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- Citadel co-founder builds new radio outfit
Larry Wilson, co-founder of Citadel Communications Corp., is getting back into the radio game, with a string of six stations in Portland, Ore., four purchased from CBS and two from Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. The new venture, Alpha Broadcasting, is taking a local approach. Wilson said, "Listeners want to talk about the mayor, the new light rail that's going in, the local sports teams." TIME
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- Profile: FCC commissioner Mignon Clyburn
When Mignon Clyburn joined the FCC, most people in Washington only knew her as the daughter of House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, D-S.C. This article takes a look at Clyburn's career and background, as well as her reaction to the first intensive lobbying effort of her term on the question of Internet access rule-making. The Washington Post/Post Tech
(11/4)
- Cumulus chief sees good times ahead for radio
Although radio's recovery is under way, a full comeback could take some time, according to Cumulus Media Chairman-CEO Lew Dickey. Cumulus recently hired 50 ad sales reps and has plans to recruit another 50 by the end of 2009. "We don't know what 2010 is going to bring," Dickey told analysts during an earnings call. "We're of the belief that it is going to be positive." Radio Ink
(11/3)
, Radio Business Report
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- Oscars to be hosted by Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin
Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin have been tapped by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to host the Oscars telecast on March 7 on ABC. The two, who co-star in the upcoming film, "It's Complicated," are expected to lend an edgier "spirit du combat" to the proceedings, according to producer Bill Mechanic. The New York Times
(11/3)
- Nielsen: Broadcast radio reaches 77% of adults daily
A Nielsen analysis found that 90% of adults listened to some audio medium on a daily basis, with broadcast radio reaching 77% daily, and 11.6% listening to digital music players like iPods. Nielsen's Michael Link said: "What this report shows is that 18 to 34s aren't abandoning radio. Rather, they're adding new audio technologies in addition to broadcast radio consumption." Mediaweek
(11/3)
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- Mid-term elections hold promise for Cincinnati TV ad market
The TV market in Cincinnati, Ohio, is getting a boost, thanks to ads for a casino gambling initiative and the success of the Bengals NFL team. There also is the potential for a mid-term elections windfall, this article says. "We're battle-tested at this point," said Richard Dyer, president-general manager of WLWT-TV. "We all look optimistically to 2010." Broadcasting & Cable
(11/2)
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- Is there a future for printed news?
Some investors are betting on a rebound in the newspaper sector, but despite financial gains from cost-cutting measures like layoffs and pay cuts, newspaper publishers are facing competition from digital outlets, an uncertain advertising market and many firms have onerous debt obligations. Fitch Ratings analyst Mike Simonton noted, "It's possible that newspapers are cutting costs to a level that accelerates the departure of their audiences towards other outlets." The Wall Street Journal
(11/4)
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Crystal Award Entry Information Now Available
Entry information for the prestigious NAB Crystal Radio Award for year-round commitment to community service is available online here. Find all of the information on entry rules and guidelines that you need, as well as tips on putting together a solid entry.
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- Copps unloads on broadcasters, no-show journalists
In opening remarks at Tuesday's FCC hearing on media ownership, FCC commissioner Michael Copps complained about a lack of attendance at the event by the press, of consolidation in media and the quality of broadcast programming, and suggested that perhaps broadcasters should give up their spectrum allotments to make room for national wireless broadband. Copps said, "Maybe those who want the spectrum back have the better of the argument after all." Broadcasting & Cable
(11/3)
- Comcast-NBCU deal likely to clear regulatory hurdles
Although analysts believe Comcast's potential acquisition of a majority stake in NBC Universal would likely be approved by regulators, the deal probably would be subject to "must-carry" provisions similar to those attached to the 2003 alliance of DirecTV and News Corp., industry-watchers say. The deal also would impact the online video marketplace by giving Comcast control over one of the five video "majors" in the U.S., and a 30% stake in Hulu, according to this article. The Washington Post/Post Tech
(11/3)
- Groups: FCC should hold fast with ownership regs
The FCC should not relax its regulations for media ownership because of hardships currently facing broadcasters, per testimony delivered at a public hearing by Free Press, United Church of Christ, Media Access Project and other critics of media consolidation. The session was the second of three hearings being conducted in conjunction with the FCC's once-every-four-years media ownership review. Multichannel News
(11/3)
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