John Andrew "Andyman" Davis, PD and afternoon drive jock on WWCD in Columbus, Ohio, has reportedly drowned while on vacation in Michigan. Andy had been on WWCD since 1991. He was reportedly known for a highly successful Christmas fundraiser every year, called Andyman-a-Thon....
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2010 NAB MARCONI RADIO AWARD
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Association of Broadcasters announced today the finalists for the 2010 NAB Marconi Radio Awards honoring radio stations and on-air personalities for excellence in broadcasting. The winners will be announced on September 30 at the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show held during the 2010 Radio Show at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, D.C. LEGENDARY STATION
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One of the top morning shows in the U.S., Dave Shelly and Chainsaw, were yanked off KGB last January. They will return to broadcast mornings on 100.7 JACK FM (KFMB-FM) starting August 2nd. The show has been successful in San Diego for some 20 years. ...
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Today, a New York federal appeals court ruled the U.S. Federal Communications indecency rules are unconstitutional. The Court ruled the policy is "unconstitutionally vague" and violates First Amendment rights guaranteeing freedom of speech to all Americans.
In the case of Fox Television Stations Inc. v. FCC, 06-1760, Second Circuit Court of Appeals...the court struck down the FCC policy regarding "fleeting expletives" ..in FCC language..the...
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Mobile Apps Target African-American
and Urban Listeners in 15 U.S. Urban Markets AirKast, and Radio One announced today that the companies have signed an agreement to deliver iPhone and BlackBerry mobile applications for Radio One radio stations. In total, 51 Radio One stations will have both iPhone and BlackBerry mobile applications available to listeners by the end of summer 2010. Android mobile applications will be available soon thereafter. ...
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WASHINGTON -- The 2010 Radio Show will feature a series of sessions designed specifically for radio engineers and broadcasters interested in learning about radio from a technology perspective, show organizers announced today. The sessions will be held September 29 - October 1 during the 2010 Radio Show at the Grand Hyatt Washington hotel in Washington, D.C.
The three-day program will include panel sessions with industry experts who will answer ...
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Mays Will Continue as Chairman; Search for New CEO Underway SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clear Channel Communications, Inc. today announced that Mark P. Mays has decided to step down from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer and has asked the Board of Directors to initiate a search for his replacement. Mays will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors and will remain actively involved with the company in that c...
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Nearly Seven Million More People Listen to RADAR Network Affiliated Stations Compared To Last Year
COLUMBIA, MD; June 15, 2010 – Radio reaches more than 239 million Persons aged 12 and older over the course of a typical week, according to the RADAR® 105 National Radio Listening Report, which releases Monday, June 21, 2009. Since the December 2007 RADAR 95 report, the RADAR national radio listening estimates and network radio audience reports h...
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 KMUD-FM in Garberville, in northern California's Humboldt County regularly broadcasts pending raids on the local marijuana crops, to warn the growers. The community radio station has been doing it for years, but the Sheriff and other law enforcement officials say they want it stopped. For whatever reason, there has been a step up in raids and the sheriff says they are running into armed dealers and he's afraid the alerts could get officers...
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Clear Channel Radio's Total Traffic Network (CCTTN) and INRIX(R) today announced the first traffic broadcast to include predictive traffic information. The companies also announced they've extended their relationship through 2015. Called Total Traffic HD Plus, Clear Channel Radio's HD Radio(TM) data service provides the industry with a faster, better-quality and less expensive alternative to satellite-based approaches. Total Traffic HD Plus goe...
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