Monthly Archives: January 2014

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

Tajae & Devekico

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Not as catchy as Bonnie & Clyde or Thelma & Louise http://www.wbtv.com/story/24588399/police-arrest-two-people-in-connection-to-7-eleven-robberies-in-northeast-charlotte I wonder if the car had Onstar or they were stupid enough to take the employee’s cell phones? Since they apparently arrived at the 7-11 on foot, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in North Carolina | 3 Comments

Insights into my father and radio

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Fred Stiening

My father would be 108 years old if he was still around. For CC and my stalker fan club, this is way too much information, but – who the hell cares at this point? In 1975, I was off at … Continue reading →

Posted in Art's Big Adventure, North Carolina | 8 Comments

FindAnISPlandia

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Fred Stiening

People who followed me a long time know this radio directory used to be embedded in FindAnISP.com, which I stopped maintaining around 2005 as dial up Internet service was fading fast. The FindAnISP database had a state added to it … Continue reading →

Posted in About the Guide | 3 Comments

Snowing in hell

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Fred Stiening

If you were thinking of relocating your business to Charlotte because people say it doesn’t snow here, think again!

Posted in Art's Big Adventure, North Carolina | 23 Comments

Streaming Stats in detail

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Fred Stiening

With the normal disclaimer that these stats are only for visitors who come to this web site and agree to be tracked… If you’re a metrics junkie, have we got data for you! You don’t need to be registered to … Continue reading →

Posted in About the Guide, Radio Biz | 25 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

New Detroit Mayor announces property tax fairness plan

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Fred Stiening

http://wchbnewsdetroit.com/3078461/most-detroit-homeowners-to-see-5-20-property-tax-cut-this-summer/ Property values have been so pathetic in Detroit that it is not uncommon for the annual property tax on a house to be as much as what the house sells for (if you could find a buyer). Northwest Detroit … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 8 Comments

El futuro de los Estados Unidos

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Antrax F. U http://vice.com/mexicalia/the-subway-gangs-of-mexico-city We’re gonna rape your mom in the ass – jk

Posted in Collapse of America, Global Instability, Immigration Reform | 15 Comments

The Maryland mall shooting

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Finally we have pictures of the 19 year old guy who shot up a store that sells clothes to skateboarders http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/maryland-mall-shooter-gentle-person-mom-article-1.1592396 I’m shocked, I tell you. Mom says her son was a good kid. What kind of company makes a … Continue reading →

Posted in Collapse of America | 15 Comments