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Diary markets get cell sample.
Arbitron has begun integrating cell phone-only households into 151 diary markets and after just one month it reports sample quality improvements among 18-34 and 18-54 demos. The company says there were also "solid gains" among Black and Hispanic demos. SVP Bill Rose calls it a "major step forward" for diary markets.
PPM fault line cuts through urban radio.
The four largest Hispanic broadcast groups are united in their belief that Arbitron’s PPM isn’t ready for use. But their African American counterparts remain divided. In FCC filings, several broadcasters argue PPM has been devastating. But Emmis says even though it lost share, it doesn't think there's a PPM "bias."
Jackson airplay slows.
A week after his death, radio stations have begun to play fewer Michael Jackson songs. Mediabase says after a peak of 34,371 spins Friday, June 26 his music is now getting about 2,000 spins a day. The most played Jackson song remains “Billie Jean,” the #1 hit from his 1983 album “Thriller.”
Inside Radio returns Monday.
Whether beach, barbeques or baseball is on your weekend agenda, the Inside Radio staff hopes you have a great Independence Day holiday. Our next issue is Monday, July 6.
BMI shifts jobs to Nashville.
Performance rights organization BMI will shift about 32 jobs from New York to Nashville as part of the relocation of its Manhattan offices. Executives and radio-related positions will remain in New York. The New York Times says BMI has been consolidating administrative jobs, but not cutting the size of its staff.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS - TALK
Half the talk stations (with a minimum one-share, 6+, in PPM markets) were down April-May. It was typical for a Talk outlet to finish 14th or 15th in May (6+, #14.66). Moreover stations tended to do so with a 3.19 share (6+). Report Here.
NAB early bird rates ending.
The NAB Radio Show's registration rates are set to increase by $100 on Saturday. The current early-bird rate of $395 for NAB members and $695 for non-members expires Friday at midnight. The NAB Radio Show is September 23-25 in Philadelphia.
WFMT's Pellegrini dies.
The 43-year program director of Chicago classical outlet WFMT has died. Norman Pellegrini was 79. Friends say he died early Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chicago. Pellegrini first joined WFMT in 1951, the same year it signed-on. MORE
AHAA: What's the delay?
The Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies tell FCC officials that although settlements with three states have resulted in “some improvements" the promised changes to PPM "are slow to be implemented.” Arbitron rejected AHAA's request that it stop PPM’s rollout and allow media buyers to use a blend of PPM and diary data.
Cumulus CFO Marty Gausvik exits.
Just days after Cumulus struck a new deal with lenders giving it some breathing room on terms of its financing through March 2011, a key player in those conversations exits. Cumulus announces Gausvik resigned to pursue other opportunities. VP/controller J.P. Hannan is named interim CFO. MORE
Radio's Halftime Report: Optimism for second half.
Perhaps it’s fear of tempting fate, but few are willing to unequivocally state the last half of 2009 will be better than the first six months. BIA’s chief economist Mark Fratrick was the bravest, predicting, “The worst is probably behind us, but there’s still going to be negative growth for the foreseeable future.” MORE.
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ASCAP Presents - The Mike Kinosian Interview with Tony Renda.
WHO: Tony Renda, Jr.
WHAT: Chief Executive Officer
WHERE: Velocity Radio Mgmt
WHEN: Since May 2009
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Ongoing coverage of the death of Michael Jackson
ABC News Radio Correspondent Alex Stone outside the Jackson family home in Encino, CA.
