Smulyan grooving to debt-reduction rhythm
Emmis Communications Corp. founder and CEO Jeff Smulyan recently told Billboard that getting a better grip on debt after the Great Recession “is probably the most gratifying thing of my career.”
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Radio station adds Dennis Miller in conservative-talk battle
Freedom 95 has picked up comedian and commentator Dennis Miller as it tries to gain market share among conservative talk fans. But they’ll have to stay up late to hear him.
FCC fines Greenfield broadcaster for transmitting from silo
The signal from Hoosier Public Radio Corp. interferred with an aircraft radio frequency, according to the federal agency.
Emmis’ Smulyan honored as ‘giant of broadcasting”
The Library of American Broadcasting gave the award at a ceremony in New York City this month.
Radio One alleges ex-WTLC DJ violated ‘payola’ policy
“Khris Raye” filed suit for breach of contract and back pay after being fired, and Radio One responded that the former disc jockey violated the station’s policy for altering its playlist.
Emmis to reduce debt by repaying loan with extra cash flow
The Indianapolis-based operator of radio stations expects free cash flow after capital expenditures to be about $14 million this year, said CEO Jeffrey Smulyan.
‘Bob & Tom Show’ switching syndicators
The move has local radio executives wondering if the comedy show might move up the Indianapolis FM dial as well. Meanwhile, conservative commentator Abdul will switch to weekday evenings on WIBC.
Emmis dials up improving sales, but profit slows
The Indianapolis media firm’s radio and publishing divisions saw healthy increases in revenue in its latest quarter. The company also posted a profit, although much less than in the same period last year.
Emmis’ ‘NextRadio’ app mimics traditional FM radio
While it’s way too early to tell whether the NextRadio app woos back listeners and generates big ad dollars for the radio industry, it’s safe to say it’s functional and idiot-resistant enough to warrant interest from the mobile masses.
Small radio stations find success with intensely local strategy
Small Indiana-based radio broadcasters are surviving, and in some cases thriving, despite tough times for radio and years of consolidation that put stations in larger cities into hands of national heavyweights.
‘Sound Medicine’ earning its chops in radio markets across country
Public broadcasting station WFYI-FM 90.1 aims to expand distribution of its locally produced “Sound Medicine” show to include at least 30 radio stations in large- and medium-sized markets in the next two years.
WIBC-FM fills vacant drive-time slot
Conservative duo “Chicks on the Right” set to fill slot vacated by Ed Wenck in March at city’s top talk station.
Public broadcasters find cheaper, faster way to share content
The state’s eight public TV stations are building an Internet-based video streaming service that could expand their offerings and turbo-charge collaborations. Public radio stations also would benefit.
WFMS regains radio ratings lead in country showdown
WFMS-FM 95.5 has taken back its Indianapolis country music radio crown from WLHK-FM 97.1 “The Hank,” but barely.
Emmis sees coupons as next frontier for radio apps
An app that would allow smartphones to receive FM radio signals like a transistor radio has been hailed as a way to help stations recapture listeners who fled to Web-based music streaming services.
Emmis Communications rebounds with profitable quarter
Company shares surged Friday morning after the company said it earned $3.7 million in the quarter ended May 31, compared with a loss of $5 million last year.
Live, call-in radio show focuses on Hoosier history
“Hoosier History Live!” is believed to be the nation’s only live, call-in show about a state’s history. The 5-year-old show has only an estimated 1,000 listeners, but they tend to be those who are passionate about all things Hoosier heritage.
Former Q-95 executive lands gig in Chicago
Marty Bender, who spent more than 20 years guiding local classic-rock radio powerhouse WFBQ-FM 94.7 as program director before his abrupt firing in 2010, has been hired as at WILV Chicago.
Hank FM lassoes ratings crown from rival WFMS
WLHK-FM 97.1 “Hank FM" has put a backwoods butt-whupping on country rival WFMS-FM 95.5 to take the No. 1 spot in the metro Indianapolis radio market.
Talk-radio conservative Abdul slated for WIBC-FM lineup
The commentator has been without local show on commercial radio since 2011. He’ll find a home on WIBC, which also is preparing to fill its vacant position for news director.