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New WMFE boss: How do we grow 'robust' radio audience?

LaFontaine Oliver joins WMFE-FM today as president and general manager of the Orlando public radio station. He has held a similar position at WEAA-FM in Baltimore since 2007. Oliver, who succeeds Jose Fajardo, will be team leader, community liaison and...

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KBIG beats KIIS in radio ratings for the first time

For the first time, KBIG-FM (104.3), the rock and pop purveyor nicknamed "MyFM," took sole possession of first place in the local radio ratings in April, edging ahead of sister station KIIS-FM (102.7) — the latest leg in a head-to-head battle that...

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Tom Willis uses his feet to spread his message at Camden Yards and other parks

Tom Willis knows all about making the best of whatever life throws at you. Born with no arms, he's had to make adjustments — about a million of them. He writes with his feet, for one thing. Steers a car with his feet. Cooks with his feet. He...

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The day ahead in business

Reports: Consumer credit for March, 2 p.m. Local earnings: Akorn Inc., Calamos Asset  Management Inc., Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp., Fuel Tech Inc., John Bean Technologies Corp., KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp., Mondelez International Inc.,...

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KCRW gets 'Le Show' off the road as part of new strategy

Harry Shearer is wondering what went wrong. His Sunday morning satire program, "Le Show," is syndicated to about 100 public radio stations nationwide and is also available on shortwave radio, NPR Worldwide and as a podcast on iTunes. Yet the station...

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Arbitron shareholders approve sale to Nielsen

Shareholders of Arbitron Inc. overwhelmingly approved the sale of the Columbia-based company to Nielsen Holdings N.V. during a special stockholders meeting Tuesday. Nielsen, the TV ratings company, announced late last year that it would pay $1.26...

KIIS-FM breaks tie with KBIG-FM, reclaims No. 1 spot

Pop station KIIS-FM (102.7) regained sole possession of first place in the local radio ratings for March, and its Ryan Seacrest-hosted morning show also jumped into the top spot, according to figures released by Arbitron. In February, KIIS had been tied...

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Hip-hop station KDAY-FM reportedly will be sold, switch formats

This post has been updated. See below for details. KDAY-FM (93.5), the Redondo Beach-based radio station that has been a bastion of R&B, hip-hop and urban contemporary music, is reportedly being sold and likely will flip to a Chinese on-air format in...

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50 years of Chicago's WVON: A Chicago voice that echoes nationwide

In the volatile world of radio, almost nothing lasts half a century. But a great Chicago radio station — WVON-AM 1690 — has managed the feat: The institution marks its 50th anniversary Monday and celebrates with a concert featuring Toni...

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New FCC proposal to boost Wi-Fi

The FCC gets the ball rolling on a proposal to release a large chunk of wireless spectrum to improve Wi-Fi reception in crowded public places. The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday unanimously voted to craft a plan that would free up an...

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Columbia-based Arbitron to be acquired by Nielsen

The company that helps TV networks determine what shows get canceled or live for another season is buying the Columbia-based company that helps radio stations decide whether to change formats. Nielsen Holdings of TV ratings fame announced Tuesday that it...

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NBC's Richard Engel released! Nielsen buys Arbitron.

After the coffee. Before going through five days of mail. The Skinny: I caught up with the "Homeland" finale and while it certainly was a blast, I am still disappointed with where the show went this season. Also, I see no chemistry between Brody and...

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