Category Archives: Radio Owners

Angelo Henderson dead at age 51

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Angelo worked at WCHB-AM in Detroit, the “black talk” radio station owned by Radio One. He was on the same station as the better known Mildred Gaddis, who we’ve discussed a few times. His show was in the database and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dead Things, Radio One | 8 Comments

Bud Dickman decides there are too many retards in radio

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Fred Stiening

If you have listened to Phil Hendrie at all in the last year (not likely!), it will come as no shock that he and Bud and Ted Bell are packing up and leaving Terrestrial Radio (again). March 14th is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cumulus Media, Radio Biz | 5 Comments

It pays to have friends in high places

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Yesterday, Jesse Jackson was lamenting how blacks in America own and run so little of America’s business. There was a stunning announcement today that the two iconic “black” radio stations WLIB and WBLS in New York City are being sold … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, emmis, Radio Biz | 2 Comments

Scott Shannon out at Cumulus

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Fred Stiening

This was a “when”, not an “if”. You know Scott Shannon from one of several places: – host of the voice tracked True Oldies syndicated show – cohost of the morning show on WPLJ-FM in New York City – the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cumulus Media, Radio Biz | 16 Comments

You are a psychographic target

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Clear Channel just signed a deal with Horizon Media to develop events and develop brands for Clear Channel http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/horizon-inks-100-million-deal-clear-channel-155501 Once again, the message is that Clear Channel is in the Entertainment business and the radio stations are just one of … Continue reading →

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Did Cumulus buy Westwood One to kill it?

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Westwood One (including Dial Global) felt the wrath of the Dickey brothers yesterday, and the axe continues to swing today. Westwood One + Dial Global was a large portion of the national radio programming not owned by Clear Channel or … Continue reading →

Posted in Collapse of America, Cumulus Media, Radio Biz, Syndicators, Westwood One | 2 Comments

Major changes at Clear Channel

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Don’t underestimate Bob Pittman. For those who have worked in big corporations or watch them, it should not come as a shock that Bob Pittman had a major reorganization prepared a week after he got a 5 year contract extension … Continue reading →

Posted in IHeart Media, Premiere (IHeart), Radio Biz | 16 Comments

Streaming Radio – the Next Generation

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Fred Stiening

A visitor pointed out a change to Salem Radio that I just incorporated into the web site. As I wrote in the past, the revenue stream of Salem has been migrating from ad revenue on over the air stations to … Continue reading →

Posted in About the Guide, Radio Biz, Salem, Salem Radio, Talk Radio | 29 Comments

Limbaugh streaming share over 60%

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Fred Stiening

During the live broadcast hours (Noon-3PM Monday-Friday), Rush has topped 60% for all streaming (here). If you restrict the sample to only political talk (no Jim Rome!), that share rises to 75%. Dave Ramsey long ago jumped the shark. While … Continue reading →

Posted in IHeart Media, Radio Biz, Rush Limbaugh, Talk Radio | 3 Comments

Hannity to leave New York

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Sean Hannity is seeing the handwriting on the wall – and taking Andrew Cuomo’s advice to Conservatives to get the hell out of New York. Hannity’s buddy Neal Boortz probably is encouraging Sean to move to Florida, since he moved … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Collapse of America, IHeart Media, Radio Biz, Sean Hannity, Talk Radio | 32 Comments