Least Favorite Term: ‘Unskippable’
In a gift to video consumers around the world, YouTube announced it would be phasing out those maddening 30-second unskippable
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‘Idol’ Return Clears Legal Hurtle
A few weeks ago we reported the rumors that forces are at work behind the scenes to revive American Idol.
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UMG To Manage Prince Recordings
UMG Universal Music Group (UMG) yesterday announced a multi-year agreement with the Estate of Prince Rogers Nelson and NPG Records
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Rome Remains In The Jungle
Famous sports personality Jim Rome has inked a multi-year contract renewal with CBS Sports Radio, the 24/7 sports network operated
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Beasley Divests Greenville, NC
• Beasley Media Group, Inc. has entered into an asset purchase agreement to sell WNCT-AM, WNCT-FM, WSFL-FM, WIKS-FM, WMGV-FM and
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New Beginning For The End
In what could be an unprecedented move, at 12:01am this Wednesday, Entercom will flip the giant knife switch to formally
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Entercom Shutting Down KDND/Sacramento
Entercom took the industry by surprise, to say the least, last week when it took the audacious and unexpected step
Read moreMega Entercom/CBS Radio Deal
Early yesterday morning, CBS Corp. formally announced it was getting out of the radio business after nine decades. Pause for
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Prince Music To Stream Again
For the first time in 19 months, Prince’s most popular songs are set to make their return to most streaming
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BMG + BBRMG
BMG has acquired Nashville-based independent powerhouse BBR Music Group (BBRMG), including its associated labels Broken Bow Records, Stoney Creek Records,
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