U2 Signs 12 Year Deal with LiveNation

Following Madonna's massive deal a few months ago, the Clear Channel spin-off and music monolithic, Live Nation, has added another massive band to their expanding rock star roster: U2.Bono & co have signed up...

Example of Ad Monopoly in San Francisco That Has Destroyed Once Positive Comm...

When BART/MUNI Stations (and other public locations and thoroughfares)  were first designed and 'sold' to us we were promised ample space for local ads, public service announcements, etc. and some corporate advertising.    A reflection of widespread...

Example of Ad Monopoly in San Francisco That Has Destroyed Once Positive Comm...

When BART/MUNI Stations (and other public locations and thoroughfares)  were first designed and 'sold' to us we were promised ample space for local ads, public service announcements, etc. and some corporate advertising.    A reflection of widespread...

FCC to Green Light $19.5 Billion Sale of Clear Channel

Recent reports indicate that American media giant Clear Channel is set for a merger with a private investment group. "The FCC appears set to give its approval to Clear Channel’s (NYSE: CCU) $19.5 billion sale to two private equity firms. Citing an agency official, AP...

FairnessDoctrineinBroadcastingSupporters] presidential candidates ARE INVOLV...

FairnessDoctrineinBroadcastingSupporters] presidential candidates ARE INVOLVED + the fairness doctrine HISTORY 1960'S TO 2007 They you me we want fairness and don't want radiostations educating one sided where people in ruralamerica are getting a distorted...

Clear Channel to Madison: 'You Win'

"To be honest, it wasn't the result I was expecting. Call me a cynic, but my knee jerks away from optimism when it comes to corporate America, media conglomerates, and progressive voices. My assumption was that...

Fighting for Progressive Talk in Madison

"The fight to save Madison's progressive talk radio drew a big crowd yesterday.Just after the elections in November, it was announced that The Mic 92.1 FM's format would change from progressive talk radio to FOX...

Startup offers 'neutral' web video outlet

Positioning itself as an independent third party, ClipSyndicate is distributing short-form video clips for Clear Channel and Sinclair stations. Other broadcasters may follow.By Wayne KarrfaltThe National Broadband Co. (NBBC), a joint venture of NBC and its affiliates, is a...

XM: 100% Commercial-free music no more?

Clear Channel madness! What don't these guys have their fingers in? "There's a lot of questions being raised by a recent SEC filing by XM Satellite Radio in which the channel updates are brought up. In the...

Clear Channel, Stern Withdraw Suits (Reuters)

Reuters - Clear Channel Communications on Wednesday said that it and shock jock Howard Stern have agreed to withdraw their lawsuits and respective claims for millions of dollars in damages relating to the radio...

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