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FOX Business Network to Air on XM Satellite Radio
NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FOX Business Network (FBN) and XM Satellite Radio today announced that FBN will begin airing nationwide on XM on July 14. XM, the nation's leading satellite radio company with more than 9.3 million subscribers, will air FBN...
SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. CEO Interviewed Live on Steve Crowley's American Scene Radio Show
NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPNG) is pleased to announce that its CEO and President, Michael Metter, will be interviewed today on Steve Crowley's American Scene Radio Show at 9:24 a.m. EDT. The interview can be heard...
Bloomberg TV Investigates Hidden Fees in 401(K) Plans-Tomorrow Night
NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — 78 million Americans born between 1946 and 1964 will be the first generation to rely on 401(k) plans for all or part of their retirement income. Yet, as retirement looms for these Baby Boomers, the average 401(k) balance for those approaching age 65 is...
Agenda Latina 2008 to Air on Azteca America Friday, June 20 At 8 pm / 7 pm CDT
LOS ANGELES, June 17 PRNewswire — Agenda Latina 2008, an issues forum sponsored by Grupo Salinas, Fundacion Azteca America and Azteca America Colorado, will be broadcast nationally on Friday, June 20 at 8:00 pm PDT and EDT / 7:00 pm CDT on Spanish-language broadcast television network...
Pegram to Run Scripps TV Station In Tampa
CINCINNATI, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Richard Pegram III, who has led market-leading television stations for more than two decades, has been named vice president and general manager of WFTS, the ABC affiliate in Tampa, Fla., owned by The E. W. Scripps Company. After 13 years as...
XM Satellite Radio to Air Three Broadcasts of Every Game of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Final for Hockey Fans Nationwide
WASHINGTON, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — XM Satellite Radio will carry three different broadcasts of every game of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Final as the Detroit Red Wings take on the Pittsburgh Penguins starting May 24th at 8 pm ET. Hockey fans nationwide can hear the Pittsburgh...
Mega Media Group's Pulse 87 Will be the Exclusive Radio Station of 5th Avenue Festival in Brooklyn, NY on June 1st
NEW YORK, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pulse 87 FM a subsidiary of Mega Media Group, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: MMDA.OB) (www.megamediagroup.com). Pulse 87, New York's new Rhythmic Top 40 radio station, will be the exclusive radio station of the 5th Avenue Festival on June 1st, 2008...
Phillies Seek Professional Artists for 'Paint the Phillie Phanatic Public Arts Project'
PHILADELPHIA, May 20 PRNewswire — It's often been said that when they made the Phillie Phanatic, they broke the mold. The Phillies and the local art community are putting that theory to the test. The Phillies announced that they will be teaming up with local artists, businesses...
94.7 QDR and Curtis Media Team Up With Davis Park for LIVE FREE FOR LIFE Condo Giveaway
DURHAM, N.C., May 20 PRNewswire — The local radio station 94.7 QDR has teamed up with Davis Park Realty for the LIVE FREE FOR LIFE Home Giveaway, which gives participating listeners the chance to win a two bedroom, 1,400 square foot condominium in the luxurious Davis Park...
Journal Communications Boosts Clickability's Booming Roster of Media Customers
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 PRNewswire — Clickability, Inc., the global leader in on demand Web Content Management (WCM), today announced a multi-year agreement with Journal Communications, Inc. (NYSE: JRN), one of the nation's most influential media companies, for development, hosting, and...
Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies (AHAA) Rallies Industry Leaders to Tackle Portable People Meter (PPM) Challenges
AHAA Chairman Jose Lopez-Varela Announces Members of PPM Council MIAMI and McLEAN, Va., May 19 PRNewswire-USNewswire — In the wake of swirling opinions and concerns over the preliminary ratings of Hispanic radio audiences using Portable People Meters (PPM), the Chairman of the...
This Just in for Highlight Consideration ...
NEW YORK, May 19 PRNewswire — On Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 6 p.m.* 106 & PARK will host an exclusive red carpet special with Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf and Karen Allen. Live from the streets of Harlem, THE ADVENTURES OF 106 & INDIANA JONES will also feature special performances...
Fayetteville 'Real World Math' Student Video Contest Winners Announced
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., May 19 PRNewswire — The judges' votes are in, and the winning videos from the first-ever Real World Math video contest, presented by Texas Instruments (TI) and TeacherTube, are "Football and Geometry" from Ms. Dona Brady's class in the high school category and...
ReachMD Launches New Series on GI Issues
CHICAGO, May 19 PRNewswire — ReachMD, an innovative multi-channel platform for medical professionals, will air on XM Satellite Radio Channel 157 and simulcast via ReachMD Online at www.reachmd.com, a new weekly series exploring the latest clinical issues, trends and technologies in...
XM Satellite Radio Launches XM NavTraffic Advertising Campaign Targeting Gridlocked Drivers
WASHINGTON, May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — XM (Nasdaq: XMSR), the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, is launching a new, highly targeted national consumer advertising campaign aimed at gridlocked commuters. The multi-media marketing campaign for the XM NavTraffic service...
Stay Connected With Your 'Satellite Sisters' and Enter to Win a Getaway Weekend Courtesy of VTech
BEAVERTON, Ore., May 19 PRNewswire — VTech(R) Communications, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of VTech Holdings Ltd. HKSE: 303; London SE: VTH; ADR: VTKHY), one of the largest suppliers of cordless phones in North America, today launched the "VTech Sisters Getaway Weekend...
Interactive Group President at Scripps Networks to Participate in Goldman Sachs Conference
CINCINNATI, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Deanna Brown, president of the interactive group at Scripps Networks, will discuss the company's Internet and other emerging media business strategies at the Goldman Sachs Ninth Annual Global Internet Conference on Thursday, May 22 in Las Vegas...
PIA Debuts Radio Ads in Agent Branding Program
WASHINGTON, May 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has unveiled a series of 28 radio advertisements as the latest phase of its award-winning branding program, Local Agents Serving Main Street America(SM). PIA's new radio ads...
SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. to be a Sponsor on 'Mike and the Mad Dog Radio Show' Today for the Subway Series between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets
NEW YORK, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPNG) announced that they will be a sponsor of the Willie Randolph Report on the Mike and the Mad Dog Radio Show on WFAN-AM beginning today. The Mike and the Mad Dog Radio Show...
Robert Martin, President, Golden Phoenix Minerals, Featured on Stu Taylor's National Business Radio Program
SPARKS, Nev., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GPXM) is pleased to announce that Robert P. Martin, President, is being interviewed by Stu Taylor , one of the premier nationally syndicated business radio talk show hosts, about the Company's...
ESPN Deportes Reloads Advertising Community with New Programming Initiative and Multiplatform Approach in its '08 Upfront Presentation
NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire — At its Upfront '08 presentation, ESPN's Spanish-language multimedia brand, ESPN Deportes, announced impressive distribution gains and presented the advertising community with a host of new ideas and creative content demonstrating the network's commitment to...
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Extends Exclusive 'Neil Diamond Radio' Channel Due to Popular Demand
NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) will extend, due to fans' requests, Neil Diamond Radio, its exclusive commercial-free music channel dedicated to Neil Diamond, for an additional two weeks through the end of May. To celebrate the channel's...
Indianapolis 500 Airs Nationwide on XM Satellite Radio
INDIANAPOLIS, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — XM Satellite Radio will air extensive coverage of the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500 as motorsports fans gear up for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" on May 25 live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. XM is the exclusive satellite...
