Donnie Simpson Does Last Radio Show on WPGC-FM
Longtime D.C. radio personality, Donnie Simpson, did his last show on WPGC-FM Friday morning. ABC 7 in Washington reported: "It was a morning full of emotion from his fans, friends and family...The phone lines were also buzzing with calls from Toni Braxton, Blair Underwood and Tavis Smiley." (Screenshot: www.wpgc.com)
According to Sabrina S. at gather.com, "He is 55 years old now and the station says that his taste in music is the reason for the ratings to be down the toilet. The station is apparently looking for someone with more creativity that can attract a younger audience."
ABC 7 has a video report on Simpson's last show which you can view at this page at www.wjla.com.
More: A Profile of Donnie Simpson
Donnie Simpson Does Last Radio Show on WPGC-FM originally appeared on About.com Radio on Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at 13:02:42.
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SIRIUS XM Offers Many Super Bowl XLIV Options
How do you want your Super Bowl coverage? How about 14 ways in 10 languages for XM subscribers with the "Best of SIRIUS" programming package.SIRIUS XM Radio will offer Super Bowl XLIV in 10 languages and listeners can choose from 14 different live broadcasts in addition to live talk programming from South Florida throughout Super Bowl Week.
Subscribers are being offered the Indianapolis Colts broadcast, the New Orleans Saints broadcast, the National radio broadcast, a BBC Radio broadcast along with 10 languages including: Spanish, Russian, French, Japanese, and German.
For more information, go to www.sirius.com/superbowl or www.xmradio.com/superbowl
Which One is For Me? Satellite Radio Options for Subscribers
SIRIUS XM Offers Many Super Bowl XLIV Options originally appeared on About.com Radio on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 15:46:42.
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D.C. Radio Icon Donnie Simpson to Exit WPGC-FM
Longtime Washington, D.C. radio personality, Donnie Simpson, will reportedly do his last show on WPGC-FM this Friday, January 29. (Screenshot: www.wpgc.com)
"Due to declining ratings, and "internal friction between Simpson and WPGC's management," Simpson decided to break his contract and separate himself from the WPGC," according to Mike Andrews in the Baltimore Hip-Hop Music Examiner.
Simpson was the first urban-formatted radio personality to earn over 1 Million dollars-a-year without being syndicated.
More: A profile of Donnie Simpson
D.C. Radio Icon Donnie Simpson to Exit WPGC-FM originally appeared on About.com Radio on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 00:44:49.
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Would Howard Stern Go Back to Clear Channel Radio?
There's a conversation bubbling up in the media about the possibility that Clear Channel Radio might be interested in talking to Howard Stern. Stern will be clear of his current SIRIUS XM Radio contract at the end of this year. (Howard Stern, Photo: SIRIUS Satellite Radio)
David Hinckley at nydailynews.com writes, "Clear Channel...said Monday it would be interested in talking with Stern, the long-time poster boy for edgy radio content."
Of course, Stern would have to take a leap in self-control when it comes to his language and content since his current gig on Satellite Radio affords him the ability to say anything he likes without regard to F.C.C. rules or regulations. Going back to Clear Channel and terrestrial radio (AM/FM) would mean Stern would once again be subject to regulations and potential fines over offensive or indecent material.
Stern's program aired on several Clear Channel stations until it was yanked in February, 2004. Earlier that year, Stern's behavior got Clear Channel Radio fined $495,000 for indecency.
More: Profile of Howard Stern
Would Howard Stern Go Back to Clear Channel Radio? originally appeared on About.com Radio on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 12:16:01.
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Pockets of Progressive Talk Radio Still ‘Flourish’
Brian Stelter writes in The New York Times that, "...pockets of progressive talk are flourishing on the radio dial despite Air America's misfortunes."Stelter goes on to say: "Air America's biggest names have been more successful after leaving the network. Rachel Maddow has a prime-time show on MSNBC, and Al Franken, the former comedian most closely associated with Air America, is a senator from Minnesota."
In the article Michael Harrison, editor of Talkers Magazine, says Air America Media's problem was not knowing, "...whether they were a political campaign or a broadcasting company."
Background: Air America Media Ceases Operations, Will File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Pockets of Progressive Talk Radio Still 'Flourish' originally appeared on About.com Radio on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 04:18:14.
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Air America Failed Because the Capitalistic Marketplace Succeeds
The ultimate failure of the progressive radio network, Air America Media, demonstrates one very important tenet of capitalism: supply and demand in the open marketplace will decide the success of products and services. Read more. (Opinion)Air America Failed Because the Capitalistic Marketplace Succeeds originally appeared on About.com Radio on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 at 06:19:04.
