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Harris Poll: 65% Say TV, Radio Talk Shows Have Too Much Power Over Washington

Wed, 30 May 2012 05:31:42 -0700

A HARRIS POLL asking respondents who they think is too powerful and wields too much influence on Congress or the WHITE HOUSE shows the news media named by 73% as having too much power, but … more

Huckabee For VP? Some Want To See It

Wed, 30 May 2012 05:37:08 -0700

An article at REAL CLEAR POLITICS analyzes the support for CUMULUS MEDIA NETWORKS host MIKE HUCKABEE as a possible Vice Presidential candidate on the Republican ticket this year, stating that … more

Lois Melkonian Leaving KTRH

Wed, 30 May 2012 11:39:49 -0700

ALL ACCESS has confirmed that LOIS MELKONIAN is exiting CLEAR CHANNEL News-Talk KTRH-A/HOUSTON after just under a year co-hosting the morning news block with MATT PATRICK at the station. … more

Steve Bryant Joining Don Geronimo's Show At KHTK

Wed, 30 May 2012 06:41:27 -0700

DON GERONIMO's new sidekick on his CBS RADIO Sports KHTK-A (1140 THE FAN)/SACRAMENTO morning show is STEVE BRYANT, the veteran talk host and former QVC presenter whose song parodies have been … more

Copper Theft Knocks Albuquerque's 101.7 The Team Off-Air

Wed, 30 May 2012 08:49:05 -0700

TEAM BROADCASTING Sports KQTM (ESPN ALBUQUERQUE, 101.7 THE TEAM)/ALBUQUERQUE was knocked off the air overnight by loss of power due to copper wiring theft. The station posted a notice on its … more

'The Costa Report' Joins BTRN Lineup

Wed, 30 May 2012 11:39:49 -0700

REBECCA D. COSTA's "THE COSTA REPORT" has been added to BUSINESS TALKRADIO NETWORK's lineup for SUNDAYS at 8a (ET), beginning JUNE 17th. COSTA is the author of "The … more

'Car Talk' Spawns Musical

Wed, 30 May 2012 03:58:37 -0700

NPR's "CAR TALK" has spawned yet another enterprise: a musical based on the show. PLAYBILL reports that "CAR TALK: THE MUSICAL!" will debut in the show's hometown of … more

WBZ Host Lovell Dyett Dies At 77

Wed, 30 May 2012 03:58:37 -0700

Condolences to family and friends of longtime CBS RADIO News-Talk WBZ-A/BOSTON talk host LOVELL DYETT, who died after a long illness at 77. DYETT, who also worked in TV news at WTOP-TV (now … more

'All News 106.7'/Atlanta Makes Its Debut

Tue, 29 May 2012 03:57:54 -0700

CUMULUS Oldies WYAY (ATLANTA'S GREATEST HITS)/ATLANTA has made the flip to all-News as ALL NEWS 106.7 TODAY (5/29). Contrary to reports that the station would stunt all day with a … more

Mark Davis' New Station? 'Answer': KSKY

Tue, 29 May 2012 03:57:54 -0700

The answer to the question "Where's MARK DAVIS going?" is SALEM Talk KSKY-A/DALLAS, as the veteran talker inks a deal to start in the 7-10a slot on the station on JUNE 4th. At … more

Tom Finneran Exiting WRKO

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:33:41 -0700

ENTERCOM Talk WRKO-A/BOSTON morning "TOM AND TODD" co-host and former MASSACHUSETTS House Speaker TOM FINNERAN will exit the station after THURSDAY's show (5/31). FINNERAN has … more

Salem Arranges New Loan, Line Of Credit

Tue, 29 May 2012 03:57:54 -0700

SALEM COMMUNICATIONS CORP. has arranged a new loan with FIRST CALIFORNIA BANK. The unsecured $10 million loan has a maturity date of JUNE 15th, 2014 and a variable interest rate equal … more

Rush Limbaugh Bust At Missouri Capitol Gets Security Camera

Tue, 29 May 2012 04:47:53 -0700

The RUSH LIMBAUGH bronze bust that now sits in the MISSOURI State Capitol rotunda is being watched by a $1,100 security camera paid for by tax money, reports the ASSOCIATED PRESS. The … more

