Slutzkin Picked As WLS PD
Tracy Slutzkin has been promoted to program director of Citadel News/Talk WLS-AM/Chicago, Robert Feder reports at vocalo.org.
Apple Launches Social Music Service
A flurry of product announcements from Apple Wednesday included a new version of iTunes, complete with Ping, a new music-oriented social network that lets users post opinions, favorites, music they've downloaded, and even concert info. Apple also debuted a new version of the iPod nano (pictured), with FM radio on board, and revamped versions of the iPod touch and shuffle -- still with no radio.
Law Firm 'Investigates' HD Radio
New Jersey personal injury law firm Keefe Bartels says it is investigating HD Radio in cars "and whether consumers are being forced to purchase technology that does not work as claimed." Among the complaints the law firm cites: an "echo sound" when a station switches between HD and analog and "insufficient numbers of HD Radio stations."
RadioTime Acquires TuneIn App
RadioTime has acquired the TuneIn Internet radio iPhone application -- which features the RadioTime directory -- and hired TuneIn's creator as a developer to oversee Phone and future iPad apps.
Mediator Appointed In Tribune Bankruptcy
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Gross has been appointed a mediator in the long-running Tribune Co. bankruptcy proceedings. Tribune CEO Randy Michaels said, "We welcome Judge Gross' participation in the process."
Political Gets Hot In August
A political action committee known as Bankrupting America was the leading political spender in August, Media Monitors reports, as the PAC spent $669,203 on radio to talk about government spending. In second place for the month was the Meg Whitman for Governor campaign in California, with the NAB's ad opposing a performance royalty for radio coming in third.
GGB Las Vegas Closes On Riviera Duo
George Beasley's GGB Las Vegas closes on its $8.5 million purchase of KVGS and KOAS/Las Vegas from Riviera Broadcast Group.
Radio One Again Extends Exchange Offer
Radio One has further extended the expiration date of an offer announced earlier to exchange notes due in 2011 and 2013 for new debt. The company sent talks are continuing with a group of noteholders about amendments to the offer's terms.
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FCC Wants Comments On Mobile Internet
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski says the agency is taking the next step in its plan to "preserve the freedom and openness of the Internet." To that end, the FCC is asking for public comment on how its open Internet rules should apply to mobile broadband and to managed or specialized online services.
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NYMRAD Hosts 'Rated R' For Radio
New York Market Radio will host the "Rated R" event in Times Square on September 28, during Ad Week. The event will feature keynoter Sir Richard Branson and Westwood One personality Dennis Miller, and the aim is to educate advertisers and show them that radio is not a "dirty little word."
Peconic Public Broadcasting Gets Extension For WLIU Purchase
Peconic Public Broadcasting has been given a 72-hour extension to come up with the last payment for WLIU/Long Island. PPB, formed to buy the station and keep its format after Long Island University announced plans to sell, will be put back up for sale if the group can't raise the remaining $637,000, the East Hampton Press reports.
Kosbau Named MM For Greater Media/Detroit
Steve Kosbau is named market manager for Greater Media/Detroit, overseeing Active Rock WRIF-FM, Classic WCSX-FM, and AC WMGC-FM. He was most recently president/GM of Citadel's crosstown WDRQ and WDVD.
New 'Play' In Tampa Bay
CBS Radio flips Smooth Jazz WSJT/Tampa Bay to Hot AC as "Play 98.7," programmed by Rhythmic WLLD PD Orlando Davis and with an airstaff to be announced. The station is playing "today's best hits, without the rap," and core artists include Katy Perry, Train, John Mayer, and Maroon 5.
CMA Broadcast Finalists Named
The Country Music Association names the final nominees for its broadcast awards, with Lon Helton, Lia Knight, and Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase among the finalists for National Broadcast Personality of the Year.
Former Station Owner Exonerated After Fraud Conviction
The conviction on fraud charges of former North Carolina Lottery Commissioner Kevin Geddings, who has owned stations in North Carolina and Florida, has been vacated, and the government ordered to repay his $25,000 fine. Geddings spent more than three years in prison.
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