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Forecast – hundreds of new low Power FMs more likely, after Senate committee action. • Oklahoma City’s alt-rock “Spy” returns, as its former morning man buys KINB (105.3). • Emmis pulls a double-switch in Austin – adult alternative KGSR gets a better frequency, clears out room for a new Spanish station.
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Emmis keeps Austin guessing about the new format at 93.3. • Sure enough, Cincinnati pre-currency PPMs show rock and classic hits higher, urban lower. • Crowd-caster Jelli gets mainstream attention today.
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The NAB digs in on performance royalty. • Mel’s not leaving Sirius XM to run NBC Universal – or any other “large media company.” • Emmis to blow up Austin’s “Hot 93.3” KDHT?
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Premiere folds the Jeff Foxworthy Countdown after a decade. • Some retailers are expanding during the recession – and one of ’em is mega-car dealer AutoNation. • To pay off existing credit arrangements, Salem offers a “private placement” of $300 million in notes.
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Farid Suleman will likely stay on at Citadel, regardless… • More changes at syndicator Citadel Media – the new “Hot AC” morning show will be Kidd Kraddick. • And at Citadel Media’s “Classic Hits” service…
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“The industry is at risk, and the FCC just doesn’t understand what’s going on with lending.” • Syndicator Citadel Media makes some “tough decisions” on formats and people. • Time’s up for Citadel’s “Timeless” format.
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Dobbs quits CNN, continues radio show. • The hidden stock-play against Clear Channel – buying up shares of Clear Channel Outdoor. • Clear Channel sells research firm/smooth jazz specialist Broadcast Architecture to its president, Allen Kepler.
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“Pre-packaged”, “pre-arranged” – one of them could be in the near future for Citadel and Regent. • Dan Mason stays at CBS Radio, with a re-alignment around him at “CBS Local Media.” • Anton Guitano advances to COO of the new CBS Local Media.
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Hurricane Ida has the Gulf Coast nervous, and radio geared up. • Broadcasters keep the heat on Congress about putting FM tuners in cell phones. • Veteran New York executive Maire Mason is out at CBS Radio.
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A 10% unemployment rate brings Santa Claus to a lot of towns earlier than usual. • Citadel's discussing Chapter 11 with its lenders. • The Citadel big markets did better than smaller ones in Q3.
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“Could October be for sports stations what December is for ACs?” • You’ve got to be a little crazy to jump off a 1,339-foot broadcast tower that’s “live.” • A compromise clears the way for power hikes on HD Radio.
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FCC Commissioner Michael Copps says “Blame us” for letting consolidation get out of hand. • NAB wants a relaxed newspaper cross-ownership ban. • New October PPMs place CHR KIIS-FM (102.7) back on top in Los Angeles.
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Cumulus CEO Lew Dickey says “larger markets appear to be gaining revenue traction” ahead of smaller ones. • Good news from Viacom about advertising. • Eastlan Ratings attracts a new investor – FMR’s Bruce Fohr – who’s got his own call center.
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In Washington, asking to negotiate is a sign of weakness. • Time Magazine – Larry Wilson was recuperating from broken bones when he thought about radio again. • Radio’s online revenues should grow 12% this year – and accelerate, says SNL Kagan.
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Stations go all-Christmas for two reasons. • Latest PPM-driven format change – St. Louis urban “Beat 100.3” goes holiday stunting. • FM radio's Christmas ploy faces more competition than ever.
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