Tom Krasniqi Exits ESPN 1040 Tampa Bay

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:32:36 -0700

GENESIS COMMUNICATIONS Sports WHBO-A (ESPN 1040 TAMPA BAY)/TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG afternoon host TOM KRASNIQI has exited the station after the two sides could not reach agreement on a new … more

Bruce Williams Announces 'Made In America Broadcast Network'

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:42:48 -0700

Longtime syndicated talker BRUCE WILLIAMS has unveiled the "MADE IN AMERICA BROADCAST NETWORK," which plans to offer programming supported by advertising only from American products … more

Report: WMEN-A Wants Sid Rosenberg

Tue, 29 May 2012 04:48:44 -0700

The MIAMI HERALD's BARRY JACKSON reports that SID ROSENBERG has found a new radio home at JAMES CRYSTAL RADIO Sports WMEN-A (640 SPORTS)/WEST PALM BEACH. JACKSON reports that the … more

WFLA-A/Tampa Adds FM Translator

Tue, 29 May 2012 03:57:54 -0700

CLEAR CHANNEL Talk WFLA-A/TAMPA is now being heard on FM translator W237DI/WEST TAMPA. The translator is located on a tower just east of downtown TAMPA on S. 50th Street, running 250 watts at … more

WGY Inks New 5-Year Deal As Albany Affiliate For Syracuse U. Sports

Tue, 29 May 2012 11:41:12 -0700

CLEAR CHANNEL Talk WGY-A-F/ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY has signed up to continue for another five years as the CAPITAL REGION affiliate for IMG COLLEGE coverage of SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY football … more

WXKT Flips From Talk To Adult Hits

Tue, 29 May 2012 03:57:54 -0700

COX MEDIA GROUP Talk WXKT/GAINESVILLE, GA dumped the talk over the MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, and is now Adult Hits as 103.7 CHUCK-FM. The station posted on its FACEBOOK site, "CHUCK is here … more

FCC Proposes Fine Against WSNJ-WMVB

Tue, 29 May 2012 08:36:08 -0700

The FCC has proposed a $16,000 fine against QUINN BROADCASTING for public file violations and failure to immediately notify the commission of changes in ownership at Variety simulcast … more

Sports USA Reveals The First Half Of Its 2012 NFL Schedule

Tue, 29 May 2012 03:57:54 -0700

SPORTS USA has unveiled most of its SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER NFL doubleheader schedule. The new season for the syndicator will kick off with a doubleheader on SEPTEMBER 9th and will air on … more

NASCAR Hall Of Fame Introduces Squier-Hall Media Award

Tue, 29 May 2012 04:25:52 -0700

The NASCAR HALL OF FAME has announced the creation of the SQUIER-HALL Award for NASCAR Media Excellence to honor media coverage of the sport. The award's namesakes, KEN SQUIER, … more

Dave Ramsey To Host 'Super Session' At NAB/RAB Radio Show

Tue, 29 May 2012 08:11:27 -0700

Syndicated financial talker DAVE RAMSEY will be the star of a Super Session at the NAB and RAB's RADIO SHOW in DALLAS on SEPTEMBER 20th. The session, "Succeeding in this Economic … more

Three Add Cigar Dave

Tue, 29 May 2012 17:33:45 -0700

Three new affiliates have picked up TALK SHOWS USA's "THE CIGAR DAVE SHOW." Joining DAVE's network are CBS RADIO Talk WXYT-A/DETROIT; ROCHELLE BROADCASTING Talk WRHL-A/ROCHELLE, IL; … more

Four Cumulus Media Networks Shows, Services Add Affiliates

Tue, 29 May 2012 08:41:45 -0700

Among this week's affiliation announcements for CUMULUS MEDIA NETWORKS shows and services are the addition of "AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN" at ROCHELLE BROADCASTING CO. Adult Hits … more

