Adam Kress makes move to KFYI-AM 550 Nov 7, 2009
Our alliance with Phoenix Business Journal gives us a tremendous on-air and online content resource, said Smokey Rivers, director of programming and operations at Clear Channel Radio-Phoenix. The relationship also opens new doors for marketing opportunities between the paper and other Clear Channel stations ... Clear Channel Radio-Phoenix owns and operates eight stations in the Valley. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
G-105 tops local radio market Nov 6, 2009
From top to bottom, it s just a strong radio station, says Dick Harlow, Clear Channel s local general manager ... 1, the 100,000-watt FM station that Clear Channel converted from rock to country three years ago in an effort to challenge s country powerhouse, WQDR 94 ... Harlow confirmed on Nov. 2 that Clear Channel plans to flip WRDU s format to a conservative talk format that will feature pundits Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and Glenn Beck. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
New sponsorship manager joins H'fest (680) Nov 6, 2009
Before being named to join the Harborfest team, Pollard was most recently the deputy development director for the Everson Museum of Art, in Syracuse, as well as a business development associate for Staples and account manager for Clear Channel Communications. We are excited to bring a person with the experience and background we were looking for to fill this very important role at Harborfest, Van Schaack said. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Country Music Star John Rich Named Grand Marshal for 57th Nashville Christmas Parade Hosted by Piedmont Natural Gas Nov 6, 2009
Presenting Media partners are The Tennessean, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Comcast and Clear Channel Communications which includes WSIX 98, 1510 WLAC, 107. 5 The River, 105. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
"Rush Radio" coming to Triad FM station Nov 4, 2009
Kim Pyle, vice president and marketing manager for Clear Channel Radio Greensboro, said that 94 ... Limbaugh s program is syndicated by , a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications ... Premiere moved the program to Clear Channel station in the Triad, pulling it from 600 WSJS-AM in Winston-Salem, which is owned by Curtis Media. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Battle over billboards brewing? Nov 4, 2009
Commissioners approved sign changes at first reading Sept. 21 but put off a final decision Oct. 5 after advertisers opposed amortization and Clear Channel Outdoor threatened possible legal action ... Clear Channel owns 52 of the county's 127 billboard sites, according to company information ... "I think we can come up with an ordinance that would meet the needs of the citizens and the local businesses of the county," said Larry McIntyre, president of Clear Channel Outdoor's Daytona Melbourne... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Police Flooded With Tips In Officer's Shooting Nov 3, 2009
In another effort to find Officer Brenton's killer, Clear Channel donated four billboards located in Kent that show information where tips can be left. The Seattle Police Officers Guild, along with contributions from citizens and Crime Stoppers are offering a total reward of up to $40,000 for information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. (KIRO TV, WA)
> WPTF loses Limbaugh, Hannity Nov 3, 2009
Clear Channel to pull Rush Limbaugh off Raleigh station WPTF - Triangle Business Journal ... Clear Channel to pull Rush Limbaugh off Raleigh station WPTF ... Rush Limbaugh s popular and controversial talk radio show, a mainstay on WPTF AM-680 for more than two decades, will be moving off the Raleigh station at the end of the year a development that signals an impending format flip at a local Clear Channel station. (Triangle Business Journal)
WRDU snags talk-show trio Nov 3, 2009
But Clear Channel now is taking on Curtis Media s WPTF AM-680, whose talk radio format has made it the top-rated local AM station for years. Limbaugh and Hannity s shows currently are heard on WPTF. But Curtis Media President and Chief Operating Officer Phil Zachary said Monday that the in the next few months. (Triangle Business Journal)
Few Clues In 'Cold-Blooded' Shooting Of Seattle Officer Nov 3, 2009
Four billboards have been donated by Clear Channel that will list tip lines and information about the shooting ... Clear Channel donated four digital billboards located in Kent to help find Officer Brenton's killer. (KIRO TV, WA)
Letters to the Editor Nov 1, 2009
Clear Channel is indeed interested in providing such a product in Rio Rancho, as are several other companies ... Clear Channel was crystal clear that such a recommendation was up to the task force members and never assumed in the presentation that it was a done deal. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Judge opposes LA deal for digitizing billboards Oct 31, 2009
Superior Court Judge Terry Green's decision would nullify the city's agreement with CBS Outdoor Inc. and Clear Channel Outdoor Inc. in 2006 that settled lawsuits by the companies challenging the fairness of a city billboard ban in place at the time ... CBS and Clear Channel based their challenge to the earlier ban on an exception it contained allowing some signs ... Jane Usher, a special assistant to the Los Angeles city attorney, said the judge's expected ruling would have no immediate impact... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Aubry Boyd Game Oct 30, 2009
