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Sex with Emily – From Podcaster to Reality TV Star

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Jennifer Waits

I’m always a sucker for television shows featuring radio DJs, so when I heard that radio host Emily Morse was going to be on a Bravo reality show, I had to tune in. One of the three relationships experts starring … finish reading Sex with Emily – From Podcaster to Reality TV Star

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mtvU Solicits College Radio Stations to Host Weekly Video Countdown

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Jennifer Waits

When MTV was born, a whole new category of DJ was launched. Although most of us DJs are accustomed to being invisible to listeners, VJs became stars as they chatted about music and music videos on-screen. As part of a … finish reading mtvU Solicits College Radio Stations to Host Weekly Video Countdown

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America’s Got Schmaltz – Howard Stern’s disappointing America’s Got Talent debut

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

Lured in by the debut appearance of Howard Stern as a judge, I watched both hours of tonight’s season premiere of America’s Got Talent. I’ve never watched the show before, nor any of its stablemates, like American Idol. So let’s … finish reading America’s Got Schmaltz – Howard Stern’s disappointing America’s Got Talent debut

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Merlin Media killing smooth jazz 87.7 to bring alt rock to TV Ch. 6 in Chicago

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

In a move whose logic I honestly don’t understand, Randy Michael’s Merlin Media has entered into a local marketing agreement with Venture Technologies Group, which owns the low-power TV channel 6 WLFM-LP in Chicago. Venture has operated the station as … finish reading Merlin Media killing smooth jazz 87.7 to bring alt rock to TV Ch. 6 in Chicago

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Public file is still alive as FCC considers online docs

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Paul Riismandel

At yesterday’s open meeting the FCC released a new proposal to “modernize” public inspection files at television broadcast stations [PDF]. The biggest change proposed is to have the FCC host the files on its own website rather than have each … finish reading Public file is still alive as FCC considers online docs

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KCSB Looking for Suggestions of Radio in the Movies

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Jennifer Waits

Being both a radio and a popular culture nut, I always get a thrill when I see a radio station worked into the storyline of a film or television show. As part of their 50th anniversary celebration (which also includes … finish reading KCSB Looking for Suggestions of Radio in the Movies

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Back door “radio” stations on TV channel 6 to go silent in 2015

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Paul Riismandel

It was too good to be true, the loophole that allows a number of low-power TV stations broadcasting on channel 6 to operate as radio stations. According to an order [PDF] released by the FCC July 15, all remaining analog … finish reading Back door “radio” stations on TV channel 6 to go silent in 2015

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Channel 6 “radio” stations could be silent by 2012

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Paul Riismandel

Currently the FCC is accepting comments on a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the low-power television service [PDF]. Unlike full-power TV, LPTV is still analog. Now the FCC is considering a timeline for closing that gap. The fact that … finish reading Channel 6 “radio” stations could be silent by 2012

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Randy Michaels Solidifies the Clear Channelization of Tribune

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Paul Riismandel

With ace-consolidator Randy Michaels at the helm of Tribune Company it looks like he’s having a jolly good time installing his old Clear Channel pals into top positions at the bankrupt newspaper and broadcast company. On Monday Tribune announced that … finish reading Randy Michaels Solidifies the Clear Channelization of Tribune

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Virgin America's Innovative In-Flight Radio Options

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Jennifer Waits

Often music is thrust upon us in public places, from elevators, to telephone hold music, to restaurants. Sometimes it’s amazing and notable, but when it’s bad, it can be torturous. I can never just ignore these background sounds that are … finish reading Virgin America's Innovative In-Flight Radio Options

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