WOOD/Grand Rapids AE Matt Sly Dies In Accident

Tue, 29 May 2012 15:40:47 -0700

CLEAR CHANNEL News/Talk WOOD-A/F GRAND RAPIDS, MI News Account Executive Matt Sly died over the MEMORIAL DAY weekend. MLIVE.COM reports that SLY was driving an off-road vehicle with two other … more

Judge Excludes Much Of Evidence Against BTRN's Michael Metter In Spongetech Case

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:21 -0700

The federal government's case against BLUE STAR MEDIA GROUP and BUSINESS TALKRADIO NETWORK principal MICHAEL METTER in the short-selling case involving his SPONGETECH DELIVERY SYSTEMS company … more

Engineer Tony Dinkel Exits KFI

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:21 -0700

Longtime CLEAR CHANNEL Talk KFI-A/LOS ANGELES engineer TONY DINKEL has exited the station, reports the ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER's GARY LYCAN. DINKEL, who had been with the station for one day … more

FCC, Fisher Reach Consent Decree Over KVI Contest

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:27 -0700

The FCC and FISHER BROADCASTING- SEATTLE RADIO, L.L.C. have entered a consent decree over a contest at Talk KVI-A/SEATTLE that turned out to be rigged by a former employee. FISHER will … more

Tower Collapse, Power Outage Hit Clear Channel/Eau Claire

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:12:37 -0700

The tower of CLEAR CHANNEL Sports WBIZ-A/EAU CLAIRE, WI collapsed in high winds on THURSDAY (5/24), knocking the station off the air, while a power outage took CLEAR CHANNEL's other six … more

Rush Radio 106.1/Raleigh Adds Allan Handelman's Weekend Show

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:35:24 -0700

The syndicated weekend version of ALLAN HANDELMAN's talk show has been picked up by CLEAR CHANNEL Talk WRDU (RUSH RADIO 106.1)/RALEIGH-DURHAM for SUNDAYs at noon. HANDELMAN's show had been … more

MarketWatch Radio Network Offers 'Saving Money This Summer' Series

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:34:51 -0700

MARKETWATCH RADIO NETWORK is offering a special series of reports for MEMORIAL DAY. "Saving Money This Summer" is a look at airfare deals, travel bargains, summer road trips, home … more

Jane Slater, Chris Arnold Join 105.3 The Fan/Dallas Weekday Lineup

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:52:43 -0700

CBS RADIO Sports KRLD-F (105.3 THE FAN)/DALLAS is filling the gaps left by the departures of JOSH LEWIN and ARNIE SPANIER by using some talent already in the building. Sister News KRLD-A … more

Report: Cumulus Houston Spin-Offs Find Buyers

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:27:46 -0700

The HOUSTON CHRONICLE is reporting that GOW COMMUNICATIONS has signed a letter of intent to buy Sports KFNC (ESPN 97.5 THE TICKET)/HOUSTON from AR LICENSING LLC, the company headed by broker … more

Cumulus Will Stick With Sports At KFNZ/Salt Lake City

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:22:32 -0700

With the LARRY H. MILLER GROUP pulling up stakes on its LMA with CUMULUS Sports KFNZ-A (THE FAN)/SALT LAKE CITY in order to take over its newly-acquired Sports KZNS-A-F (1280 THE ZONE and FOX … more

Sean Hannity Inks New Multi-Year Deal With Fox News Channel

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:22:15 -0700

SEAN HANNITY has inked a multi-year deal to remain with FOX NEWS CHANNEL as host of his nightly "HANNITY" show. The PREMIERE NETWORKS host has been with FOX NEWS CHANNEL since … more

More U. Of St. Thomas Football For WCCO

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:13:31 -0700

CBS RADIO News-Talk WCCO-A/MINNEAPOLIS has extended its deal to broadcast UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS football through the 2013 season. DAVE LEE and ERIC NELSON will continue to call the … more

Fox Sports Radio Adds Four Federated Media Stations In Northern Indiana

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:39:48 -0700

An affiliation deal between FOX SPORTS RADIO and FEDERATED MEDIA will bring the network to the FORT WAYNE and SOUTH BEND-ELKHART areas. FEDERATED's Sports WFGA/FORT WAYNE, slated to go to a … more

United Stations Launches 'The Final Lap Weekly'