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Air America Media Ceases Operations, Will File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
A memorandum was distributed to the staff at Air America Media this afternoon. It read in part:"It is with the greatest regret, on behalf of our Board, that we must announce that Air America Media is ceasing its live programming operations as of this afternoon, and that the Company will file soon under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code to carry out an orderly winding-down of the business."
The memo was signed by Charlie Kireker, the Chair of Air America Media.
Air America Media Ceases Operations, Will File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy originally appeared on About.com Radio on Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 16:46:15.
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Sad Anniversary: Death of Radio Deejay Alan Freed
On this day (January 20) in 1965, famous deejay, Alan Freed, died of alcohol related diseases. Time has passed but let's not forget the man who is credited with coining the term "Rock 'n Roll". (Photo: WABC)
Freed's first radio job was at WKST, New Castle, Pennsylvania in 1942. From there he went to WKBN, Youngstown, Ohio where he worked as a sportscaster...(Read More)
More: A Profile of Alan Freed
Alan Freed: The Radio DJ Who Named It Rock 'n Roll
Sad Anniversary: Death of Radio Deejay Alan Freed originally appeared on About.com Radio on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 12:30:52.
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Nick Cannon Radio Show Debuts on 92.3 NOW
This morning Nick Cannon debuted his new morning show on New York City's 92.3 NOW. Cannon is pictured here during Rollin' With Nick Cannon. (Photo: CBS Radio)
The show is now heard weekdays from 6:00 - 10:00 a.m. ET at 92.3 FM, online at 923now.com, and through mobile devices. Cannon's blog is at nickcannon.com.
Background: Nick Cannon to be New Morning Host at New York's 92.3 Now
Nick Cannon Radio Show Debuts on 92.3 NOW originally appeared on About.com Radio on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at 13:36:07.
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Radio Deejay Plays ‘Jump’ for Bridge Jumper
Sometimes, radio people are known for their shocking or tasteless actions. After all, it is a ratings-driven business where being the center-of-attention can usually only be helpful. (Right: Steve Penk, 96.2 FM, Screenshot: www.therevolution962.com)
UK deejay, Steve Penk, the morning guy from 96.2FM The Revolution, is being criticized for answering several requests for the song "Jump" by Van Halen "...while police were trying to talk down a suicidal woman on a motorway bridge," reports The Sun.
"Poor taste" said one representative from a mental health charity; Lack of compassion" said some good Samaritans; "Irresponsible" another listener chimed in.
As for Penk himself? "I don't regret playing it for a minute."
96.2 The Revolution comes out of North East Manchester, England. You can listen live at www.therevolution962.com
Radio Deejay Plays 'Jump' for Bridge Jumper originally appeared on About.com Radio on Monday, January 18th, 2010 at 04:17:53.
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5 Easy Ways to Leverage “Radio” for Your Website, Business, or Product
The perception of "radio" is changing and that's why it's never been easier to use audio to market your website, business, or product. Whether the "radio" you're offering is real or not by definition, it doesn't much matter anymore. It's all "radio" if the person using it thinks its radio. Read More.5 Easy Ways to Leverage "Radio" for Your Website, Business, or Product originally appeared on About.com Radio on Friday, January 15th, 2010 at 00:27:27.
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‘Internet’ Radio Will Eventually Become Just ‘Radio’
One day soon, the distinction between "Internet" radio, "traditional radio", "satellite radio", etc. will blur to the point where people will just have and use "radio" again. We won't need another adjective to describe what kind of "radio" it is because it won't matter. The technology will become so seamless we will stop thinking about the process and just enjoy the results.We are closer.
"Thanks to the popularity of the iPhone and other smartphones, listenership has quadrupled since 2008 at Pandora, the free online radio service he founded," writes Jefferson Graham at USA TODAY.
But, what's really news is Ford will feature a Pandora app in the company's Sync system, Sony is putting Pandora into its new web clock radio, Dash, and Samsung along with other TV makers will be including Pandora in upcoming TVs.
Graham writes, "After years of struggle to find an audience, Internet radio is finally coming of age as it expands to cellphones, TVs and other devices."
Related: Readers Respond: Which Radio Application Works Best with my Phone
'Internet' Radio Will Eventually Become Just 'Radio' originally appeared on About.com Radio on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 at 17:28:48.