Rock Pioneer Lou Reed Joins SIRIUS Satellite Radio
NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) announced that Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Lou Reed will host his own weekly show exclusively on SIRIUS. Lou Reed's New York Shuffle will premiere on SIRIUS Disorder channel 70 this Saturday, May 17th at 6...
iBiquity Digital Extends Licensing Program to Include Host Micro and User-Interface Design Software Firms
COLUMBIA, Md., May 15 PRNewswire — iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer and licensor of digital HD Radio(TM) technology for AM and FM broadcasting, announced today that it has signed software development agreements with Samboo Info Tech Limited, Analog & Digital Soft...
Strong ODM & Brand Attendence at iBiquity's HD Radio(TM) Business Conference and Technology Training Session in Shenzhen, China
COLUMBIA, Md., May 15 PRNewswire — Over 300 consumer electronics industry executives attended iBiquity Digital Corporation's HD Radio Business Conference and Technology Training session in Shenzhen, China, Friday, April 11, 2008, two days prior to the Hong Kong Electronics Fair. The...
'Classic Rock' Radio Listeners Helping 'Change the World'
Economic Downturn has Little Impact as KZOK 'Radio-thon' Smashes Goal for World Vision Child Sponsorships SEATTLE, May 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Fans of Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin also want to help children half a world away in Senegal. Listeners of KZOK 102.5...
Eutelsat Communications Reports 8.9% Revenue Increase for Third Quarter 2007-2008
PARIS, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — - Quarterly Financial Information Revenue Objective For Current Fiscal Year Revised Upwards - Strong revenue increase compared to third quarter of the previous fiscal year driven by continued growth of Video Applications and Value Added Services...
TargetSpot Announces comScore Arbitron Online Radio Ratings Agreement and Tools for Large Advertisers and Agencies
NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire — For large advertisers and agencies, the internet revolution has unleashed a host of opportunities, but they are fueled by one overriding desire — the ability to get better, more accurate information in order to make better purchasing decisions...
Regan Named Vice President and General Manager of Scripps Station in Cleveland
CINCINNATI, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Victoria G. Regan, an innovative and award-winning television executive, has been appointed vice president and general manager of WEWS, the ABC affiliate in Cleveland and the first television station launched by The E. W. Scripps Company. Regan...
Mega Media Group's Pulse 87 Has Secured Advertisement Orders From Pepsi's Sobe Beverages Brand and Paragon Honda, Launches New Programming
NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pulse 87 FM, a subsidiary of Mega Media Group, Inc., (OTC BUlletin Board: MMDA.OB) (www.megamediagroup.com), New York's new Rhythmic Top 40 radio station, has received advertisement orders from Sobe Life Water Brand a division of Pepsico, Inc...
ALERT FM Platform Now Available in Florida
JACKSON, Miss., May 14 PRNewswire — Global Security Systems (GSS) announced today that Broward and Miami-Dade Counties are the first two counties in the state of Florida to have access to ALERT FM, an FM radio-based emergency alert and messaging system. ALERT FM allows authorized...
Broadcasters Rollout Second Generation of HD2 Programming
ORLANDO, Fla., May 14 PRNewswire — The HD Digital Radio Alliance, a joint initiative of leading radio broadcasters to accelerate consumer adoption of HD Digital Radio, today announced that member companies are continuing the outpour of creativity and ingenuity with the second generation...
Adrian Grenier's Film Production Company Partners With John Loar's Northern California Investment Group
LOS ANGELES, May 13 PRNewswire — Adrian Grenier's Reckless Productions and J. Loar, Inc. today announced its partnership. Actor and producer Adrian Grenier, who brings his star power from the hit show "Entourage," attracted financier John Loar, founder of J. Loar, Inc. because of their...
LBI Media, Inc. Reports Results for the First Quarter 2008
BURBANK, Calif., May 13 PRNewswire — LBI Media, Inc. today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Results and Discussions For the quarter ended March 31, 2008, net revenues increased $1.3 million, or 5%, to $26.4 million as compared to $25.1 million for...
Media General Completes Sale of WTVQ-TV in Lexington, Ky., to Morris Network, Inc.
RICHMOND, Va. and SAVANNAH, Ga., May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Media General, Inc. (NYSE: MEG) and Morris Network, Inc. announced today the completion of Morris Network's purchase of Media General's ABC television station WTVQ in Lexington, Ky. Terms were not disclosed. Marshall N...
Martha Stewart and Mario Batali Sit Down 'At Martha's Table' on Martha Stewart Living Radio Exclusively on SIRIUS Satellite Radio
NEW YORK, May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) announced today that it will broadcast an exclusive live conversation between Martha Stewart and Mario Batali on At Martha's Table, a one-on-one interview series on Martha Stewart Living Radio. The series...
VUANCE's Clarity/Insignia Solutions Provide Cost-Effective Electronic Access Control for Multi-site Energy Company
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — VUANCE Ltd. (Nasdaq and Euronext: VUNC), a provider of innovative Radio Frequency Verification Solutions, including active RFID, electronic access control, credentialing and incident response management, today announced that leading energy...
MeeMix Launches Personalized Web 2.0 Video Channels
TEL-AVIV, Israel, May 13 PRNewswire — MeeMix Internet Radio announced today the launch of free music video channels, enabling members full access to their personalized music stations in twin audio and video formats. The company's taste prediction technology combined with YouTube's...
'Music For Myanmar' Cyclone Benefit Concert
WASHINGTON, May 10 PRNewswire — National and International media celebrities are organizing an all ages benefit concert for the Myanmar cyclone victims and survivors on May 18 at The Rock and Roll Hotel & 1353 H Street NE in Washington D.C. Recent reports of the ruling Myanmar...
SIRIUS Satellite Radio and NBA to Host Reunion of 1972-73 NBA Champion New York Knicks
NEW YORK, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) announced today that Senator Bill Bradley and NBA Hall-of-Famers Willis Reed and Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, all members of the 1972-73 NBA Champion New York Knicks, will reunite at the NBA Store in Manhattan...
Obama and Leving to Endorse Responsible Fatherhood on SOUL 106
CHICAGO, May 9 PRNewswire — Attorney Jeffery M. Leving's exclusive interview with Presidential Hopeful Senator Barack Obama will appear on the Jeffery Leving Father's Rights Legal Show on 106.3 FM on Sunday, May 11th, 2008 at 2:00 pm. The focus of the interview will be Obama's...
Frear to Present at Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Communications Conference
NEW YORK, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) today announced that David Frear, Chief Financial Officer and EVP of SIRIUS, is expected to present at Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Communications Conference in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at...
SIRIUS Satellite Radio to Broadcast Special Day-Long Tribute in Honor of Frank Sinatra on Siriusly Sinatra Channel
NEW YORK, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) will commemorate the legacy of Frank Sinatra, one of the most iconic entertainers of the 20th century, with a day-long broadcast celebration of his life and musical career. The broadcast will air on Siriusly...
Scripps Declares Quarterly Dividend
CINCINNATI, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Board of Directors of The E. W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) has declared a quarterly dividend of 14 cents ($0.14) per share payable June 10 to shareholders of record at the close of business May 31. SOURCE The E. W. Scripps Company
FairPoint Communications to Release 2008 First Quarter Earnings Results
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FairPoint Communications, Inc. (NYSE: FRP) announced today that it will release its 2008 first quarter financial results at 6:30 a.m. (EDT) on Friday, May 16, 2008. The Company will hold its earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) on the...
LBI Media, Inc. Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2008 Results
BURBANK, Calif., May 8 PRNewswire — LBI Media, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss its financial results for the first quarter of 2008 on Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (877) 741-4251 five...
Hispanic PR Wire Named Exclusive Commercial Wire Service of Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference
MIAMI, May 8 /PRNewswire/— Radio Ink has named Hispanic PR Wire, a service of PR Newswire Association LLC, the exclusive commercial wire service of its Hispanic Radio Conference slated for May 19-20, 2008 at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables-Miami, Florida. "Radio Ink has created an...