The game is sponsored as a joint effort by the Florida State Department of Athletics, Seminole Boosters and Clear Channel Radio. A donation of $5 for adults and $3 for youth is asked with all proceeds from the game going to the Aubry Boyd Charitable Foundation. (Seminoles.com)
Business Digest: Radio veterans join Clear Channel office Oct 29, 2009
Louis Kaplan has rejoined Clear Channel Radio Fort Myers as a program director and Chad Kersting has transferred to the office to serve as general sales manager ... His 28 years in the industry include a stint as operations manager for Clear Channel Fort Myers ... He comes to here from Clear Channel Tampa, where he served as the local sales manager for three stations. (The News-Press -- Business)
Sample the magic brew Oct 29, 2009
Clear Channel will collect canned goods. "It's a great big day of fun," said chairwoman Theresa Moody. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Judge rules against B93 class action status Oct 29, 2009
IONIA Judge Suzanne Hoseth Kreeger denied class action status to a lawsuit against Clear Channel and B93 for the Birthday Bash flooding in the 8th Circuit Court Tuesday ... Tallman said that Clear Channel and B93 had reason to believe that the fairgrounds were going to flood and that the radio station was negligent in allowing people to park there ... However, Clear Channel and B93's attorney Jon March argued the case for comparative negligence, noting that over 200 vehicles left the south... (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Richard W. Pogue to Become Chairman, Board of Directors, of American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland Oct 28, 2009
Gary Mincer, Clear Channel Radio. Nancy E. Paton, University Hospitals. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Switch by radio station cut a vital link for many Oct 28, 2009
It is a disservice to the Hispanic community in Atlanta for Clear Channel Communications Inc. to have dropped Viva 105. 7. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Radio head to resign Oct 28, 2009
Randall Mays, president and chief financial officer of Clear Channel Communications Inc., plans to step down from his role at the radio broadcaster, according to a person with knowledge of his plans ... The private 00000A3F equity groups Bain Capital Partners LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners LP took control of San Antonio-based Clear Channel in a $17 ... Randall Mays, president and chief financial officer of Clear Channel Communications Inc., plans to step down from his role at the radio... (New York Post -- Business)
Needham & Company, LLC Hires Laura Martin To Cover Media and Entertainment Oct 28, 2009
At Media Metrics, she published independent research about Americas largest entertainment, cable, internet and outdoor companies, including Disney, News Corp., Time Warner, CBS, Viacom, Google, Yahoo and Clear Channel Outdoor. In 2006 and 2007, she was ranked among the Best of Independent Research by Institutional Investor. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Have fun at the Zoo Oct 28, 2009
"McDonald's, Kool Smiles, The Play Place and Clear Channel Radio will have trick-or-treat stations, so there's little chance that your child will walk away without something sweet to eat. Clear Channel, Comcast, Nissan and Party City are all Boo at the Zoo sponsors."There's so much fun, right from when you walk in," said Jim Fox, the midday personality at Clear Channel-owned Q105.1 radio in Jackson. Fox and his wife live in Rankin County and take their kids to Boo at the Zoo each year."It's not... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Reportlinker Adds Internet Radio Makes Waves Oct 27, 2009
- Spotlight: Clear Channel. - Spotlight: Sirius XM. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Letters to the Editor Oct 25, 2009
Clear Channel is indeed interested in providing such a product in Rio Rancho, as are several other companies ... Clear Channel was crystal clear that such a recommendation was up to the task force members and never assumed in the presentation that it was a done deal. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Save Space campaign beginning to catch on Oct 25, 2009
Clear Channel Outdoor is touting the campaign on 34 digital billboards across the country. Sites include Seattle; Dallas; Wichita, Kan. (Florida Today)
Leveraged Buyouts Left for Dead Finding Life Trimming $527 Billion of Debt Oct 24, 2009
The six companies are Harrahs, Energy Futures Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. unit, Realogy, San Antonio-based Clear Channel Communications Inc., Austin, Texas-based Freescale Semiconductor Inc. and Univision Communications Inc. in New York. Credit-default swaps pay the buyer face value in exchange for the underlying debt or the cash equivalent if a company fails to meet its debt obligations. (Bloomberg)
Pop2Life Gives Rihanna Fans an Ocean View From Royal Caribbean International's Oasis of the Seas Oct 24, 2009
