The RAB reports a 16 percent year-over-year decline in radio revenues in the third quarter, to $4.2 billion. Local revenues were off 19 percent, to $2.8 billion, with national down 17 percent, to $639 million, while digital showed double-digit gains. RAB President/CEO Jeff Haley says the end of the quarter "showed promise of an upswing in advertising spend by marketers." http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1596991&spid=24698 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:45:07 +0400 http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1596991&spid=24698 Radio Ink is sad to report that veteran programmer Dene Hallam, most recently with Moby in the Morning, died Saturday at an Atlanta hospital. Hallam had been in intensive care for several days. http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1597961&spid=24698 Sat, 22 Nov 2009 00:55:00 +0400 http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1597961&spid=24698 Jonathan Potter has resigned as executive director of the Digital Media Association. DiMA's membership includes Apple, Microsoft, Pandora, Live365, and RealNetworks, and the trade group has been a key player in digital issues since it was founded by Potter in 1998. http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1596967&spid=24698 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:01:53 +0400 http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1596967&spid=24698 Sony Music Nashville EVP Butch Waugh will retire at the end of the year after nearly 40 years in the music business. http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1597139&spid=24698 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:27:37 +0400 http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1597139&spid=24698 An apparently disturbed woman threw a brick through the street-level "showcase studio" window at Tribune's News/Talk WGN-AM/Chicago Friday while middayer John Williams was on the air. No one was hurt, and the woman was taken into custody by police. http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1597035&spid=24698 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:50:23 +0400 http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1597035&spid=24698 Candace Gonzales moves into a group role at Alpha Broadcasting, as events and sponsorship sales manager for the Portland group. She's been working as director of marketing and promotion for the cluster's KINK. http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1596778&spid=24698 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:23:38 +0400 http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1596778&spid=24698 Starting Friday, Triple A KGSR/Austin will simulcast at 93.3 -- formerly Rhythmic KDHT and now stunting -- in preparation for a move. A new Regional Mexican format will ultimately launch at KGSR's current home at 107.1. http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1595754&spid=24698 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:55:03 +0400 http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1595754&spid=24698 John St. John is the new PD of Dial Global's Mainstream Country, the company's largest music format, with more than 230 affiliates. http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1595603&spid=24698 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:40:45 +0400 http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1595603&spid=24698 AOL has told its employees that, as it restructures after the Time Warner spinoff, it will lay off one-third of its employees, or about 2,500 people. http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1595436&spid=24698 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:38:29 +0400 http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1595436&spid=24698 The FCC has issued a $3,500 forfeiture order to KCMY-AM/Carson City, NV, after finding partly downed fences at the station's tower site. http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1597075&spid=24698 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:27:10 +0400 http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1597075&spid=24698 The Senate Commerce Committee has approved the Local Community Radio Act, which would direct the FCC to clear the way for more low-power FM stations. http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1595473&spid=24698 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:31:27 +0400 http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1595473&spid=24698 The Minority Media and Telecommunications Council is asking the FCC to reconsider requiring individuals who are filing the revised Form 323 to submit their Social Security numbers. The MMTC joins law firm Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth in citing privacy concerns. http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1595327&spid=24698 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:36:02 +0400 http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1595327&spid=24698 Scarborough Research has found that 74 percent of adults still read print news every week. Scarborough SVP Gary Meo said "reports about the pending death of the newspaper industry are greatly exaggerated." http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1594103&spid=24698 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:35:04 +0400 http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1594103&spid=24698 Radio Ink Introduces Flat Rate Classified Ads. One Price. Unlimited Text. http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1367920&spid=24698 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:56:25 +0400 http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1367920&spid=24698 If you've been displaced by the changes in the business or are seeking a new opportunity, Radio Ink wants to help. Put your name in front of the industry with a free listing in Radio Pros Available. And we'll be happy to post your aircheck or demo, or a link to your website. Click the headline to learn more. http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1122107&spid=24698 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:57:18 +0400 http://www.radioink.com/article.asp?id=1122107&spid=24698