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December 27, 2013
Report: Sprint Eyeing T-Mobile
SOFTBANK, the company that owns a majority of SPRINT, was "in the final stages of talks" with DEUTSCHE TELEKOM, the German parent of T-MOBILE, regarding a merger of the two telecom powers, ARS TECHNICA reports. Talks between the two … more »
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September 18, 2013
The 2013 Radio Show Kicks Off In Orlando
FCC Acting Chairwoman MIGNON CLYBURN gave the keynote address at RADIO SHOW 2013 in ORLANDO late WEDNESDAY afternoon, discussing the "revitalization" of the AM dial and revealing that she has circulated a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that … more »
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July 2, 2013
Nielsen To Replace Sprint On S&P 500 Index
NIELSEN HOLDINGS NV is joining the S&P 500, replacing SPRINT NEXTEL after the end of trading on JULY 8th. NIELSEN agreed to acquire ARBITRON INC. in DECEMBER of last year (NET NEWS 12/18/2012). BLOOMBERG reports, "Shareholders of OVERLAND PARK, … more »
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November 6, 2012
Dial Global Kicks Off College Hoops Coverage With Carrier Classic
DIAL GLOBAL will air exclusive audio coverage of the second annual CARRIER CLASSIC college basketball event live from the USS YORKTOWN in CHARLESTON, SC on FRIDAY (11/9). This year's doubleheader, honoring the U.S. military and benefiting the WOUNDED … more »
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September 19, 2012
The Radio Show Gets Underway In Dallas
The RAB/NAB RADIO SHOW got underway TODAY (9/19) at The HILTON ANATOLE in DALLAS. Early sessions included MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS' JEFF MCCARTHY, ENTERCOM's PAT PAXTON and EMMIS' JIMMY STEAL (saying that PPM makes it "a great time to be a great … more »
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January 26, 2012
Walden Pushes FCC Reform Bill For February Markup
Rep. GREG WALDEN (R-OR), Chairman of the House Communications Subcommittee, told reporters WEDNESDAY that the bill reforming FCC processes will be marked up by the full House Energy and Commerce Committee on FEBRUARY 7th. THE HILL reports that WALDEN … more »
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November 8, 2011
Billy Currington To Perform At Quicken Loans Carrier Classic Basketball Game
MERCURY/NASHVILLE artist BILLY CURRINGTON will co-headline the concert at the inaugural QUICKEN LOANS CARRIER CLASSIC basketball game on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11th, along with FIVE FOR FIGHTING. The event will take place on the flight deck of the NAVY … more »
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September 15, 2011
The 2011 Radio Show In Chicago, Day Two
Day two of the NAB and RAB RADIO SHOW at the HYATT REGENCY CHICAGO kicked off on a chilly morning TODAY (9/15) with pickets gone and a full day of sessions in store. CEOs Talk About Economy, Growth, Competition First up was the annual "Leadership … more »
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August 31, 2011
Dept. of Justice Files Antitrust Suit Against AT&T/T-Mobile Merger
The DEPT OF JUSTICE has filed an antitrust lawsuit against AT&T in an attempt to block the merger of AT&T's wireless operations with DEUTSCHE TELEKOM's T-MOBILE. The merger, valued at $39 billion, would create a company with a ombined 130 … more »
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April 25, 2011
It's Mark Ramsey Vs. Jeff Smulyan Over 'Radio Rocks My Phone'
Consultant MARK RAMSEY is no fan of the NAB "Radio Rocks My Phone" campaign. Last week (NET NEWS 4/20), one day after two legislators introduced a resolution in CONGRESS opposing any requirement to have FM chips in mobile devices, the NAB … more »