Pop2Life brought Island Def Jam Music Group, Clear Channel Radio and Royal Caribbean International together to give lucky winners (and their invited guests) access to an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime performance by Rihanna and a private three-night sailing onboard the cruise line's new Oasis of the Seas, the world's largest and most revolutionary cruise ship, debuting this November. Dedicated fans can win this money-can't-buy experience by tuning-in to Clear Channel radio stations across the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Boo at the Zoo Oct 24, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. JOE LEE Rankin Ledger Correspondent October 24, 2009. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Funeral home offers electronic billboard obits Oct 22, 2009
Wild was approached by Clear Channel Outdoors, which provides the digital billboards, about advertising Iles Funeral Home on the signs ... "I thought it was forward thinking and innovative," said Tim Jameson, president of the Des Moines division of Clear Channel Outdoor. (Fresno Bee)
Making Whoopi Oct 22, 2009
And some guys who ran a radio -- Clear Channel -- came and said, Would you be interested in doing a radio show. And thank God they did because they really carried me. (Fox News)
Cold-case faces appear on Portland billboards Oct 21, 2009
Space for the billboards has been donated by Clear Channel Outdoor; another $2,300 to produce the billboards was donated by the Multnomah County Sheriffs Management Association, the Deputy Sheriffs Association, the Corrections Deputy Associations and the retired detectives. Officials said most of the vinyl billboards will be in east Portland and Gresham, some close to where the slayings took place. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Cold case homicides get another look on metro billboards Oct 20, 2009
Clear Channel Outdoor, owner of the billboards, has donated them for the project at no cost to taxpayers. Funding for production of the billboards was donated by a coalition of deputy and corrections unions, Multnomah County retirees and the Multnomah County Sheriff s Management Association. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Cold-case faces to appear on Portland billboards Oct 20, 2009
Space for the billboards has been donated by Clear Channel Outdoor; another 2,300 to produce the billboards was donated by the Multnomah County Sheriff s Management Association, the Deputy Sheriff s Association, the Corrections Deputy Associations and the retired detectives. Officials said most of the vinyl billboards will be in east Portland and Gresham, some close to where the slayings took place. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Austin No. 3 for live music? Oct 16, 2009
Clear Channel ups video. Clear Channel Radio s popular Apple iPhone application, iheartradio ... Clear Channel Radio first unveiled its stripped music series in 2005. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Football Set for Heavyweight Bout at No. 2 UNI Oct 14, 2009
FCS Radio Game of the Week: Broadcast through Clear Channel Communications' 50,000 watt all-sports station - The Homer - 1530 AM WCKY in Cincinnati with Frank Santore (play-by-play) ... The game is also the FCS Radio Game of the Week with Frank Santore's call, which is available to over half of the United States and Canada through Clear Channel Communications megastation - The Homer - 1530 AM WCKY in Cincinnati. (Siusalukis.com)
Clear Channel Radio extends reach into music video content Oct 14, 2009
Clear Channel Radio s popular Apple iPhone application, iheartradio ... Clear Channel Radio first unveiled its stripped music series in 2005 ... A spokesman for Clear Channel Radio in New York says the company decided to use the same music technology platform for the company s radio station Web sites to create on-demand content for the iheartradio. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Clear Channel's "Green is Good" Environmental Radio Show Now Available on Apple's iTunes Oct 14, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John S. Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nations leading recycler of electronic waste and trailblazing green collar workforce employer, has announced that his popular, Clear Channel Produced Green is Good radio show is now available to listeners all over the world via Apples iTunes. The weekly half-hour interview program, co-hosted by Shegerian and radio veteran Mike Brady, was launched by Clear Channel in mid-April... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Clear Channel expands music video content Oct 13, 2009
Clear Channel Radio extends reach into music video content - San Antonio Business Journal ... Clear Channel Radio extends reach into music video content ... Clear Channel Radio s popular Apple iPhone application, iheartradio. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Country Stars Appeal To FCC Oct 12, 2009
Grand Ole Opry star Porter Wagoner said "clear channel" used to mean a powerful coast-to-coast radio signal like the one that used to broadcast the Opry. But he said when you say it now, people think about Clear Channel Communications Inc., the media conglomerate that owns hundreds of radio stations and other media outlets ... I tend to agree wioth them Clear Channel owns 1150 radio stations, most of which are country format stations, I don't mind country but do not want to listen to it all the... (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Rush Limbaugh's Lip Meets Soros Cash in NFL Bid: Scott Soshnick Oct 12, 2009
Limbaugh, who reaches about 20 million listeners and is syndicated on about 600 radio stations, last year signed an eight-year, $400 million contract with Clear Channel Communications Inc.. The Checketts group has big bucks. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Dow gains 61, Freeport tops AZ gains again Oct 9, 2009
