Chris Balfe Departs, Betsy Morgan New CEO For Beck

Betsy MorganGlenn Beck's news website and TV network TheBlaze has promoted president and chief strategy officer Betsy Morgan to the role of C.E.O., according to CapitalNewYork.com.As chief executive, Morgan will replace Chris Balfe, who is leaving the company after 12 years of working with Beck. Balfe also served as president of Beck's Mercury Radio Arts.Morgan joined TheBlaze as president in early 2011. Before that, she spent two years as C.E.O....

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Bowling Green KY Radio: AM Host Tony Rose Moving To D93

Tony RoseOne of Bowling Green's most well-known radio personalities is headed to a new job.Listeners will soon hear radio anchor and DJ Tony Rose on over at Classic Rock WDNS 93.3 FM D93.Rose is best known for his entertaining morning shows on AdultHits WKLX 100.7 FM and helping all over the community with programs like Stuff the Bus which helps children get school supplies.Rose said this new job is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."When an opportunity...

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Mediabase Says Republic Top Music Label In 2014

Mediabase has issued it's year-end music charts and has declared Republic as the #1 overall music label in Mediabase chart share.The results are base based on the time period of November 17, 2013 through November 15, 2014. Republic scored a 15.3% chart share, which allowed the New York-based company to move up from their 12.2% third place finish in 2013.Among the label’s accomplishments for 2014 are:#1 at Rhythmic, and #2 at an unprecedented seven...

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Consultant Gary Berkowitz Issues '7 Wishes For AC'

Gary BerkowitzLongtime radio program consultant Gary Berkowitz has issued "7 Wishes of Christmas" for AC Radio.  He calls them programming points to focus on as radio heads into the new year: AC is NOT in trouble. Don't believe the noise. Does AC need to evolve? Yes. But its still a strong vibrant format. Key to winning in AC? Out perform 8a-3p (at work) and you'll get the win. If you believe that digital is the future we must work...

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FCC Issues Warning To Stephanie Miller Show Producers

Stephanie MillerThe FCC has issued a Citation and Order (Citation) to Stephanie Miller's SM Radio Productions that it violated the Commission's rules by transmitting or causing the transmission of the EAS codes or Attention Signal.The agency directed SM Radio to take immediate steps to comply with FCC rules and statutory requirements that prohibit misuse of EAS Tones. The Commission said that if SM Radio fails to comply, it may be liable for significant...

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NBC 'Nightly News' Delivers Demo Win Over ABC

Brian Williams“NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams” was America’s #1 newscast across the board for the week of December 1-5, 2014, according to Nielsen Media Research data.During the week that marked Brian Williams’ tenth anniversary as anchor and managing editor, the NBC broadcast posted its biggest wins over ABC in months -- delivering the best demo viewer lead since March and widest total viewer advantage since August. Nightly was #1 in all total...

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FCC Call Sign Activity For November

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