Hispanic PR Wire, the Exclusive Commercial Wire Service of Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference, Announces Conference Agenda
MIAMI, May 8 PRNewswire — As the exclusive commercial wire service for Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference, Hispanic PR Wire is pleased to announce the full conference agenda, featuring leading Hispanic media professionals including Jeff Hinson of BMP Radio; Jeffery Liberman of...
Saga Communications, Inc. Reports 1st Quarter 2008 Results
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Saga Communications, Inc. (NYSE: SGA) today reported net income increased 23.0% to $910 thousand ($.05 per fully diluted share) for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 compared to $740 thousand ($.04 per fully diluted share) for...
The 29th Annual DC101 Chili Cook-Off Benefiting the National Kidney Foundation
WASHINGTON, May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is being issued by the National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area: Who: Musical acts including headlining sets from Staind and Live, as well as Seether, Finger 11, Chevelle, Deaf Pedestrians and the winner of DC 101's...
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. Reports Results for the First Quarter 2008
COCONUT GROVE, Fla., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (the "Company" or "SBS") (Nasdaq: SBSA) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Results and Discussions For the quarter ended March 31, 2008, consolidated net revenue...
XM Satellite Radio Schedules First Quarter 2008 Financial Results Conference Call For May 12
WASHINGTON, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — XM Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: XMSR) has scheduled a conference call for Monday, May 12, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. ET to announce and discuss its first quarter 2008 financial results. Prior to the call, XM Radio's first quarter 2008 results will be posted...
Steve Winwood Enjoys his Highest Chart Debut & Best First Week's Sales of the SoundScan era as 'Nine Lives,' his Columbia Records Debut, Enters the Billboard Top 200 at #12
NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire — Legendary singer-songwriter-multi- instrumentalist Steve Winwood's new album, "Nine Lives," his first for Columbia Records, has just entered the Billboard Top 200 at #12, giving the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer his highest chart debut, and best first week's...
Westwood One, Inc. Reports Results for the First Quarter 2008
NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Westwood One, Inc. (NYSE: WON) a provider of analog and digital content, including news, sports, weather, traffic, video news services and other information, to the radio, TV and on- line industries, today reported its operating results for its...
SIRIUS Satellite Radio to Announce First Quarter 2008 Results
NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) today announced that it plans to release first quarter 2008 financial and operating results on Monday, May 12, 2008. SIRIUS also plans to hold a conference call at 4:30 pm ET on Monday to discuss these results...
Padre Alberto and Hermana Glenda Spread the Joy of Bible Reading to Catholics
Latino Personalities Join the American Bible Society's La Biblia Es Mi Guia Campaign NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The American Bible Society announced today that television and radio personality Padre Alberto Cutie and singer/songwriter Hermana Glenda Aguayo have joined the...
Westwood One Appoints Richard J. Kosinski Senior Vice President, Chief Digital Officer
NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Westwood One (NYSE: WON) announced today the appointment of Richard J. Kosinski to Senior Vice President, Chief Digital Officer. Kosinski will be responsible for the company's digital product offerings including news, sports, music, talk...
mSnap Powers Citadel Broadcasting's Largest Country Music Mobile Marketing Campaign With Kellie Pickler Concert Promotion In Atlanta
SAN FRANCISCO and ATLANTA, May 7 PRNewswire — Leading mobile advertising network mSnap today announced the groundbreaking results of a campaign launched April 14-23, in partnership with Citadel Broadcasting's #1 country music radio station in Atlanta. The text-to-win promotion...
Cox Radio Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
ATLANTA, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cox Radio, Inc. (NYSE: CXR) today reported financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2008. Financial highlights (in thousands, except per share data and percentages) are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 2007 Net...
Hearst-Argyle Television Directors Elected at Annual Shareholders' Meeting
NEW YORK, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc. (NYSE: HTV) announced that shareholders elected one Class I Series A nominee and five Class I Series B nominees to the Board of Directors for a two-year term. The Series A director, Caroline L. Williams, has been a...
Patricio Northland Appointed New CEO for Satmex
MEXICO CITY, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Satelites Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V. (Satmex) announced the appointment of Patricio Northland as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in another step to strengthen the company as a leading satellite operator in the Western Hemisphere. "With a long...
Talk Radio Star Joe Madison Joins XM Satellite Radio
WASHINGTON, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — XM Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: XMSR), the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than nine million subscribers, today announced that talk radio star and renowned social activist Joe Madison has joined XM Satellite Radio. Beginning...
SADD and BusRadio Announce Public Service Partnership
BOSTON, May 6 PRNewswire — SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), the preeminent peer-to-peer youth education, prevention and activism organization in America, and BusRadio, a national radio network that brings age-appropriate music, news and public service messages to 1 million...
XM Launches Second Annual 'XMKiDS Traveling Roadshow' National Initiative Benefiting Children's Miracle Network
WASHINGTON, May 6 PRNewswire — XM Satellite Radio announced today the second annual XMKiDS Traveling Roadshow cross-country initiative to help Wal-Mart & Sam's Club raise $10 million in May for Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving...
New Zealand's TeamTalk Selects Eclipse Radios From Harris Stratex Networks as Part of National Network Expansion
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSTX), the leading independent supplier of turnkey wireless transmission solutions, will provide its Eclipse(TM) radios to TeamTalk, New Zealand's largest mobile radio network provider...
Video: Ad Council Joins ESPN to Encourage Men to Take Preventive Steps in their Health Care
NEW YORK, May 6 PRNewswire — The Advertising Council is joining ESPN today to launch a new series of national public service advertisements designed to raise awareness among middle-aged men about the importance of preventive medical testing. The new ads play off concepts created for the...
Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. Announces Selection of F.C.C. Attorneys
MIAMI, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. (Pink Sheets: LUDW) Board of Directors announces selection of F.C.C. Attorneys, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC. Ludwig's legal team will be headed by Womble Carlyle attorney Gregg Skall, a senior member of the...
Pulse 87 Launches Its New Website Portal and Updates on New Advertising Clients
NEW YORK, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pulse 87 FM a subsidiary of Mega Media Group, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: MMDA) (www.megamediagroup.com). New York's new Rhythmic Top 40 radio station announced today that it has launched its NEW website portal www.pulse87.com and updates on new...
Westwood One to Report First Quarter 2008 Results in Teleconference Call on Wednesday, May 7, 2008
NEW YORK, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Westwood One (NYSE: WON) announced today that the company will report First Quarter Earnings for 2008 on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Westwood One will conduct a teleconference call at 5:00 p.m. ET following the release of the earnings report. The...
Emmis Announces Sale of WVUE-TV in New Orleans to Louisiana Media Company
INDIANAPOLIS, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Emmis Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: EMMS) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Fox affiliate WVUE-TV to Louisiana Media Company, LLC, which is principally owned by Tom Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints. The...
Teletrax Announces Multi-Year Contract Renewal With The NBC Agency
HOLLYWOOD, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Teletrax, the global broadcast intelligence company, today announced a multi-year contract renewal with The NBC Agency, a division of NBC Universal, Inc. Teletrax is a majority-owned subsidiary of Medialink Worldwide Incorporated (Nasdaq...
Regent Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Regent Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGCI) announced today financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. For the first quarter of 2008, net broadcast revenues decreased 3.1% to approximately $20.8 million from $21.5 million...
Expert Analyst on Clinton/Obama Political Scene Available for Interviews and Guest Appearances
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., May 5 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Taylor Marsh, a Clinton supporter who maintains the major blog site for Clinton fans, is available for commentary and expert analysis on all election-year topics. She will be in Washington, D.C. on May 5, 6 and 7, 2008 for guest...
Angel Harvey Passes
DALLAS, May 3 PRNewswire — Angel Harvey's passing is a loss for all of us in radio. For decades she served as a producer, writer and the inspiring force behind Paul Harvey News and Comment. Angel was frequently referred to as "The First Lady of Radio," and countless charities...