Dow gains 61, Freeport, Clear Channel lead AZ stocks - Phoenix Business Journal ... Dow gains 61, Freeport, Clear Channel lead AZ stocks ... Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE:CCO) led percentage gains, up 8. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Michael Savage's ousting draws complaints Oct 9, 2009
Over at Clear Channel, KNEW (910 AM) dumped the controversial Michael Savage Sept. 10 and announced a "new 910 AM" and "a new generation of talk radio." Actually, the only change was the replacement of Savage with the equally political but less savage "John and Ken Show," which comes out of Los Angeles, and a legal show late on Sundays. On KNEW's Web site, John Scott, who serves as PD for both the liberal KKGN (Green 960) and KNEW, wrote: "We have decided to go in a different philosophical and... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Don Weeks makes the Hall of Fame Oct 7, 2009
Weeks joined the station, now part of Clear Channel Communications, in 1980. The other inductees this year include Charles Osgood from CBS television and longtime CBS radio personality Harry Harrison. (Albany Times Union)
Mike Tomlin press conference Oct 7, 2009
Q: (Another Clear Channel employee with rambling question about Polamalu game-readiness decision. . (SteelCitySports.com)
Bankers' revenge Oct 7, 2009
Citi, others give static to Clear Channel's PE firms ... The third time is no charm for Clear Channel Communications ... That means Clear Channel may now default by year-end or early next year, one of the sources said. (New York Post -- Business)
Commission peels back on passing county sign ordinance Oct 7, 2009
Advertisers and local sign owners, including Clear Channel Outdoor, balked at the proposed change and have met with officials to discuss what it could mean for their signs -- and the county. "They just needed some more time, as did we, to put the stories together to come up with a game plan to benefit everybody," said Larry McIntyre, president of Clear Channel Outdoor's Daytona Melbourne division ... While county officials said removing the signs would reduce driver distractions and make the... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Premiere Radio Networks Launches "London Calling" Internationally Oct 5, 2009
Premiere Radio Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, syndicates 90 radio programs and services to more than 5,000 radio affiliations and reaches over 190 million listeners weekly. Premiere Radio is the number one radio network in the country and features the following personalities: Rush Limbaugh, Jim Rome, Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Bob Delilah, Steve Harvey, Blair Garner, George Noory, John Boy and Billy, Big Tigger, Dr. Dean Edell, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Jason... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Football Seeks 400th Program Victory Saturday Oct 4, 2009
FCS Radio Game of the Week: Broadcast through Clear Channel Communications' 50,000 watt all-sports station - The Homer - 1530 AM WCKY in Cincinnati with Frank Santore (play-by-play), Dan Buchanan (color analyst) and Elwin Huffmann (sideline reporter) ... The game is also the FCS Radio Game of the Week, which is available to over half of the United States and Canada through Clear Channel Communications megastation - The Homer - 1530 AM WCKY in Cincinnati. (Siusalukis.com)
Beer ads at Cedar Park Station in Melrose make brief return Oct 1, 2009
and the Outdoor Advertising Board, claiming that the MBTA and Clear Channel needed to seek approval under local zoning laws regarding outdoor advertising. However, a Superior Court judge ruled in April 2007 that the MBTA was within its rights to erect billboards on T property, such as the Cedar Park station, saying the Legislature has granted the MBTA power over advertising on its property and citing both the state s general laws and a 2004 case that obligate the MBTA to maximize... (Melrose Free Press, MA)
County leaders consider ordinance change for roadway ads Sep 26, 2009
And while local preservationists like Scenic A1A Pride applaud the move, advertisers -- including Clear Channel Outdoor -- aren't happy ... Clear Channel Outdoor owns 52 of those "legally erected, conforming" signs, McIntyre said, but he could not confirm how many stood in the unincorporated county ... If approved, Clear Channel will seek corporate and legal advice to determine the company's next step, McIntyre said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Miss That Headliner Panel or CMO at Advertising Week? Hear It Now on WADV Sep 26, 2009
Source: Clear Channel Radio ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clear ChannelRadio ... Brainerd Communicators, Inc. for Clear Channel RadioCourtney Kaczak or Michele Clarke, 212-986-6667. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Clear Channel expands N.Y. digital network Sep 25, 2009
Clear Channel launches outdoor digital network in New York - San Antonio Business Journal ... Clear Channel launches outdoor digital network in New York ... Clear Channel officials say this is the nation s first digital display network concentrated in a downtown area. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Kagiso Media eyes the outdoors Sep 25, 2009
