Category Archives: Radio Owners

In the radio news

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Michael Graham of Boston (of the now defunct WTKK-FM talk station) is heading to Hotlanta Georgia at WYAY-FM, which is running a mixed news / News talk format. Atlanta is the home of Cumulus Media, who just so happen to … Continue reading →

Posted in IHeart Media, Westwood One | 4 Comments

Cumulus hires new national talk show host

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Mike Rogers is a Republican Congressman from Michigan. He is currently the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, which oversees the NSA. He is also a former FBI agent. Washington Post I think a new name just popped on to … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Cumulus Media, Privacy, Syndicators, Westwood One | Leave a comment

Breaking News!!! Fox Sports lineup changes!!!

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Debris found in the Indian ocean! Actually, these changes happened last December and I just spotted them. I remember writing that Fox Sports Radio might fold if Clear Channel decided not to renew their contract. Clear Chanel did, and booted … Continue reading →

Posted in America Loves Sports!, IHeart Media | Leave a comment

Last.fm says “Thanks for the Phish”

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Fred Stiening

CBS has notified its paid last.fm users that it will go dead on April 28th. The music business is changing and that product no longer makes sense for CBS to operate. In slightly related news, BIA/Kelsey announced today that based … Continue reading →

Posted in CBS, Radio Biz | 12 Comments

Clustering

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Fred Stiening

One of the theoretical reasons behind the 1996 deregulation of Radio was larger operators (think Clear Channel) could operate up to 8 stations in a market (but no more than 5 AM or 5 FM). In smaller markets, the limits … Continue reading →

Posted in CBS, Radio Biz | 1 Comment

Gambling with Gambling

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Salem Radio’s WNYM-AM in New York City has agreed to let Third Generation radio guy John Gambling on their station from 11 AM-1 PM. The station currently carries syndicated programming, and will replace it with two hours of local programming … Continue reading →

Posted in Radio Biz, Salem, Salem Radio | 4 Comments

John B Wells gone from Coast to Coast

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Fred Stiening

This happened a month ago, but this was the first time I noticed it. John B Wells has been doing the Saturday night / Sunday morning edition of Coast to Coast since Ian Punnett “retired” a few years ago. John … Continue reading →

Posted in IHeart Media, Premiere (IHeart), Talk Radio | 1 Comment

Buckley family heads for the exit

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Fred Stiening

When the Feds decided to destroy Howard Hughes, the Buckley family of Connecticut lucked out that WOR-AM had to be divested, but none of the big guys were allowed to buy it because they already owned an AM station in … Continue reading →

Posted in Radio Biz, Radio Owners | 4 Comments

Salem CEO to cohost Mitch McConnell fundraiser

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Salem Radio has been in the news recently for buying up “right wing” media properties. Ed Atsinger is one of the two founders of Salem Media. If you think Salem will be a venue to overturn the “Republican Establishment”, think … Continue reading →

Posted in Radio Biz, Salem Radio | 13 Comments

Lew Dickey opens his wallet

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Fred Stiening

http://nypost.com/2014/02/17/cumulus-chief-plans-media-splurge-for-radio-brand/ When the head of Cumulus says he wants to spend money, pay attention. This isn’t really new news, but the size and importance are getting clearer. Cumulus is betting the farm on Country Music. The Dickeys started with News/Talk, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cumulus Media, Radio Biz | 6 Comments