Radio Address by President Bush to the Nation
WASHINGTON, May 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a transcript of the radio address by President Bush to the Nation: THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This week, the Commerce Department reported that GDP grew at an annual rate of six-tenths of a percent in the first quarter. This...
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for May 3
WASHINGTON, May 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: SATURDAY, MAY 3: NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO Profile America - Saturday, May 3rd. National Public Radio went on the air 37 years ago today, with funding from the...
Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. in Process of Filing Patent Applications for Revolutionary New Technology Platform
MIAMI, May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: LUDW) Board of Directors announces selection of the Nissen Law Group to file patents for a revolutionary new Digital Broadcasting Platform. The technology is an outgrowth of over a decade of research and...
Congressman Andre Carson (IN-7) to Deliver Democratic Radio Address
WASHINGTON, May 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following was issued today by the Office of the Speaker of the House: Congressman Andre Carson (IN-7) will deliver the Democratic Radio Address tomorrow. In his address, Congressman Carson will discuss the Iraq war and the strain it is...
RRsat Completes Acquisition of Hawley Teleport in Pennsylvania
OMER, Israel, May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST), a rapidly growing provider of comprehensive content management and global distribution services to the television and radio broadcasting industries, announced today that it has...
Viacom Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
NEW YORK, May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. First Quarter 2008 Results Quarter Ended March 31, B/(W) (in millions, except per share amounts) 2008 2007 2008 vs. 2007 Revenues...
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Announces Neil Diamond to Host Music Channel
NEW YORK, May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) announced today that legendary singer-songwriter Neil Diamond will host an exclusive music channel for two weeks starting tomorrow, May 2nd, at 12 noon ET on SIRIUS channel 3. "Neil Diamond Radio" will...
Entravision Communications Corporation Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC) today reported financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2008. Historical results, which are attached, are in thousands of U.S. dollars (except share and per share...
Senior Advisor to Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) to be Featured on 'Inside Government'
Ann Lewis to Discuss Presidential Campaign's Communications Efforts, Women's Outreach Program WASHINGTON, May 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Ann Lewis, senior advisor to presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.), will be featured this week on the American Federation of...
Veteran Broadcaster Returns to Florida to Run Scripps Station in West Palm Beach
CINCINNATI, May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Steve Wasserman, the senior executive of three major-market television stations over the past 19 years, has been appointed vice president and general manager of WPTV, the West Palm Beach, Fla., NBC affiliate that is owned and operated by The E...
Emmis Hires Industry Veteran as Senior Vice President of Sales
INDIANAPOLIS, May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — At a time when many companies are limiting sales resources, Emmis Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: EMMS) today announced it has hired Terry Hardin for the newly created position of senior vice president of sales for the company's radio...
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Mother's Day With Exclusive 'Radio Mom' Channel
NEW YORK, May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) today announced that it has created a new channel in honor of the 100th anniversary of Mother's Day, "Radio Mom." The exclusive channel will broadcast for one week beginning May 3rd and will run through...
Corporate Strategies to Replay Discussion of Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, UBS, JPMorgan Chase and Other Investment Banks in Auction Rate Securities Probe on Friday, May 2, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. ET
HOUSTON, May 1 PRNewswire — Due to requests from the investment community the April 11th Auction Rate Securities show will be replayed at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time, Friday, May 2nd. The Financial Times has reported that, "Regulators have asked Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, UBS, JPMorgan...
Former President Jimmy Carter Interviewed by Senator Bill Bradley Exclusively on SIRIUS Satellite Radio
NEW YORK, May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) today announced that it will broadcast an in-depth interview conducted by former Democratic presidential candidate and SIRIUS host Senator Bill Bradley with former President Jimmy Carter on Sunday, May 4th at...
No Sights, But Plenty of Sound at Soundboard.com
CHARLESTOWN, St. Kitts/Nevis, May 1 PRNewswire — Nicknamed "SoundTube" by its users, after the massively popular video-sharing site, Soundboard.com made its official debut in April after 16 months in BETA. Yet despite its long trial status, Soundboard.com is already one of the...
RFMD(R) Releases 2.4 GHz ISM Band Transceiver
GREENSBORO, N.C., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — RF Micro Devices, (Nasdaq GS: RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency systems and solutions, today introduced the ML2726 ISM band transceiver. The ML2726 is a low power, low-IF, frequency...
Jacoby Ellsbury Takes the Field for owater
CONCORD, Mass., May 1 PRNewswire — owater, maker of healthy enhanced waters, today announced it has signed Boston baseball player Jacoby Ellsbury to endorse its infused owater line of all-natural sports drinks. The two-year partnership links the fast-rising player with the up and coming...
Radiohead Joins USAID/MTV Campaign to Raise Awareness and Help Prevent Human Trafficking
BANGKOK, Thailand, April 30 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Radiohead, one of the world's top bands, has joined the MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) campaign, a partnership between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and MTV to raise awareness about human...
Westwood One Appoints Jonathan S. Marshall Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and Strategic Development
NEW YORK, April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Westwood One (NYSE: WON) announced today the appointment of Jonathan S. Marshall to Executive Vice President - Business Affairs and Strategic Development. Marshall, a Los Angeles based entertainment attorney, will oversee the business side of...
SIRIUS and XM Extend Merger Agreement
WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — XM Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: XMSR) and SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) today announced that the companies have agreed not to exercise their rights to terminate the Merger Agreement prior to May 15, 2008. SIRIUS and XM also...
California Veterinarians Recognize National Pet Week With Tips to Keep Your Animal in a Safe Environment
SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 30 PRNewswire — National Pet Week, May 4-10, celebrates the relationships formed between humans and animals and is a great opportunity to emphasize the caretaking actions we can take for our animal friends, including providing regular health care as recommended...
Great Mother's Day Gift - Supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure
VISTA, Calif., April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Directed Electronics (Nasdaq: DEIX) is pleased to announce it has joined the fight against breast cancer with the availability of Responder LE Special Edition 2-Way Vehicle Security & Remote Start systems from Viper, supporting Susan G...
Lewis Black, Margaret Cho, Janeane Garofalo and The Kids in the Hall Kick Off New Season of XM's Original Comedy Series 'Unmasked'
WASHINGTON, April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Stand-up comedy greats Lewis Black, Margaret Cho, Janeane Garofalo and famed comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall will be among those featured on XM Radio's original comedy series "Unmasked" when the series kicks off a new season on May 3, it...
SIRIUS Available on Logitech Squeezebox and Transporter Network Music Players
NEW YORK, April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) announced today an agreement to deliver more than 80 channels of its music, talk and entertainment programming via Logitech's innovative line of network music systems: the Logitech(R) Squeezebox Duet(TM...
BBC Brings Programs to iTunes Store in U.S.
NEW YORK, April 29 PRNewswire — BBC today announced that for the first time BBC AMERICA programming will be available for purchase and download from the iTunes Store in the U.S. (www.itunes.com). Making BBC programming available on the iTunes Store is key to the strategy of BBC...
Westwood One Appoints Andrew R. Hersam Executive Vice President, Sales and Chief Revenue Officer
NEW YORK, April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Westwood One (NYSE: WON) announced today the appointment of Andrew R. Hersam to Executive Vice President of Sales and Chief Revenue Officer. Mr. Hersam was most recently Vice President and Publishing Director at Rodale Inc, where he helped the...
Faith Coaching Network Offers Inspirational Audio Series to Radio Stations
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas, April 29 PRNewswire — Faith Coaching Network . For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com. SOURCE Faith Coaching Network
Sirius Satellite Radio Defers Date of 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
NEW YORK, April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) today announced that it has deferred its 2008 annual meeting of stockholders and will set and announce a new date when it has further information relating to the timing of its pending merger with XM...