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Radio Host Rush Limbaugh Gets a Musical
The comedy troupe, Second City Theatricals, is readying a seven-week run of "Rush Limbaugh! The Musical" soon to open in Chicago. (Screenshot: rushthemusical.blogspot.com)
Foxnews.com reports: "Certainly not expected to be an endearing look at the radio talk show host, Second City says Rush Limbaugh! The Musical follows Limbaugh's 'humble beginnings and follows his ascent to conservative dominance buoyed by characters like Ann Coulter, Karl Rove and Donald Rumsfeld despite confrontations with Hillary Clinton and Barney Frank.'"
Limbaugh will be played by actor Mark Sutton who is posting at the the official "Rush Limbaugh! The Musical" blog. Read the blog at rushthemusical.blogspot.com.
Radio Host Rush Limbaugh Gets a Musical originally appeared on About.com Radio on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 at 04:15:59.
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Radio Listener Complains About ‘Boner Ads’
This is a very amusing email sent to the morning team, Armstrong & Getty, at KSTE Talk 650.A listener wrote in to say she records the program each day and listens later while doing chores around the house. "But," she writes, "...I'm turning off Talk 650 until you get rid of those boner ads."
She goes on to say: "After about 7 PM when Talk 650 turns down their power, KFI in Los Angeles comes in clearer,640. Do you know how many boner ads KFI has? Zero."
The email, some of it not really re-printable here, also adds: "I'm turning off Talk 650 and once a week I'll check back in to see if your station is really so crass, classless, and desperate that it really needs to advertise boner ads."
Read It: Here's the full email from "Katie".
Armstrong & Getty also air on KNEW-AM/San Francisco. You can listen live at www.kste.com.
More: A Profile of Armstrong & Getty
Radio Listener Complains About 'Boner Ads' originally appeared on About.com Radio on Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 00:35:24.
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Internet Radio Gets Boost at Consumer Electronics Show
Internet radio is getting a nice boost at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. "Ford Motor Co. is adding Twitter messages and Internet radio to its in-car entertainment and communication service, known as Sync," reports the Associated Press. Sync is voice activated and will begin working with Pandora and Stitcher. (Sensia Internet Radio, Screenshot: www.touchmyradio.com)
Pioneer "...announced that its new top-end car-audio and satnav system would - among many other features - include support for Pandora Radio," writes Rik Myslewski from Las Vegas for The Register. "There's one major hitch with the Pandora support in the new AVIC-X920BT in-dash AV receiver, however: you need an iPhone to make it work," says Myslewski.
As reported yesterday, the sleek touchscreen-oriented Sensia Internet radio comes with a radio-frequency remote control and includes a Wi-Fi adapter to connect with Internet radio stations as well as a conventional FM tuner.
Internet Radio Gets Boost at Consumer Electronics Show originally appeared on About.com Radio on Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at 16:41:31.
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Radio for the Facebook Generation
That's how PURE, a company from Kings Langley, England, positions its new Sensia Internet radio. Specifically, PURE calls the Sensia a "Digital Audio System with Wi-Fi and Colour Touchscreen". (Screenshot: www.touchmyradio.com)
The $349 Sensia was displayed at this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Pcworld.com writes: "...a 5.7-inch, 640-by-480 pixel color touchscreen...runs PURE's proprietary Lounge Internet radio and media portal. The unit comes with a radio-frequency remote control and includes a Wi-Fi adapter to connect with Internet radio stations as well as a conventional FM tuner."
The Sensia will connect to an iPod with an optional dock, display album art, and allow you to organize music into folders.
Pcworld.com adds, "The touchscreen interface includes links to time and alarm settings and provides a Wi-Fi signal strength indicator."
For more information, go to www.touchmyradio.com.
More: Buyer's Guide to Wi-Fi Internet Radio Receivers
Radio for the Facebook Generation originally appeared on About.com Radio on Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 at 17:16:43.
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Melanie Morgan Resigns from Radio Show
Melanie Morgan, the conservative talk show host, suddenly resigned from her nationally-syndicated program on Monday, citing health reasons. (Screenshot: ww.melaniemorgan.com)
According to sfgate.com, Morgan was quoted as saying: "I have some health issues that I need to attend to and that's the reason why I am leaving Washington, D.C. and returning to California where my family and friends can help me get through this challenging time."
More: A Profile of Melanie Morgan
Melanie Morgan Resigns from Radio Show originally appeared on About.com Radio on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at 13:54:16.
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