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    May 19, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  1. New WMFE boss: How do we grow 'robust' radio audience?

    LaFontaine Oliver joins WMFE-FM today as president and general manager of the Orlando public radio station. He has held a similar position at WEAA-FM in Baltimore since 2007. Oliver, who succeeds Jose Fajardo, will be team leader, community liaison and strategic planner for WMFE. He talked recently with staff writer <a href="http://bio.tribune.com/HalBoedeker">Hal Boedeker</a>.
    LaFontaine Oliver joins WMFE-FM today as president and general manager of the Orlando public radio station. He has held a similar position at WEAA-FM in Baltimore since 2007. Oliver, who succeeds Jose Fajardo, will be team leader, community liaison and...

    Tags: Radio Industry, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Media Industry

    2. May 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. KBIG beats KIIS in radio ratings for the first time

    For the first time, KBIG-FM (104.3), the rock and pop purveyor nicknamed "MyFM," took sole possession of first place in the local radio ratings in April, edging ahead of sister station KIIS-FM (102.7) &mdash; the latest leg in a head-to-head battle that has had the pair jockeying for listeners since the beginning of 2012.
    For the first time, KBIG-FM (104.3), the rock and pop purveyor nicknamed "MyFM," took sole possession of first place in the local radio ratings in April, edging ahead of sister station KIIS-FM (102.7) — the latest leg in a head-to-head battle that...

    Tags: Kelly Clarkson, Radio Industry, Black Eyed Peas (music group), Taylor Swift, Rush Limbaugh

    3. May 8, 2013 |Column| Baltimore Sun

  3. Tom Willis uses his feet to spread his message at Camden Yards and other parks

    Tom Willis knows all about making the best of whatever life throws at you.
    Tom Willis knows all about making the best of whatever life throws at you. Born with no arms, he's had to make adjustments — about a million of them. He writes with his feet, for one thing. Steers a car with his feet. Cooks with his feet. He...

    Tags: University of Maryland, College Park, Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, Human Interest, Baltimore Orioles

    4. May 7, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. The day ahead in business

    Reports: Consumer credit for March, 2 p.m.
    Reports: Consumer credit for March, 2 p.m. Local earnings: Akorn Inc., Calamos Asset  Management Inc., Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp., Fuel Tech Inc., John Bean Technologies Corp., KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp., Mondelez International Inc.,...

    Tags: DirecTV Group Inc., The Walt Disney Co., OfficeMax Inc., Credit and Debt, WebMD Health Corporation

    5. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  5. Watchdogs to focus on new media in Nielsen/Arbitron deal -experts

    Reuters
    By Diane Bartz WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. antitrust regulators are likely to scrutinize new forms of advertising as they mull the planned purchase by television rating giant Nielsen Holdings NV of Arbitron Inc, which dominates radio ratings,...

    Tags: Radio Industry, Consumers, Antitrust Issues, Online Advertising, Federal Trade Commission

    6. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. KCRW gets 'Le Show' off the road as part of new strategy

    Harry Shearer is wondering what went wrong. His Sunday morning satire program, "Le Show," is syndicated to about 100 public radio stations nationwide and is also available on shortwave radio, NPR Worldwide and as a podcast on iTunes. Yet the station...

    Tags: Music, Harry Shearer, Radio Industry, Pandora Media, Inc., The Simpsons (tv program)

    7. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. Arbitron shareholders approve sale to Nielsen

    Shareholders of Arbitron Inc. overwhelmingly approved the sale of the Columbia-based company to Nielsen Holdings N.V. during a special stockholders meeting Tuesday.
    Shareholders of Arbitron Inc. overwhelmingly approved the sale of the Columbia-based company to Nielsen Holdings N.V. during a special stockholders meeting Tuesday. Nielsen, the TV ratings company, announced late last year that it would pay $1.26...
    8. Apr 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. KIIS-FM breaks tie with KBIG-FM, reclaims No. 1 spot

    Pop station KIIS-FM (102.7) regained sole possession of first place in the local radio ratings for March, and its Ryan Seacrest-hosted morning show also jumped into the top spot, according to figures released by Arbitron. In February, KIIS had been tied...

    Tags: Music, Ryan Seacrest, Rush Limbaugh, Radio, Entertainment

    9. Apr 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. Hip-hop station KDAY-FM reportedly will be sold, switch formats

    <em>This post has been updated. See below for details.</em>
    This post has been updated. See below for details. KDAY-FM (93.5), the Redondo Beach-based radio station that has been a bastion of R&B, hip-hop and urban contemporary music, is reportedly being sold and likely will flip to a Chinese on-air format in...

    Tags: Radio Industry, Radio, Entertainment

    10. Mar 29, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  10. 50 years of Chicago's WVON: A Chicago voice that echoes nationwide

    In the volatile world of radio, almost nothing lasts half a century.
    In the volatile world of radio, almost nothing lasts half a century. But a great Chicago radio station — WVON-AM 1690 — has managed the feat: The institution marks its 50th anniversary Monday and celebrates with a concert featuring Toni...

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    11. Feb 21, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  11. New FCC proposal to boost Wi-Fi

    The FCC gets the ball rolling on a proposal to release a large chunk of wireless spectrum to improve Wi-Fi reception in crowded public places.
    The FCC gets the ball rolling on a proposal to release a large chunk of wireless spectrum to improve Wi-Fi reception in crowded public places. The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday unanimously voted to craft a plan that would free up an...

    Tags: Federal Communications Commission, Media Industry

    12. Dec 18, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Columbia-based Arbitron to be acquired by Nielsen

    The company that helps TV networks determine what shows get canceled or live for another season is buying the Columbia-based company that helps radio stations decide whether to change formats.
    The company that helps TV networks determine what shows get canceled or live for another season is buying the Columbia-based company that helps radio stations decide whether to change formats. Nielsen Holdings of TV ratings fame announced Tuesday that it...

    Tags: Consumers, Employees, Howard County, Radio, Media Industry

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