XM Satellite Radio Postpones 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
WASHINGTON, April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — XM Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: XMSR) today announced that it has postponed its 2008 annual meeting of stockholders. The company will announce a new date for the meeting when it has further information relating to the timing of its pending merger...
Directed Electronics Extends Contract With SIRIUS Satellite Radio
VISTA, Calif., April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Directed Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DEIX) announced today that it has amended certain terms and extended its distribution agreement with SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Inc. to January 31, 2009. James E. Minarik, President and Chief Executive...
Bloomberg PMI Shows Record Fall in Eurozone Retail Sales
NEW YORK, April 29 PRNewswire — The Bloomberg Eurozone Retail Purchasing Managers' Index ("PMI(R)"), an indicator based on a mid-month survey of economic conditions in the euro area retail sector and providing data one month ahead of government issued figures, fell a record 6.4 points...
Third Coast International Audio Festival Announces Third Annual Public Audio Challenge: Radio Ephemera
CHICAGO, April 28 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A production of Chicago Public Radio, the Third Coast International Audio Festival celebrates the best audio work produced worldwide for radio and the Internet. Through its annual public audio challenge, the Third Coast Festival encourages...
Gospel Singer Shirley Caesar to Perform Live at the Spirit of Democracy Awards Dinner
Honorees include Congressman Charles Rangel, CNN Commentator Roland Martin, American Urban Radio Networks, and Radio Host Bev Smith WASHINGTON, April 28 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Honorable Charles B. Rangel, Chair, Ways and Means Committee U.S. Congress; Roland S. Martin, syndicated...
Post, News Web Traffic Balances Print Reductions
DENVER, April 28 PRNewswire — New six-month statistics, released today, show The Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News continuing to maintain sizeable cumulative audience share despite the impact of planned cutbacks in promotional programs and the migration of traditional print...
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Interviews Danica Patrick on XM Satellite Radio's 'Dale Jr. Unrestricted'
WASHINGTON, April 28 PRNewswire — The two biggest superstars in auto racing will go one-on-one on XM Satellite Radio this week when Dale Earnhardt Jr. interviews Danica Patrick on his weekly XM Radio show "Dale Jr. Unrestricted." Earnhardt's interview with Patrick will air nationwide on...
Freedom House to Release New Study on Freedom in America Helen Thomas & Bob Edwards Guest Panelists
WASHINGTON, April 28 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Freedom House will host a press conference and panel event to release its new study TODAY'S AMERICAN: How Free? at the National Press Club on May 5. Two legends in journalism- Helen Thomas and Bob Edwards-will appear as guest commentators at...
Mediabase and USA TODAY Form Unprecedented Partnership
LOS ANGELES, April 28 PRNewswire — Mediabase and USA TODAY have partnered on an innovative, multi-platform initiative that will bring music charts to consumers nationwide. Debuting tomorrow, the first weekly "USA TODAY Airplay Charts compiled by Mediabase" will run in the LIFE...
SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. CEO Interviewed Live on Steve Crowley's American Scene Radio Show
NEW YORK, April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPNG - News) announce today that its CEO and President, Michael Metter, will be interviewed today on Steve Crowley's American Scene Radio Show at 9:24 a.m. EDT. The interview can be heard...
Emmis Interactive Extends Digital Services to Media Companies
CHICAGO, April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Emmis Interactive, the U.S. radio industry's leader in generating interactive revenues, today announced plans to begin marketing its services to radio broadcasters and other local media companies. To that end, Emmis Communications Corporation...
Dodgers Broadcaster Vin Scully Honored at Pepperdine University Graduation
MALIBU, Calif., April 26 PRNewswire-USNewswire — He called Sandy Koufax's perfect game in 1965, Hank Aaron's record-breaking home run in 1974, and Kirk Gibson's World Series home run in 1988. And today Vin Scully, "Voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers," answered the call as the 2008...
Motel 6 Refuses to Air 'Savage Nation' Radio Spots
Growing list of companies reject host's bigoted rhetoric WASHINGTON, April 25 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Hate Hurts America Community and Interfaith Coalition (HHA) today announced that Motel 6 http://mediamatters.org/issues_topics/people/michaelsavage The Hate Hurts America...
Hearst-Argyle Television's WTAE-TV, Pittsburgh, Earns Peabody, Other Awards, for Investigative Series
NEW YORK, N.Y., April 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — At the peak of the spring journalism awards announcements, Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc. stations have been honored with dozens of awards for local news coverage. WTAE-TV, Hearst-Argyle's ABC affiliate serving Pittsburgh, received a...
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Renews Exclusive Deal with Scott Ferrall
NEW YORK, April 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with colorful sports talk personality Scott Ferrall to continue to host The Scott Ferrall Show, a live weeknight sports call-in show. The Scott Ferrall...
Sony Computer Entertainment America Returns to Rock Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival With a New Playstation(R) Experience
FOSTER CITY, Calif., April 25 PRNewswire — Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) today announced a triumphant return to one of the entertainment industry's hottest music events, the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival (Coachella). SCEA will be on-site as one of the main...
American Idol Season Six Finalist Phil Stacey's Debut CD in Stores Next Tuesday, April 29th
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 24 PRNewswire — American Idol Season 6 finalist Phil Stacey will release his self-titled debut CD on April 29th, 2008 on Lyric Street Records. Phil will kick off his CD release week with a live appearance on NBC-TV's Today Show on Monday, April 28th. The Today...
Prodigy Song 'The Life' is the #1 Selling Single in the Country
NEW YORK, April 24 PRNewswire — For the first time ever and in the same week the long awaited solo album H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 from Prodigy was released, the first single "The Life", reached the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 Single Sales Chart. This is a first for Prodigy, one half of...
Scripps-Corbett Award Winners Unveiled
CINCINNATI, April 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The winners of the 2008 Scripps-Corbett Awards, the most-prestigious recognition of individuals and organizations that have made artistic or cultural contributions to the Greater Cincinnati area, have been announced by The E. W. Scripps...
'Butterbean' Wins Major Award at Beverly Hills Film Festival
CHICAGO, April 24 PRNewswire — "Butterbean," a screenplay by James Oliveros White was selected as one of the top two screenplays at the prestigious Beverly Hills Film Festival in the Festival's Golden Palm Screenplay competition. "Butterbean" was chosen from among 70 finalists out of...
SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. CEO Interviewed Live on Steve Crowley's American Scene Radio Show
NEW YORK, April 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPNG) announce today that its CEO and President, Michael Metter, will be interviewed today on Steve Crowley's American Scene Radio Show at 11:54 a.m. EDT. The interview can be heard...
Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies (AHAA) Forms Advisory Council to Facilitate Industry Position on Portable People Meters (PPM) Media Metrics
MCLEAN, Va., April 24 PRNewswire-USNewswire — AHAA Chairman Jose Lopez-Varela, in his first initiative as the newly elected leader of the organization, announced the formation of an Advisory Council to explore industry issues and opportunities surrounding Arbitron's Portable People...
New/Talk 760 WJR's Paul W. Smith to Be Honored for Executive Leadership at MSED June 18 Black-Tie Gala
TROY, Mich., April 24 PRNewswire — Paul W. Smith, morning talk show host of News/Talk 760 WJR, will receive the 2008 Executive Leadership Award from the Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit (MSED) at the group's annual black-tie gala dinner to be held at The Reserve in...
Carrie Underwood's Opry Induction Broadcast in LIVE National Telecast
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 24 PRNewswire — As country music's reigning ACM and CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and recipient of numerous other awards, multi-platinum selling artist Carrie Underwood will receive one of the highest honors in the country music genre with a LIVE national...
