 11:45 AM ET. Instead Huckabee fed a 5 minute news show that stations could run … Continue reading →

Posted in Glenn Beck, Michael "Savage" Weiner, Radio Biz, Radio News, Rush Limbaugh, Talk Radio | 18 Comments

Dial Global has a new boss

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Now that the lenders are in charge, all of the 3 former co-CEOs are history. The new CEO is named Paul Caine (no relation to Herman). He has been with Time, Inc for about 20 years – currently he was … Continue reading →

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Canada hits the Off switch

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Fred Stiening

In the age of the Internet, Canada joins the list of countries that have decided AM shortwave propaganda radio broadcasts no longer work. http://o.canada.com/2012/11/07/shortwave/

Posted in Dead Things, Radio Biz, Radio News, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

The Radio Quickening is here

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Fred Stiening

This just in – Dan Patrick told his audience on Tuesday he is finished with Fox Sports. That little news tidbit was only found on two tiny blog sites and a visitor here who let me know – and one … Continue reading →

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Cumulus buying WFME-FM in New York

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Fred Stiening

WFME-FM is not much of a radio station, but it is a valuable license. It’s in the commercial part if the FM band, licensed to Newark New Jersey. It is currently owned by Family Radio, Harold Camping’s radio ministry that … Continue reading →

Posted in Radio Biz, Radio News, Station Sales / Transfers | 1 Comment

Tom Taylor is back!

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Fred Stiening

Coming Soon It’s Christmas in October! If you don’t know, Tom Taylor was the force behind Radio-Info.com for about the last 5 years. He had previously done a similar web site and newsletter that was acquired by Clear Channel. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Cumulus Media to syndicate CBS Sports Radio Network

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Fred Stiening

Press Release Looking for Savage News on the Cumulus Website, I found that press release. January 2nd, 2013 – just in time for the really important football game whose name may not be said – CBS will launch its 24 … Continue reading →

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Reverand Moon expected to die soon

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Fred Stiening

Reverand Moon, 92 year old spiritual leader of the Unification church of Korea is suffering major organ failure and on life support. Barring a divine intervention, he is not expected to recover. Reverend Moon has been the financial backer of … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Radio Biz, Radio News | 3 Comments