Category Archives: Radio Biz

Michael Savage entering Radio Hall of Fame

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Fred Stiening

The Museum of Broadcasting History in Chicago is adding the latest crop of inductees tonight. This year they let let listeners vote, so Michael Savage has one more claim to fame. Also being inducted is Steve Harvey, who just announced … Continue reading →

Posted in Michael "Savage" Weiner, Radio Biz | 1 Comment

Diane Rehm sails off into the sunset

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Fred Stiening

If some “alt right” host had accused Bernie Sanders of holding dual citizenship with Israel and asking how he could still be President, he would have been fired or much more. Diane Rehm blamed her question on a message she … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Radio, Radio Biz | 8 Comments

Ratings != money ?

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Fred Stiening

(In computer jargon, != means isn’t the same as) Alfred Liggins told a very unpleasant truth at his earnings call about a week ago http://radioink.com/2016/11/03/liggins-done-classic-hip-hop-format-already/ He mostly runs Radio One, a radio network started by his mother Cathy Hughes in … Continue reading →

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The new pecking order

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Fred Stiening

With the normal disclaimer that this web site only measures the people who visit here Streaming Stats There are a lot fewer people now in syndicated talk. Hugh Hewitt has taken over for Bill Bennett in the mornings on Salem … Continue reading →

Posted in About the Guide, Talk Radio | 4 Comments

Dave Ramsey – are you Sirius?

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Yes, as of Monday. Typically, the local partner of Ramsey in a city arranges the local radio affiliation, making it worthwhile for the station. Ramsey going National is undercutting those relationships. If he frequently touts SiriusXM, local stations will become … Continue reading →

Posted in SiriusXM, Syndicators | 2 Comments

Change coming to the FCC

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Fred Stiening

While the Supreme Court has more significant long term effects, the selection of Trump will profoundly change the FCC. The FCC is legally not a direct part of the government – it is an independent “commission” that operates independently, deriving … Continue reading →

Posted in Donald Trump, The FCC | 2 Comments

Sam Sorbo is gone

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Talk Radio Network is down to three hosts following the death of Jerry Doyle and Sorbo leaving 4 hours of Morning News 12 hours of Robert Davi (who?) 8 hours of Network owner Roy Masters Satellite schedule

Posted in Talk Radio Network | 3 Comments

Warner Wolf heads for the showers

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Long time New York City sports talker Warner Wolf and Don Imus have parted ways. Wolf says you need to ask Imus to find out why. The contract ran out in a month, so Wolf turned in his 30 day … Continue reading →

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Semi annual Jake Hartford Remembrance Day

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Jake Hartford was a weekend host on WLS-AM in Chicago. His real job was working for a TV station during the week. After morning host Don Wade died of brain cancer, Jake moved to mornings during the week. He died … Continue reading →

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More trouble in CMLS land

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Nasdaq has several rules that a stock must follow in order to remain listed. One of the most important is a minimum stock price of $1 per share. The Cumulus stock had been down around $.30 a share since the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cumulus Media | 7 Comments