Scripps Reports First Quarter Results
CINCINNATI, April 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The E. W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) today reported first-quarter operating results, including strong revenue and segment profit growth at Scripps Networks, the company's operating division that includes HGTV and Food Network, and solid...
Nick DiPaolo Hosts Artie Lange on BlogTV
NEW YORK, April 24 PRNewswire — Renowned comedian, Nick DiPaolo, will be hosting radio personality, Artie Lange, in a LIVE broadcast starting at 9PM EST, April 24th on blogTV.com. To get a front row seat for this special show, subscribe to get an email alert when the program begins...
Emmis Announces Q4 Earnings Call
INDIANAPOLIS, April 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — On Monday, May 12, 2008, Emmis Communications (Nasdaq: EMMS) will host a conference call to discuss fourth-quarter and year-end earnings. Emmis Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Jeff Smulyan and Chief Financial Officer Patrick Walsh will host...
TV Azteca Announces Net Sales of Ps.1,844 Million and EBITDA of Ps.533 Million in 1Q08
MEXICO CITY, April 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V. (BMV: TVAZTCA; Latibex: XTZA), one of the two largest producers of Spanish- language television programming in the world, announced today net sales of Ps.1,844 million, 1% above the same period of 2007. EBITDA was...
HitPredictor.com: Radio's Secret Weapon
NEW YORK, April 23 PRNewswire — Radio stations across the nation are utilizing a remarkable tool when deciding what songs to play; specifically a company called HitPredictor. HitPredictor has become the undisputed #1 brand of predictive music research in the nation, with charts featured...
Harris Corporation Supplying RF-7800W Broadband Ethernet Radios for Real-Time Airborne Emergency Management System
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, is providing its new RF-7800W high-capacity line-of-sight radios to a U.S. government project for maximizing the use of high-quality...
RFMD(R) Announces New 5 GHz Amplifier for WLAN and WiMAX Applications
GREENSBORO, N.C., April 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — RF Micro Devices, (Nasdaq: RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency systems and solutions, today announced the release of its new 5 GHz SZP-5026Z high linearity amplifier designed...
Grupo Radio Centro Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
MEXICO CITY, April 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Grupo Radio Centro, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: RC, BMV: RCENTRO-A) (the "Company"), one of Mexico's leading radio broadcasting companies, announced today its results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. All figures were...
Teraphysics' Scientists to Describe New Developments in Terahertz Vacuum Electronic Oscillators
CLEVELAND, April 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — A golden coil smaller in diameter than a human hair, a glittering intricately shaped diamond pin embossed with gold and no longer than a thumbnail-these tiny structures that may represent the future of high frequency electronics will be...
WEGENER(R) Receives Additional Order from Jones Radio Networks(R) for Network Expansion
DULUTH, Ga., April 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced that Jones Radio Networks(R) (JRN), America's leading independent radio programming company...
Danica Patrick Talks About Historic Win on XM Satellite Radio's 'Andretti Green Racing Hour'
WASHINGTON, April 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — In an exclusive interview on XM Satellite Radio, IndyCar Series superstar Danica Patrick will talk about her historic win at the Indy Japan 300 on the XM show she co-hosts with her fellow members of the Andretti Green Racing (AGR) team on...
State Legislature Declares April 21 to 25, 2008 West Nile Virus and Mosquito and Vector Control Awareness Week
SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 21 PRNewswire — Mosquitoes and warm weather go hand in hand. Coinciding with the launch of mosquito season, the California State Legislature declared the week of April 21 to April 25, 2008 West Nile Virus and Mosquito and Vector Control Awareness Week in...
Rev Theory's 'Hell Yeah' # 1 Most Added Song on Rock Radio!
NEW YORK, April 21 PRNewswire — Rock Radio says "Hell Yeah" to Rev Theory, making the song the number one most added to Active Rock Radio in its debut week! As the song lands high on the chart, the band lands hard on the road amidst their current U.S. tour! Synergy! Living out of a...
XM's 'The Power,' the Only National African-American Talk Radio Channel, Expands Lineup with New Shows
WASHINGTON, April 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — XM Radio (Nasdaq: XMSR), the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, today announced that beginning Monday, April 28 the lineup for The Power (XM Channel 169), the nation's only 24-hour radio channel exclusively dedicated to...
WDET Wins Five Awards From the SPJ-Detroit Chapter, Adding to Detroit Public Radio's Honors for 2008
DETROIT, April 21 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Detroit Chapter honored WDET 101.9FM Detroit Public Radio this week with five awards recognizing the excellence of the WDET newsroom. WDET is a public service of Wayne State University. WDET won...
Paltalk Teams With Radio America to Air Popular Syndicated Programming on Paltalk.com
NEW YORK, April 21 PRNewswire — Paltalk, the leading real-time, video- based community, today announced it is teaming with Radio America, one of the country's leading news and talk-radio networks, to broadcast its programs 24/7 on Paltalk's interactive chat community. Radio America's...
eWorld Companies, Inc. Announces Completion of Corporate Restructuring and New Stock Trading Symbol
LOS ANGELES, April 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — eWorld Companies, Inc. (Pink Sheets: EWRC), has announced that the company has completed a 1 for 20 reverse split of its common shares. This restructuring was effective as of March 26, 2008. As a result of the reverse split, the company...
RRsat Schedules First Quarter 2008 Results Release for Monday, May 5, 2008
OMER, Israel, April 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST), a rapidly growing provider of comprehensive content management and global distribution services to the television and radio broadcasting industries, announced today that it will be...
On Eve of Pennsylvania Primary Networks Souring on Democratic Contenders as Primary Battle Continues
WASHINGTON, April 21 PRNewswire — Barack Obama's lead over Hillary Clinton in the race for good press has shrunk but he still has a substantial lead, according to a new study of the broadcast network evening newscasts by the Center for Media and Public Affairs. The researchers found the...
Pope Benedict XVI Delivers Special Radio Address to Listeners of the Catholic Channel on SIRIUS
NEW YORK, April 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — A special radio address from His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI premiered today exclusively on The Catholic Channel on SIRIUS Satellite Radio. The Holy Father's message, which was recorded earlier today at the residence of His Eminence Edward...
Democratic Radio Address - Dean: McCain Offers More of the Same Bush Policies on the Economy
Says Americans Have Heard Very Little 'Straight Talk' from McCain on Campaign Trail WASHINGTON, April 19 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Governor Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, delivered the Democratic radio address this week. Citing Senator John McCain's belief...
SIRIUS Satellite Radio to Broadcast Special Tribute in Honor of E Street Band Organist/Accordionist Danny Federici
NEW YORK, April 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) will broadcast a special tribute memorializing the life and musical career of E Street Band organist/accordionist Danny Federici by his longtime friend, rock journalist Dave Marsh. Dave Marsh will host a...
Memphis/ Shelby UASI Purchase FM Radio-based Emergency Communications System
JACKSON, Miss., April 18 PRNewswire — Global Security Systems (GSS) announced today that the Memphis/ Shelby Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) has purchased ALERT FM, an FM radio-based emergency alert and messaging system. This new system will benefit Crittenden County, Ark., DeSoto...
MauiToday.TV Launches, Brings World Together With First and Only Web Site Devoted to Maui News and Lifestyle
HONOLULU, April 18 PRNewswire — With over a million plus hits a month from across the globe — visitors, former residents and fans of the islands and Hawai'i in general are checking out the island of Maui's hottest new portal, MauiToday.TV. This new web site brings together...
The E. W. Scripps Company Names Two Vice Presidents for Post-Separation HR Function
CINCINNATI, April 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Through an internal promotion and an external hire, The E. W. Scripps Company has filled two key roles in its corporate HR function. Mary Minser, 52, will become vice president of human resources for the company's newspaper and...
