US

Audacy Reaches $1.4 Million Settlement Over Local Tax Payments

Lower Merion was seeking $11.7 million for what it alleged were unpaid taxes with interest from two of the audio content providers subsidiaries. Audacy has reached a $1.4 million settlement with Lower Merion Township PA over alleged unpaid taxes from when it its Bala Cynwyd community was home to Entercom’s corporate headquarters. The township was […] […]

US

Steve Shannon Retires As Inland Northwest Broadcasting OM; KZFN PD/Afternoon Host

After moving from mornings to afternoons at Inland Northwest Broadcasting CHR “Z-Fun 106” KZFN Moscow ID/Pullman WA last summer, Steve Shannon has retired from his roles at the company that also included serving as cluster Operations Manager and Program Director of KZFN. Shannon first came to the market in May 1978 as morning host and […] […]

UK

Premier pays tribute to its Chief Executive Peter Kerridge

Premier Radio Chief Executive Peter Kerridge has died following a year-long battle with acute leukaemia.

Peter passed away surrounded by family and loved ones in the early hours of Saturday morning (8th June).
The radio station is in mourning following the news, and has opened a book of condolences on its website.
A statement from the Christian service said: “We are sad to announce that in the early hours of Saturday 8th June Peter Kerridge, Chief Executive of Premier passed away surrounded by family and loved ones.
“Whilst we mourn Peter’s passing, we are reminded of Thessalonians 4:13-14: “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.
“Peter embodied a rare combination of vision, determination and warmth. He truly believed in the power of Christian media to inspire, enable and encourage. Under his leadership Premier has become a beacon of hope, reaching millions.
“Peter’s absence leaves a deep sadness in the hearts of everyone who knew him, but his unwavering dedication, sense of humour and kindness will live on in the countless lives he touched and transformed. So together, let’s celebrate the impact he had on all our lives and the enduring legacy he leaves behind.”
Peter launched Premier in 1995 after campaigning for a Christian radio station in the UK. He previously worked as Business Development Director at Essex Radio. […]

US

FCC Report 6/9: Salt Lake City AM Proposes Array Mod

FCC Actions
The FCC has approved its own proposed rulemaking to downgrade the vacant allotment on 96.9 in Mattoon IL from a Class B to B1. The proposal found the Class B allocation was short-spaced to Champaign Multimedia Group’s 97.5 WHMS-FM Champaign by ten kilometers and this downgrade keep the allotment consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction 7.6 miles southeast of the city. The allotment was made available by the cancellation of Mattoon Broadcasting Company’s WLBH-FM in April 2018.

Silent Notifications

Hawaii Public Radio’s 89.9 KIPL Lihue HI (Malfunction in receiving equipment)
Alice Lloyd College’s 91.7 WWJD Pippa Passes KY (Storm damage)
Seven Mountains Media’s 590 WARM Scranton PA (Sale of WLGD, Awaiting new programming source)
Cumberland Communication Corporation’s 104.7 WSGM Coalmont TN (Electrical storm damage)

AM Changes

Relevant Radio’s 1010 KIHU Tooele/Salt Lake City UT seeks to modify its nighttime and critical hours arrays following the proposal earlier this year for co-located 1650 KMRI West Valley City to lower its tower height. […]

US

Spanish Broadcasting System Issues 2024 Q1 Earnings

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (the “Company” or “SBS”) (OTC: SBSAA) today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Financial Highlights The results of operations of our television segment in the current and prior year periods have been classified as discontinued operations in the Financial Highlights and Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of […] […]