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ONCE AGAIN: WTOP IS RADIO’S TOP REVENUE PERFORMER.

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Is it any wonder that a Capitol Hill news station would finish 2016 leading the annual revenue race? Nope—not when it’s Hubbard Broadcasting’s news WTOP-FM. It’s the second-straight win for WTOP-FM; with total billings of $67.5 million ($65 million in 2015), the stellar performer was the highest-revenue-generating U.S. radio station. It’s also the only non-top-three..
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PAI PLANS TO GO WITH TRUMP’S TWO-FOR-ONE REG EXCHANGE.

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President Trump’s order that federal agencies eliminate two regulations on the books for every one adopted may not technically apply to independent agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission, but agency chief Ajit Pai said Thursday he plans to go along with the mission nevertheless. “If you look at some of the actions, we have..
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Pai Plans To Go With TRUMP’S TWO-FOR-ONE REG Exchange.

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President Trump’s order that federal agencies eliminate two regulations on the books for every one adopted may not technically apply to independent agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission, but agency chief Ajit Pai said Thursday he plans to go along with the mission nevertheless. “If you look at some of the actions, we have..
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COPYRIGHT FIGHT COULD AFFECT RADIO ROYALTY BILL.

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With a number of copyright-related issues brewing for radio, a bipartisan effort in Congress to allow the President to appoint the Register of Copyrights is drawing praise from the National Association of Broadcasters. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and ranking member John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) on Friday introduced a bill as part of..
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BBUBBA FILES ENTRAPMENT COUNTERCLAIM AGAINST NIELSEN.

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Lawyers for Bubba “The Love Sponge” Clem have filed sensational conspiracy allegations against Nielsen in the measurement giant’s ratings tampering suit against the Tampa-based morning man. The counterclaim comes after a Florida court granted Clem’s motion to lodge the claims alleging Nielsen and Cox Media Group conspired in a “sting operation” to entrap the host..
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ENTERCOM SPINOFF MYSTERY: MANY STATIONS ENTER TRUST.

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Decisions about which stations Entercom will keep, spin or sell after its merger with CBS Radio remain a work in progress. But the list of stations being placed into a trust offer a first look at which assets may potentially make the company’s “final 14.” That’s the number of stations it estimated will need to..
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THE ROUNDTABLE: HOW HAS DIGITAL CHANGED THE GAME FOR RADIO?

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With digital cementing its place as an integral component of a radio company’s operations, broadcasters are strategizing on how to grow digital business. Inside Radio polled top industry executives on their digital priorities and the ways they see digital as a game changer for the industry. Gordon Borrell, CEO, Borrell Associates: “The upside is in..
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DIGITAL GIVES RADIO CHANCES TO BE SAVVY, STRATEGIC, SUCCESSFUL.

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For stations looking to succeed using digital media, it’s not just about deploying your best assets—talent, local ties and market expertise—on new video and audio platforms. Stations also curate a wide menu of digital content, while maintaining active social media efforts. “It’s up to radio to keep growing these audiences,” says Beasley Media Group’s chief..
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NEED FOR MORE ‘TWO-WAYS’ LEADS TO ABC RADIO SHAKEUP.

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ABC Radio News has revamped operations to provide major market affiliates with more two-ways and to increase the amount of breaking news and anchored coverage it offers. The change-up has resulted in some positions being eliminated at various levels in the news operation and the creation of several new openings. The moves are in response..
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NIELSEN SLAMS NEW BUBBA CLAIMS AS ‘WITHOUT MERIT’.

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Nielsen says sensational allegations made against it by Bubba “The Love Sponge” Clem are “entirely without merit” and that it will forcefully fight the Florida morning man’s latest counterclaims in court. ​​ “These latest claims are entirely without merit and Nielsen intends to vigorously defend against them,” a company spokesperson said, responding to a story..
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