New York Sun Daily Newspaper Chooses WoodWing
DETROIT, April 18 PRNewswire — The New York Sun, a leading daily newspaper in New York City, has begun using WoodWing's industry-leading Smart Connection Enterprise editorial solution, joining the growing ranks of newspapers around the world that have switched to WoodWing. When the...
ABC Radio Networks Announces Deal With 'C' Student Entertainment for Syndication of Perez Hilton
DALLAS, April 17 PRNewswire — ABC Radio Networks announced today it has reached an agreement with "C" Student Entertainment for the syndication, sales and distribution of Perez Hilton's new daily features covering the world of entertainment and celebrity news. Radio Perez will take to...
Due to network problems Corporate Strategies will be unable to air the replay of the Auction Rate Securities show as originally scheduled for tomorrow. The show will be re-aired at a future time.
HOUSTON, April 17 PRNewswire — Due to network problems Corporate Strategies will be unable to air the replay of the Auction Rate Securities show as originally scheduled for tomorrow. The show will be re-aired at a future time. The Financial Times has reported that, "Regulators have...
Special Needs Alliance President Andrew Hook to Talk Special Needs Finances on Oprah and Friends Radio
TUCSON, Ariz., April 17 PRNewswire — Special Needs Alliance (SNA) President Andrew Hook will be a guest on Jean Chatzky's popular XM Satellite Radio program on Oprah and Friends Radio. Chatzky, TODAY Show Financial Editor, will interview Hook regarding the importance of long-term...
Regent Communications Appoints John F. DeLorenzo to its Board of Directors
CINCINNATI, April 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Regent Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGCI) today announced the appointment of John F. DeLorenzo to the Company's Board of Directors effective as of April 13, 2008. Mr. DeLorenzo fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Joseph Patrick...
Leona Lewis' 'Bleeding Love' Reclaims the Number One Spot on the Billboard Hot 100
NEW YORK, April 17 PRNewswire — British sensation Leona Lewis has reclaimed the Number One position on the Billboard Hot 100 with her international hit single, "Bleeding Love." Having debuted at #1 with her album Sprit yesterday, Leona is the first British female artist ever to score...
Verax Capital Partners Announces Investment in GoodRadio.TV
PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 17 PRNewswire — Verax Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on the middle market, announced today it has completed an investment in GoodRadio.TV, LLC. Verax has partnered with Dean Goodman, Wells Fargo Foothill, and Pacific Media Capital to complete...
Corporate Strategies to Replay Discussion of Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, UBS, JPMorgan Chase and Other Investment Banks in Auction Rate Securities Probe on Friday, April 18, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. ET
HOUSTON, April 17 PRNewswire — Due to requests from the investment community last week's show will be replayed at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time, Friday, April 18th. The Financial Times has reported that, "Regulators have asked Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, UBS, JPMorgan Chase and other Wall...
Sinclair to Report First Quarter 2008 Results on May 7, 2008
BALTIMORE, April 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) will report its first quarter 2008 earnings results at 7:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, followed by a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. ET. The dial-in number for the...
Lexmark to introduce new RFID printing solution at RFID Journal LIVE! 2008
LEXINGTON, Ky., April 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) is attending Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Journal LIVE! 2008 to premiere the new Lexmark RFID Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Laser Option, one of 10 finalists for the conference's Best in Show...
Central European Media Enterprises Acquires Radio Channels in Romania
HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. ("CME") (Nasdaq/Prague Stock Exchange: CETV) today announced the acquisition of the assets of Compania de Radio Pro s.r.l. ("Radio Pro") which owns the two leading radio channels in Romania...
Citadel Broadcasting Becomes the First Organization-Wide Radio Broadcasting Company to Partner With EPA Through its Innovative Green Power Partnership Program
LAS VEGAS, April 16 PRNewswire — Citadel Broadcasting Corporation today announced that it is the first radio broadcasting company in its entirety to partner with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in its Green Power Partnership program http://www.epa.gov/greenpower. As part of its...
Gramicci to Sponsor Spring Tour by Ambient Folk-Rocker Matthew Ryan
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., April 16 PRNewswire — Gramicci will be hitting the road this spring with singer- songwriter Matthew Ryan. The outdoor lifestyle apparel manufacturer has signed on as sponsor of a multi-city East Coast and Midwestern tour of Ryan and longtime band Vs The Silver...
Is That an Obama in Your Pocket? Legendary Musician Songwriter Andy Fraser Throws Down Gauntlet to Radio
LOS ANGELES, April 16 PRNewswire — Andy Fraser, the legendary musician, songwriter and AIDS political activist, who penned the rock anthem "All Right Now" while a member of the '70s British group FREE and wrote "Every Kinda People," a hit for Robert Palmer, is no stranger to politics...
Lowry Computer Products Reaches a Milestone in the RFID World
BRIGHTON, Mich., April 16 PRNewswire — Lowry Computer Products, a leading manufacturer and single-source integrator of radio frequency identification (RFID), wireless, bar code and data collection solutions, today announced they have reached the milestone of having over 200 active...
Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. Announces Purchase of Assets of Pegasus Data
MIAMI, April 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. (Pink Sheets: LUDW.PK) Board of Directors announces the purchase of the test equipment of Pegasus Data, Edison, NJ. Included in the purchase is the necessary laboratory equipment for Ludwig to continue its engineering...
IAFF Urges House Scrutiny of Auction to Create Public Safety Communications Network
WASHINGTON, April 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — International Association of Fire Fighters General President Harold A. Schaitberger issued this statement on today's House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on the Federal Communications Commission's auction to create a communications...
XM Satellite Radio's Presidential Election Channel 'POTUS '08' to Broadcast Nationwide from Philadelphia's Landmark Restaurant Pat's King of Steaks on Pennsylvania Primary Day April 22
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., April 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — XM Satellite Radio's presidential election channel POTUS '08 will broadcast nationwide from Philadelphia's landmark restaurant Pat's King of Steaks on April 22 as Pennsylvania voters go to the polls for the state's presidential...
Tony Stewart to Host SIRIUS NASCAR Radio Show Live From Graceland May 12
NEW YORK, April 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart will host a special broadcast of his weekly SIRIUS NASCAR Radio show Tony Stewart Live from Graceland, the Memphis home of Elvis Presley. Tony Stewart Live from Graceland will air Monday...
Sensitech Inc. Invests in Rush Tracking Systems; Industry leaders leverage Radio Frequency to optimize cold chain
BEVERLY, Mass. and LENEXA, Kan., April 15 PRNewswire — Sensitech Inc., a global leader in cold chain visibility solutions, has made a strategic minority investment in Rush Tracking Systems, LLC, a recognized leader and trusted advisor for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions...
New Podcasts Deliver the Best of Bloomberg TV and Radio
NEW YORK, April 14 PRNewswire — Bloomberg has launched more than a dozen new audio and video podcasts, drawn from the best of Bloomberg's award-winning television and radio programs. The podcasts, available on the BLOOMBERG.COM(R) web site and on the iTunes(R) store (www.itunes.com...
HD Radio(TM) Industry Upgrade Featured at NAB
LAS VEGAS, April 14 PRNewswire — NAB 2008 — iTunes Tagging with HD Radio Technology iBiquity Digital Corporation, iTunes(R) and major radio broadcasting groups have joined forces to launch a new service — iTunes Tagging with HD Radio(TM) technology. As the most compelling...
NAVTEQ Provides Real-Time Traffic Data for Groundbreaking Broadcaster Traffic Consortium
CHICAGO, April 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NAVTEQ (NYSE: NVT), a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, is working with the Broadcaster Traffic Consortium, LLC (BTC) as the provider of real-time traffic and other location-based...