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:57:47 -0700

UNITED STATIONS RADIO NETWORKS is launching a weekend one-hour talk show version of the network's current short-form auto racing feature THE FINAL LAP. Host KERRY MURPHY will be joined … more

Report: John Bolaris Gets Tryout At WPHT

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:23:18 -0700

Former FOX O&O WTXF-TV (FOX 29)/PHILADELPHIA weatherman JOHN BOLARIS got a tryout as a talk host on CBS RADIO Talk WPHT-A/PHILADELPHIA, reports PHILEBRITY. The site quotes a reader … more

Clark Howard To Appear On HLN's New 'Evening Express'

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:24:55 -0700

CLARK HOWARD is part of HLN's new evening news block to be launched JUNE 4th. The DIAL GLOBAL host is joining the cable news network's "EVENING EXPRESS," its new 5-7p (ET) … more

Brian Hanni Named Men's Basketball Radio Voice For Texas Tech

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:26:56 -0700

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY and LEARFIELD SPORTS' RED RAIDER SPORTS PROPERTIES have named former UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS women's basketball, baseball, and backup men's basketball radio voice BRIAN … more

Two New Local Shows At Team 1010/Palm Springs

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:51:48 -0700

CRC MEDIA WEST, LLC Sports KXPS-A (TEAM 1010)/PALM SPRINGS is adding two new local shows with hosts returning to the market. JULIE BUEHLER's "BUEHLER'S DAY OFF" will air 1-3p (PT) … more

FCC Proposes Fine Against WOYK For Tower Fencing Troubles

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:51:48 -0700

The FCC has proposed a $7,000 fine against WOYK, INC., licensee of Sports WOYK-A/YORK, PA, for antenna fencing violations. An FCC agent observed that the gate at the tower site was broken and … more

KXL's Beck And Burns Are PQ Monthly's Cover Story

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:32:56 -0700

ALPHA BROADCASTING Talk KXL (FM NEWS 101)/PORTLAND evening hosts BYRON BECK and ZACK BURNS are the cover boys for PQ MONTHLY's MAY issue. The article by columnist DANIEL BORGEN talks about … more

Neal Boortz Filling In On CNBC's 'Kudlow Report'

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:20:09 -0700

Watch for DIAL GLOBAL host NEAL BOORTZ as he guest-hosts CNBC's THE KUDLOW REPORT on THURSDAY (5/24) at 7p (ET). BOORTZ will sit in for the vacationing LARRY KUDLOW alongside CNBC chief … more

KIDO's Austin Hill Show Promotes Business Conference

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:26:16 -0700

PEAK BROADCASTING Talk KIDO-A/BOISE host AUSTIN HILL's show served as the exclusive promotional outlet for the annual IDAVATION business development conference in BOISE this year. HILL … more

Another 'Trip For The Troops' For KIDO's Kevin Miller

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:34:30 -0700

KEVIN MILLER is back from his latest trip to meet the troops, this time to FORT HOOD, TEXAS, where he visited the IDAHO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 168th General Aviation Battalion deployment to … more

CRN's 'The Pet Project' Wins Hermes Creative Award

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:42:27 -0700

CRN DIGITAL TALK RADIO's weekly show "THE PET PROJECT" has received the ASSOCIATION OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONALS' HERMES Creative Award for outstanding achievement … more

Official: Larry H. Miller Group Buys Salt Lake's Zone

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:55:22 -0700

It's official, as broker PATRICK COMMUNICATIONS discloses that the owner of the UTAH JAZZ, the LARRY H. MILLER GROUP, is buying Sports KZNS-A-F (97.5 THE ZONE)/SALT LAKE CITY from SLC … more

Robin Quivers To Undergo Surgery

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:55:20 -0700

Get well wishes go out to SIRIUSXM RADIO "HOWARD STERN SHOW" co-host ROBIN QUIVERS, who said on MONDAY's show that she has scheduled a date for an operation to remove a tumor that … more

