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July 4, 2009
Top Story
Fire Forces KOMO/Seattle To Evacuate
SEATTLE -- July 3, 2009: A fire at Fisher Plaza Thursday night meant the building had to be evacuated. Fisher's News KOMO-AM & FM and sister KOMO-TV were broadcasting from remote locations Friday.
Business
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Staff Cuts Come To Iowa Public Radio
DES MOINES -- July 3, 2009: Iowa Public Radio has completed a realignment that included merging three stations, and has cut nine staff positions, or 14 percent of its workforce.
Scion Site Highlights HD Radio
DETROIT -- July 3, 2009: Automaker Scion is highlighting the "HD Radio experience" in its 2010 xB model on the company's consumer website, with a nice video highlighting HD features.
WWBA/Tampa Goes Mobile
TAMPA BAY -- July 2, 2009: Genesis Communications' News/Talk WWBA/Tampa is now available over mobile phones, through a deal with AudioNow. Listeners can call in to listen live on any mobile phone.
Turning Up Internet Radio Advertising
ADVERTISEMENT -- July 1: With 70+ broadcasters and pure-play providers, state-of-the-art ad platform and an expanding roster of top advertisers, TargetSpot is turning up internet radio advertising. Learn more.
Industry
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New Radio Heard Here Spots Debut
July 3, 2009: A new group of radio spots for the "Radio Heard Here" campaign is now available in the New Music Series, featuring Josh Hoge, Tim Brantley, and Ayo. New ad-oriented spots are also up.
1330 Offers Jackson Tribute
July 3, 2009: 1330 Networks is offering a free montage of 20 Michael Jackson hits for use by any station that wants to honor the late pop star.
Cumulus CFO Gausvik Resigns
ATLANTA -- July 2, 2009: Cumulus CFO Marty Gausvik has resigned, the company announced. VP/Controller J.P. Hannan will serve as interim CFO.
Strider Joins TKRN For Affiliate Relations
CLEVELAND -- July 2, 2009: Phil Strider is the newly named VP/Affiliate Relations for the Tom Kent Radio Network.
Technology
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Record-Breaking Digital Sales For Jackson
July 3, 2009: Nielsen SoundScan reports a huge increase in digital sales for the music of Michael Jackson in the wake of the pop star's death on June 25.
Washington
Arbitron: FCC Has 'Absolutely No Authority' To Regulate PPM
WASHINGTON -- July 2, 2009: In comments filed in the FCC's notice of inquiry on the Portable People Meter, Arbitron says flatly that the FCC "has absolutely no authority" to regulate the PPM. The company also points to minority-targeted stations that, it says, have maintained or improved their ratings in PPM markets, saying there is "no consistent pattern" of minority radio stations showing only lower ratings under the PPM.
PPM Coalition: PPM 'Sub-Standard'
WASHINGTON -- July 2, 2009: The PPM Coalition -- which filed the emergency petition that has the FCC considering whether to formally investigate of Arbitron's PPM and its effect on minority radio -- in an FCC filing claims Arbitron has "determined .. that accurately measuring minority audiences is too expensive" and calls the PPM as currently implemented a "corner-cutting, inferior, sub-standard research methodology."
ICBC Urges PPM Investigation, Emmis Differs
WASHINGTON -- July 2, 2009: ICBC Broadcast Holdings is urging the FCC to proceed with a full investigation of the PPM, while Emmis, which owns several minority-targeted stations, says the technology needs improvement but the commission should leave matters to the Media Rating Council.
Radio Ink
Mason To Open Forecast 2010
NEW YORK -- July 2, 2009: CBS Radio President/CEO Dan Mason will deliver opening remarks at Radio Ink's Forecast 2010, set for December 8 at the Harvard Club in New York. Mason, one of the most respected, forward-thinking figures in the industry, will speak candidly about what he sees ahead for radio in 2010.
Radio Classifieds Game Changes
July 3, 2009: Radio Ink Introduces Flat Rate Classified Ads. One Price. Unlimited Text.
Updated: Radio Pros Available
July 3, 2009: If you've been displaced by the changes in the business or are seeking a new opportunity, Radio Ink wants to help. Put your name in front of the industry with a free listing in Radio Pros Available. And we'll be happy to post your aircheck or demo, or a link to your website. Click the headline to learn more.
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