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June 28, 2010
Ad Spending In U.S. Is Lagging Behind Worldwide Recovery
Worldwide ad spending is anticipated to grow by 3.5% to $451bn in 2010, says media company GROUP M, matching the levels of investment in advertising before the financial crisis. U.K.'s THE TELEGRAPH reports the news isn't as good for the U.S., as … more »
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March 17, 2010
BBC Radio 4 Anthem Signoff Draws Complaints, Defense
BBC RADIO 4 has always ended its broadcast day by playing the British national anthem, "GOD SAVE THE QUEEN," but the DAILY TELEGRAPH reports that the station's "FEEDBACK" program opened the question of whether the practice should … more »
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February 16, 2010
Newfoundland Character, Radio Caller 'Moon Man' Dies
A longtime caller to NEWCAP Talk-Country VOCM-A/ST. JOHN'S, NF, BILL "THE MOON MAN" SWEENEY, has died, passing away SATURDAY (2/13) in ST JOHN'S at 72. SWEENEY was a regular caller to VOCM's "NITE LINE," and former host GEORGE … more »
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February 8, 2010
EMI: Chart Success Amidst Financial Problems
These last few years have been tough ones for EMI. Despite some recent sales and chart success, the focus has largely been on its owner -- TERRA FIRMA -- and its Chief Executive, GUY HANDS. THE NEW YORK TIMES wrote, "after the GRAMMY AWARDS last … more »
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January 29, 2010
Parking Ticket Dispute Leads To DJ's Firing
BBC RADIO SHEFFIELD midday personality GARETH EVANS has exited the station after being suspended for allegedly threatening a local council with bad on-air publicity over a parking ticket, reports the SHEFFIELD TELEGRAPH. EVANS allegedly told the … more »
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January 19, 2010
WAMN/Bluefield, WV Flips To Classic Country
TWO VIRGINIAS MEDIA has flipped its newly-acquired WAMN-A (ESPN 1050)/BLUEFIELD, WV from Sports to Classic Country, reports the BLUEFIELD DAILY TELEGRAPH. The station, which plans to simulcast on new FM translator W247BO/BLUEFIELD shortly, will continue … more »
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January 15, 2010
Radio Folks All Over Telegraph's Top U.S. Conservatives, Liberals Lists
The U.K.'s DAILY TELEGRAPH released its annual lists of the 100 most influential conservatives and liberals in AMERICA TODAY (1/15). Radio representatives on the conservative side include RUSH LIMBAUGH, at number two and trailing only DICK CHENEY; former … more »
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January 13, 2010
Fairfax Nixes John Laws '10 Return
FAIRFAX MEDIA is throwing cold water on the reports that former Talk 2UE/SYDNEY star JOHN LAWS might come out of retirement to join crosstown BROADCAST OPERATIONS GROUP Talk 2SM/SYDNEY this year, with FAIRFAX's GRAHAM MOTT saying that LAWS has a … more »
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January 4, 2010
Report: John Laws Considering Sydney Comeback
Former FAIRFAX Talk 2UE/SYDNEY host JOHN LAWS, who retired in 2007, is reportedly considering making a comeback at another station. LAWS, whose long career was marked by controversy and big ratings, is said to be talking to BROADCAST OPERATIONS GROUP … more »
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December 14, 2009
2GB's Smith Suspended For Behavior At Office Party
MACQUARIE Talk 2GB/SYDNEY noon-3p host CHRIS SMITH has been suspended for incidents at the company CHRISTMAS party, the station said FRIDAY (12/11). SMITH was placed on suspension last MONDAY and is scheduled to return DECEMBER 28th. SMITH told the … more »