Kevin Sheehan Inks New 2-Year Deal With ESPN 980/Washington

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:54:09 -0700

RED ZEBRA BROADCASTING Sports WTEM-A (ESPN 980)/WASHINGTON non-2p (ET) "THE SPORTS FIX" co-host KEVIN SHEEHAN has inked a two-year deal to stay with the station and the REDSKINS … more

Gregg Hersholt Tweets That He's Joining KOMO

Tue, 22 May 2012 04:42:43 -0700

Former BONNEVILLE Talk KIRO-F/SEATTLE morning anchor GREGG HERSHOLT will replace the retired BILL YEEND as MANDA FACTOR's co-anchor in mornings at crosstown FISHER News KOMO-A-F, HERSHOLT … more

Eddie Ybarra Joins Illinois Center For Broadcasting

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:20:04 -0700

EDDIE YBARRA has joined ILLINOIS CENTER FOR BROADCASTING/LOMBARD as Dir./Career Services. EDDIE was formerly PD at MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS Country WBFM (B93)/SHEBOYGAN, and he will also … more

PRI Gets $1.6 Million Grant From Gates Foundation

Tue, 22 May 2012 03:57:01 -0700

The BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION has given a two-year, $1.6 million grant to PUBLIC RADIO INTERNATIONAL. The funding is intended for a "major initiative to raise awareness, … more

WEKI/Decatur, AL Upgrades FM Translator Simulcast

Tue, 22 May 2012 04:41:37 -0700

The DECATUR half of FOCUS RADIO Talk simulcast WTKI-A/HUNTSVILLE, AL-WTKI-A/DECATUR, AL has moved its FM translator simulcast W232BX/DECATUR from 94.3 to 94.7 FM, reports the HUNTSVILLE … more

Report: WOR Trying Out Bernadette Castro With David Paterson

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:21:36 -0700

A brief note in CINDY ADAMS' gossip column in the NEW YORK POST says that former NEW YORK STATE Parks Commissioner and CASTRO CONVERTIBLES heir and former Pres./CEO BERNADETTE CASTRO is being … more

PKNRadio.com Links With Radio Domination Streaming Network

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:40:17 -0700

Streaming "Hot Talk" station PKNRadio.com is affiliating with the RADIO DOMINATION STREAMING NETWORK, effective JUNE 1st. PKNRadio will take on RDSN branding and programming … more

Sam Malone Out, 'The Mack Show' In For Mornings At KSEV

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:18:02 -0700

Market veteran SAM MALONE has exited PATRICK BROADCASTING Talk KSEV-A/HOUSTON and RICHARD "MACK" MACHOWICZ is in for mornings at the station, according to FACEBOOK posts reported by … more

Larry King's New Online Show Set For Summer Debut

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:34:53 -0700

LARRY KING's online video show "LARRY KING NOW" will make its debut this SUMMER, reports AP. The show, on Mexican billionaire CARLOS SLIM's new ORA.TV site, was previously … more

Sportswriters Tom Jones, Rick Stroud Named To Host Mornings On WDAE/Tampa

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:07:17 -0700

CLEAR CHANNEL Sports WDAE-A (THE SPORTS ANIMAL)/TAMPA has picked its replacement for DAN SILEO in mornings, hiring TAMPA BAY TIMES sportswriters TOM JONES and RICK STROUD to host 6-9a (ET) … more

Neal Boortz Nominated For Georgia Supreme Court Position

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:01:18 -0700

The GEORGIA Judicial Nominating Commission has confirmed that DIAL GLOBAL host NEAL BOORTZ has been nominated for an opening on the Supreme Court of Georgia. BOORTZ, saying he is … more

George Noory Narrates Documentary On Joplin Tornado

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:56:10 -0700

PREMIERE NETWORKS "COAST TO COAST AM" host GEORGE NOORY is the narrator of a documentary film about the JOPLIN, MO tornado being released TUESDAY (5/22) on the first anniversary of … more

Bloomquist Media, Fisher House Foundation Win PRSA Bronze Anvil Award

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:01:18 -0700

Congratulations to veteran talk programmer and consultant RANDALL BLOOMQUIST's BLOOMQUIST MEDIA and the FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION on winning a 2012 Bronze Anvil award from the PUBLIC … more