It will sell its shares in Kagiso Outdoor, the holding company of Merafe Outdoor, formerly Clear Channel Merafe, because of long payback periods. Kagiso Media, the owner of Jacaranda FM, will also apply for new regional radio stations in Gauteng, the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. (Business Report, South Africa)
Clear Channel Spectacolor to Launch First Cable-Style Broadcast Network Focused on All Things Times Square Sep 24, 2009
Source: Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clear Channel Spectacolor, the U.S. market leader in spectacular sign displays and a division of the worlds largest outdoor advertising company, today announced the creation of the Times Square Network ... Increasingly, if its happening in Times Square, its happening on SpectacolorHD, said Harry Coghlan, president of Clear Channel Spectacolor. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
UF alum plane crashSunny's Ross gets boot Sep 23, 2009
So I totally dropped all Clear Channel stations from the radio and tried WRMF once again. I could not stand Danny, but did like Deena and Bill with Jennifer. (The Palm Beach Post)
Glenn Beck becomes damaged goods Sep 22, 2009
At the time of Beck's arrival, the station's on-air personalities and playlists were staid bordering on geriatric, as captured in the WRKA slogan, "Between Rock and the Rocking Chair." Anticipating his future bosses at Clear Channel and CNN, WRKA saw Beck as the bright new thing capable of drawing younger listeners. A $70,000 salary made Beck the largest investment in the station's makeover. (Salon)
And the Award Goes To.... Sep 22, 2009
Clear Channel Unveils OToole Award Winners of $1 Million in Free Advertising. Celebrating Exemplary Creativity, Prize Offers Unrivaled Impressions via Clear Channels Radio, Digital or Platforms ... Source: Clear Channel Communications. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Clear Channel Showcasing One-of-a-Kind Experiences, Top Execs at Advertising Week 2009 Sep 21, 2009
Source: Clear Channel Communications Inc. ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Heres the complete guide to where youll see Clear Channel executives and the companys unparalleled assets during the sixth year of the largest gathering of advertising and media leaders in North America ... GOLD SPONSORClear Channel Communications is honored to support the sixth year of Advertising Week as a Gold sponsor. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Varsity Media Completes Wireless Grids Corporation Merger Sep 19, 2009
" The merger forges together the software expertise and significant academic research accomplishments of WGC with the extensive corporate relationships and proven successful professional management of VMG. In summary, the ultimate goal of the combined entity is to provide the next generation software communication platform, for mobile and wireless electronic devices. VMG is also very close to finalizing several announcements as it relates to leadership, product development and other significant... (PR Newswire)
Fillmore offers $50 'season ticket' Sep 18, 2009
Live Nation was spun off in 2005 from radio giant Clear Channel Communications. It is the world's largest concert promoter, staging 22,000 shows in 33 countries last year. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Clear Channel's "Green is Good" Radio Show Brings Environmental Issues Front and Center Sep 17, 2009
The weekly half-hour interview program, co-hosted by Shegerian and radio veteran Mike Brady, was launched by Clear Channel in mid-April and is already the nations #1 green themed radio show ... Innovative, practical and entertaining -- I love what's been created with our Green is Good show, said Jeff Negrete, Market Manager for Clear Channel ... We are fortunate enough to have one of the most successful and dynamic environmental entrepreneurs in the country in John Shegerian to deliver... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
TV doctor makes house calls Sep 17, 2009
It is sponsored by St. Luke's Spirit of Women, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, KMEG and Clear Channel. More Headlines. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Clear Channel Radio to Program WADV as News/Talk Station for Advertising Week 2009 Sep 17, 2009
Source: Clear Channel Radio ... Highlights on select Clear Channel Radio news/talk stations nationwide ... Brainerd Communicators, Inc. for Clear Channel RadioMichele Clarke or Nancy Zakhary, 212-986-6667. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New iPod Nano: Tiny package, big features Sep 16, 2009
The feature only works with songs that are available in iTunes, and on the still relatively few stations that are participating, notably those from Clear Channel. For FM reception, youll have to plug in headphones. (USA Today -- Tech)
Football hosts Southwest Baptist Saturday at 6 p.m. Sep 15, 2009
through the facilities of Clear Channel Communications' 50,000 watt all-sports station - The Homer - 1530 AM WCKY in Cincinnati and online at www. 1530homer. (Siusalukis.com)
Clear Channel gives $1M in free ad time Sep 15, 2009
Clear Channel to offer free advertising to OToole Award winners - San Antonio Business Journal ... Clear Channel to offer free advertising to OToole Award winners ... Clear Channel will give $300,000 in free advertising to the winners of the best large, mid-sized and small agency and $100,000 to the best national public service campaign winner. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
