Category Archives: Talk Radio

The part of radio that makes its living by talking

Steve Gill says “Adios”

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Fred Stiening

With a lot less fanfare (and affiliates), syndicated talk host Steve Gill has called it quits to pursue other interests. He had been syndicated by Radio America. http://www.chron.com/news/article/Anti-income-tax-crusader-Gill-ends-radio-show-4187220.php In part, he is leaving because Clear Channel and Cumulus have so … Continue reading →

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New TRN Weekend program

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Flashpoint Live http://www.trn1.com/flashpoint-about

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SiriusXM drops Fox News Talk from XM lineup

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Fred Stiening

A couple weeks ago, I wrote that if SiriusXM dropped Fox News Talk (John Gibson, Tom Sullivan, Spencer Hughes, Brian without the Judge, Alan Colmes), that they would likely fold, as they have made very little progress in landing significant … Continue reading →

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Mark Simone out at WABC-AM

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Something I predicted after the Citadel/ABC acquisition by Cumulus. Simone was taking up 7 hours on the weekend that could better be filled by herbal cure and make money fast schemes – and he probably also wanted Mr Dickey to … Continue reading →

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WTKK-FM update

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Fred Stiening

WTKK-FM was one of the pioneers doing FM conservative talk in the unlikely market of Boston. It is owned by Greater Media, a station owner with a group of interesting stations and generally seems well run. WTKK-FM tried to hire … Continue reading →

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Laura Ingraham update

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Laura is doing her show now from the facilities of Radio America, the syndicator of Roger Hedgecock. She now is the owner of her own show, similar to the arrangement Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck have – she is now … Continue reading →

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Looking forward to ’13

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Fred Stiening

The Mayan Calendar and Harold Camping failed to end the world, so we’ll have to deal with 2013 after all. January 2nd is a huge day for radio – CBS Sports Radio begins a new 24 hr/day sports talk network … Continue reading →

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The ball drops on WOR-AM in New York

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Fred Stiening

Everyone knew it was coming, just not when and a few details. Clear Channel is buying WOR-AM – Clear Channel is maxed on how many FM stations they can own in New York, but are still allowed to own an … Continue reading →

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-37.9% – the future

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Fred Stiening

That’s the decline of traffic to this web site over the past month. Some of that is just normal for December and the election always creates a temporary spike…. Maybe I upset Google, or maybe there is another explanation.

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Dial Global gets one more month

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Fred Stiening

Perhaps following in the Greek model, JPMorgan Chase has given Dial Global (Syndicator of progressive talk radio and NBC Sports Radio) another month before the banks lower the boom. December is a bad time to get people to make important … Continue reading →

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