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February 7, 2014
Talk Radio Notables Gather For Talk Show Boot Camp 2014
The 2014 TALK SHOW BOOT CAMP opened FRIDAY at the OMNI HOTEL in frigid downtown DALLAS, gathering some of the biggest names in the Talk radio industry (those who could get there despite the weather, to be precise). The annual event was created by … more »
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August 2, 2013
NAB Congratulates New FCC Nominee
In response to President OBAMA nominating MICHAEL O'RIELLY as FCC Commissioner (NET NEWS 8/1), NAB Pres./CEO GORDON SMITH said, "NAB congratulates MICHAEL O'RIELLY on his nomination to the FCC. He will bring years of public policy experience … more »
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August 1, 2013
White House To Nominate Senate Aide Michael P. O'Rielly For Open FCC G.O.P. Seat
As expected, President OBAMA will nominate MICHAEL P. O'RIELLY, an aide to Sen. JOHN CORNYN (R-TX), to the open Republican seat on the FCC. O'RIELLY would replace ROBERT MCDOWELL, who left the Commission earlier this year. The WHITE … more »
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May 28, 2013
Sony's Michael Lynton Resigns From Broadcasting Board Of Governors
SONY ENTERTAINMENT CEO MICHAEL LYNTON has resigned from the BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS, where he has served since JULY 2nd, 2010 and was appointed Interim Presiding Governor in FEBRUARY, 2012. VARIETY reports that LYNTON, in his resignation letter … more »
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May 1, 2013
It's Official: Tom Wheeler Nominated To Chair FCC, Mignon Clyburn Named Interim Chair
The WHITE HOUSE has made it official and has nominated venture capitalist and former NCTA and CTIA lobbyist TOM WHEELER to be the new Chairman of the FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, replacing the outgoing JULIUS GENACHOWSKI (NET NEWS 4/30). Also … more »
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April 24, 2013
AWM Calls For More Diversity On FCC
The ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA (AWM) is one of 50 national organizations to send a letter to THE WHITE HOUSE today urging the OBAMA ADMINISTRATION to nominate candidates committed to promoting diversity and inclusion when filling the chair and … more »
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February 26, 2013
B. Smith's Interview With Michelle Obama Airs Today On Sirius XM Urban View
SIRIUS XM RADIO URBAN VIEW "THE B. SMITH AND 'THANK YOU DAN' SHOW" co-host B. SMITH's interview with First Lady MICHELLE OBAMA will air on TODAY's edition of the show at 5p (ET). The First Lady is on the show to … more »
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December 27, 2012
Announcing The 2012 Paigey Awards
So it was the day after CHRISTMAS and I was leisurely trolling through my In-Box and there was an e-mail from JOEL DENVER and JEFF SILBERMAN from ALL ACCESS that inquired, "So you probably don’t have anything going on. Can you pound out a … more »
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November 1, 2012
NPR News Sets Election Night Coverage
NPR NEWS is planning to offer seven hours of live election coverage on Election Night. The coverage will air 8p-3a (ET) on NOVEMBER 6th. Coverage will be anchored by "ALL THINGS CONSIDERED" hosts ROBERT SIEGEL and MELISSA BLOCL … more »
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October 31, 2012
America's Radio News Network Offers Extended Coverage For Election Night
AMERICA'S RADIO NEWS NETWORK is extending regular programming on Election Night to provide results in all national contests. Anchors JOHN MCCASLIN, LORI LUNDIN and CHRIS SALCEDO will host the extended coverage 9p-3a (ET). “Before the winners … more »