Category Archives: Radio Biz

Glenn Beck on the Statue of Liberty

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Fred Stiening

Glenn Beck picked up the criticism of a columnist for Smithsonian Magazine – who proposed her belief that the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty intended it to represent a Muslim woman. The columnist is severely wrong. She also says … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Glenn Beck, Individual Liberty | 2 Comments

Geraldo declares war on Cumulus

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Fred Stiening

Facebook Rant At least at the moment, his local show has not been removed from the WABC web site

Posted in Cumulus Media | 9 Comments

What Happened to Mike Church?

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Fred Stiening

http://www.mikechurch.com/transcripts/what-happened-to-the-mike-church-show-click-here-to-find-out/ While this directory is mainly focused on Terrestrial Radio, Mike Church is well enough known from Sirius/XM that some people probably wonder where he went and why. His show moved to Internet Only after SiriusXM pulled the plug. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in About the Guide, Radio Biz, SiriusXM, Talk Radio | Leave a comment

‘Tis the season to be fired from radio – ho ho ho

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Fred Stiening

The post Thanksgiving format flipping is underway. The flurry of “Christmas music but no religion please” formats are under way. While some stations do this just because it sends ratings way up, many stations have a different purpose. Christmas music … Continue reading →

Posted in Radio Biz | 6 Comments

Welcome to the all new FCC web site!

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Fred Stiening

With all of two week’s notice, the FCC is rolling out a completely new Obama Millenial-friendly (more pictures, fewer words) web site. https://prototype.fcc.gov/ Undoubtedly lots of stuff here will break.

Posted in About the Guide, The FCC | 2 Comments

Changes at the BBC World Service

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Fred Stiening

The BBC World Service (heard on many public radio stations) is a British government propaganda operation. Until 2010, it was funded directly by the Foreign Office, the equivalent of the US State department. The World Service is different than the … Continue reading →

Posted in Collapse of the EU, Global Instability, Radio Biz, War in Europe | 1 Comment

Sumner Redstone promises to live forever

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Fred Stiening

http://news.yahoo.com/media-giants-suspense-over-fate-92-old-boss-022012684.html 92 year old Sumner has controlling ownership of both Viacom and CBS (including CBS Radio). He has stopped attending conference calls with Wall Street analysts – this is viewed as an indication his health is failing. He has made … Continue reading →

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1060

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Fred Stiening

The FCC has stepped in to solve a non-problem. As of today, there are 1,060 FM translators already retransmitting AM radio stations. The religious broadcasters seem more than willing to sell out Jesus for a few silver coins. Consider that … Continue reading →

Posted in FM Translators, Radio Biz, Station Sales / Transfers | Leave a comment

So you want to be a college DJ?

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Fred Stiening

First, Here are the 35 pages of rules. Any questions?

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Polka Music 24/7

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Fred Stiening

You demanded it, Radio Northland heard you! http://www.radionorthland.org/polkacast/

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