Tag Archives: Cumulus

Should KGO 810′s coat-of-arms be a turnstile?

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Matthew Lasar

The San Francisco Chronicle‘s Andrew Ross is scratching his head at the latest changes at endlessly changing KGO AM 810 in that city. “If you’ve enjoyed listening to my Chronicle colleague C.W. Nevius on KGO Radio for the past 15 … finish reading Should KGO 810′s coat-of-arms be a turnstile?

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Study says streaming audio reaches more Americans than video

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Paul Riismandel

It’s often treated as a fact that young adults don’t listen to radio and prefer pirate music, but a recent USA TouchPoints survey (via Radio and Internet Newsletter) says that a full 40% of Americans aged 18–24 listen to streaming … finish reading Study says streaming audio reaches more Americans than video

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FCC Grants License Assignment for WFTI from Family Radio to Radio Training Network

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Jennifer Waits

Family Stations, which owns and operates a network of Christian radio stations under the branding Family Radio, is in the midst of completing another sale of a station in its network. Last week the FCC granted the assignment of WFTI … finish reading FCC Grants License Assignment for WFTI from Family Radio to Radio Training Network

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City of Galveston Asks Cumulus to Consider Donating Silent KSTB to Community Group

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Jennifer Waits

The Galveston Daily News is reporting that a local group, Galveston Community Radio, is calling for Cumulus to donate its silenced station KSTB 101.5 FM (Crystal Beach, Texas) to them. According to the article, “If Cumulus agreed, Galveston Community Radio … finish reading City of Galveston Asks Cumulus to Consider Donating Silent KSTB to Community Group

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Ralph Barbieri still laughing despite being dumped by KNBR

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Matthew Lasar

Bay Area sportscaster Ralph Barbieri appeared on KGMZ on Monday. The 66 year old radio legend is suing Cumulus radio after being dumped by Cumulus owned KNBR 680, where Barbieri worked for 28 years. “The litmus test of when something’s … finish reading Ralph Barbieri still laughing despite being dumped by KNBR

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KFOG: a “challenging week” since morning show changes

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Matthew Lasar

Another San Francisco Bay Area listener upheaval over morning show changes. This one at Cumulus owned KFOG 104.5 FM, where Bill Webster and “Irish Greg” McQuaid have been replaced by a new “KFOG in the Morning” program with Greg Gory, … finish reading KFOG: a “challenging week” since morning show changes

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Occupy KGO! Scenes from a San Francisco demonstration

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Matthew Lasar

I took a break from a holiday bike ride around San Francisco on Thursday to check in with the Occupy KGO and Former KGO Listeners crowd, who picketed the Cumulus owned station at its 900 Front Street headquarters. It was … finish reading Occupy KGO! Scenes from a San Francisco demonstration

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Naming contest: what to call a Clear Channel, Cumulus, Citadel merger

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Matthew Lasar

I am pondering the merger names as I compose this post: Clear Citadus? Cumulo Citichannel? Citaclear Channelculus? My meditation is inspired by Clear Channel’s announcement on Monday that Cumulus’ 570 radio stations will be featured on the former company’s iHeartRadio application “wherever … finish reading Naming contest: what to call a Clear Channel, Cumulus, Citadel merger

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Citadel and Cumulus want to merge into Son-of-Clear-Channel

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Paul Riismandel

I’m not sure how I missed this bit of news, but I just learned that Cumulus, which boasts being the second largest owner of radio stations in the US, is bidding to buy the third largest, Citadel Broadcasting. Such a … finish reading Citadel and Cumulus want to merge into Son-of-Clear-Channel

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Clear Channel spent almost $1.4 million in lobbying in Q2

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Matthew Lasar

It’s always a treat to check in with the House Office of the Clerk’s lobbying disclosure database and see what broadcast radio’s big boys are spending on Congress these days. Needless to say, the top roller is usually Clear Channel … finish reading Clear Channel spent almost $1.4 million in lobbying in Q2

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