Category Archives: Radio Biz

Simulcast streaming is “stagnant”

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Fred Stiening

That’s the opinion of Edison Research [Simulcast streaming means taking your over the air licensed radio station and putting it on the internet] from Radio World No, it’s much worse than that. At a typical time, 2 million people are … Continue reading →

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The changing face of Conservative talk

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Fred Stiening

First the routine disclaimer – interest here is not necessarily the same as for radio in general. People searching for a show not available on their local radio will show higher interest. With Dennis Miller and Roger Hedgecock gone, the … Continue reading →

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The lost decade

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Fred Stiening

The years 2000-2009 have an identity problem. In addition to having a lot of unpleasant history, nobody can figure out what to call the decade. The Zeros? The Naughts? Variety music likes to group music by the decades – the … Continue reading →

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George Noory’s guest Wednesday night has three heads

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Fred Stiening

Courtesy Premiere Radio Networks

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Where the young ears are listening

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Fred Stiening

Based on Facebook like counts

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Roger Hedgecock hits the bull’s eye

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Fred Stiening

Today was the final show for Roger Hedgecock and Dennis Miller. In response to one of the “we’ll miss you Roger” callers, Roger was brutally honest about why he grew to hate his job. Back in the day, syndicated talk … Continue reading →

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Shakeup at ESPN Radio

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Fred Stiening

Like anyone cares… http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=2909876&spid=24698

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Say Good Night, KOKC

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Fred Stiening

Source: Google Earth Word in the Tom Taylor newsletter that all three towers were destroyed by wind yesterday. If you’ve ever been to Oklahoma City, the one thing that stands out – because of the flat land and the amount … Continue reading →

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The most “liked” CHR station in the United States

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Fred Stiening

CHR is Contemporary hits, Top 40, etc So you’re probably thinking – where the hell is Chateaugay, NY – and how could it possibly have more listeners than Los Angeles? The population of the village is 2,155. It’s on the … Continue reading →

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Nikki Sixx Sense

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Fred Stiening

While updating the iHeart Radio stations, on one station after another (all Classic Rock)’ Nikki Sixx was on every single station. While I’m a rock music illiterate, I can recognize a pattern when I see one. For the two other … Continue reading →

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