Twin Star Adds Another Key Executive
Richard Gjerulff joins Twin Star as new CFO WASHINGTON, April 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Twin Star, a Washington, D.C. based broadcasting, new media and advertising firm, announces the hiring of another member of their executive staff. Richard Gjerulff has been hired as the company's...
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. Schedules First Quarter 2008 Teleconference
COCONUT GROVE, Fla., April 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBSA) (the "Company") will announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 on Thursday, May 8, 2008 before U.S. market hours. The Company will host a conference call...
FlyTunes(TM) Powers AccuRadio Move to the iPhone
LAS VEGAS, April 14 PRNewswire — Today at the RAIN Las Vegas Summit (produced by "RAIN: Radio And Internet Newsletter"), FlyTunes Inc. announced a partnership with AccuRadio.com — the world's leading independent, personalizable, multichannel Internet radio broadcaster — that...
Legendary Rock Radio Station 'WNEW' Finds New Life On-Air, Online And On-Demand
NEW YORK, April 14 PRNewswire — Today marks a milestone in rock 'n roll history as celebrated rock station WNEW marks its triumphant return on-air (102.7 HD 2 in New York) and online (www.wnew.com). The legendary station has been reborn for the passionate rock music fan in the spirit...
Core Focus of Harris ONE(TM) Approach for Broadcasters: Interoperability, Integration and Innovation
LAS VEGAS, April 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — (NAB2008, Booth N2502) — Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, is introducing the next step in its Harris ONE(TM) approach for broadcasters at NAB2008 — demonstrating a...
Fundraising Solutions, Inc, a Subsidiary of Time Inc., and Girl Scouts of the USA Join Forces to Encourage Reading with Innovative 'It's Reading Time' Program
NEW YORK, April 14 PRNewswire — Time Inc., publisher of TIME Magazine and TIME For Kids, today announced its subsidiary, Fundraising Solutions, Inc. (FSI) signed a ground-breaking licensing agreement with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to offer a new product sale activity choice for...
Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) to Deliver Democratic Radio Address
WASHINGTON, April 12 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is the transcript of the Democratic Radio Address by Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3): "Good morning, this is Congressman John Yarmuth from Kentucky's Third Congressional district. "This week in Washington, General David...
Radio Address By President Bush to the Nation
WASHINGTON, April 12 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a transcript of President Bush's weekly radio address: THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Fifteen months ago this week, I announced the surge. And this week, General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker gave Congress a detailed report...
SIRIUS Satellite Radio to Broadcast Special on Fifth Anniversary of SIRIUS OutQ
NEW YORK, April 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) announced today that SIRIUS OutQ, America's first 24/7 radio channel for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, will broadcast a two-hour retrospective as part of SIRIUS OutQ's fifth...
Aguilar to Retire as President and Publisher of San Angelo (Texas) Standard-Times
CINCINNATI, April 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Robert Aguilar, president and publisher of the Standard-Times of San Angelo, Texas, will retire at the end of this year, ending a career that has spanned four decades in the newspaper business. Aguilar, 64, will search for a new general...
Ronning Lipset Radio Expands Sales Force With Strategic Hires From XM Satellite Radio and Yahoo! Music
NEW YORK, April 11 PRNewswire — Ronning Lipset Radio, the leading third-party advertising representation firm to the nation's largest online radio broadcasters, today announced that it has expanded its sales force with strategic hires from XM Satellite Radio and Yahoo! Music. The two...
Rev Theory 'Light It Up' on the Road to Support June 10 Release
NEW YORK, April 10 PRNewswire — The road is about to become home for New York City's Rev Theory, who kicked off their first tour in support of forthcoming release "Light It Up" (Interscope/Van Howes Records) Tuesday in Denver, CO. The 12-date run alongside Seether and Flyleaf comes only...
The Yolanda Adams Morning Show and Radio One Gospel Stations Raise More Than $1 Million During National Radiothon Benefiting St. Jude
First-ever Radio One/St. Jude Radiothon reached listeners in nine cities across the United States MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 10 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Yolanda Adams Morning Show and nine Radio One gospel radio stations raised $1,015,773 during the first-ever Radio One/St. Jude...
Corus Entertainment declares monthly dividend for Class A and B shareholders
TORONTO, April 10 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B; NYSE: CJR) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared monthly dividends of $0.049585 per Class A share and $0.05 per Class B share payable on each of May 30, 2008, June 30, 2008 and July 31, 2008 to...
Regent Communications Schedules First Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Teleconference
CINCINNATI, April 10 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Regent Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGCI) announced today that it will release first quarter 2008 financial results before market hours on Monday, May 5, 2008. The Company will also host a teleconference to discuss its first quarter results...
Walk in Her Shoes 2008: Domestic Abuse Victim and Author Lisa Lockwood to Speak at Fundraiser for Abused Women
BLOOMINGTON, Ind., April 10 PRNewswire — Every Step Counts, in association with Clear Channel Radio and St. Louis Community College, is proud to host Walk in Her Shoes 2008, a designer shoe fashion show and fundraiser to celebrate the lives of women who have suffered abuse but have...
Corus Entertainment announces second quarter results
TORONTO, April 10 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B; NYSE: CJR) announced its second quarter financial results today, led by continued revenue growth from its broadcasting businesses. "The strength of the Corus brands was evident once again in the second quarter...
Westwood One Responds to Press Release Issued by Pompano Helicopters
NEW YORK, April 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Westwood One (NYSE: WON) today responded to the April 9, 2008 press release issued by Pompano Helicopters, Inc. that falsely characterized its lawsuit against Westwood One pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of...
Weekly Online Radio Audience Increases from 11 percent to 13 percent of Americans in Last Year, According to the Latest Arbitron/Edison Media Research Study
NEW YORK, April 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Infinite Dial 2008: Radio's Digital Platforms, the latest study by Arbitron (NYSE: ARB) and Edison Media Research, shows continued growth in usage and ownership of various forms of digital audio platforms, including online radio, iPod/MP3...
HHA Coalition Challenging 'Hate Radio' Launches New Website
Hate Hurts America coalition a response to Michael Savage's attacks on minorities WASHINGTON, April 9 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Hate Hurts America Community and Interfaith Coalition (HHA), a group of religious and civic organizations seeking to challenge hate speech on talk radio...
Groundbreaking Broadcaster Traffic Consortium to Redefine Radio
INDIANAPOLIS, April 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Eight leading radio companies have formed a new joint venture, the Broadcaster Traffic Consortium, LLC (BTC), to build a first-of-its-kind nationwide network to distribute traffic data via radio technology. BTC is working with NAVTEQ, a...
Federal Judge Sustains Complaint Against Westwood One; Rules Pompano Helicopters' $362 Million Lawsuit May Proceed to Trial
MIAMI, April 9, 2008 PRNewswire — A Federal Judge sustained multiple charges contained in a $362 million lawsuit against Westwood One (NYSE: WON), which alleges that America's largest radio network used unfair, slanderous and deceptive trade practices to drive a vendor and potential...
Saga Communications, Inc. Announces Date and Time of 1st Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., April 9, 2008 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Saga Communications, Inc. (NYSE: SGA) announced today that it will release its 1st Quarter 2008 results at 12:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday May 8, 2008. The company will be holding a conference call on the same date at 2:00...
RFMD(R) Unveils Line of Integrated Configurable Components
GREENSBORO, N.C., April 9, 2008 PRNewswire-FirstCall — RF Micro Devices, (Nasdaq: RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency systems and solutions, today introduced the first in a new line of integrated configurable components delivering...
George Strait's TROUBADOUR Debuts at #1 on Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums Chart
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 9, 2008 PRNewswire — The "King of Country Music's" 37th album, TROUBADOUR, debuted at #1 today on the Billboard 200 and the Top Country Albums chart. This is the third time in Strait's career that a new album has debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and the...
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