New SNL Kagan Study Projects Huge Growth in Hispanic TV and Radio
Combined revenues for four Hispanic U.S. broadcast networks expected to top $1.6 billion in 2011.
BridgePoint Technologies Announces Launch of 'We're in IT for You' Campaign, Offers Half Day Complimentary Technical Assessment to WBBM News Radio
This campaign is aimed squarely at showcasing their service offerings and the value they can provide to clients.
A World of Possibilities Announces New Series of Podcasts on Good Politics Radio
A World of Possibilities, a podcast show on Good Politics Radio, features Mark Sommer and his guests. In this series of podcasts, Mark and his guests discuss the Russian Resurgence, the economics of pork, nuclear weapons,wealth and passing on the gift. Some of the guests are Georgi Bovt, columnist for the Moscow Times; the director of Animal Sciences, National Pork Board; the former U.N.disarmament official; and Bill Gates, Sr.
Talk Radio With A Purpose─Free Speech; Vital Issues Dr. Valerie Anne Kirkgaard Launches on Business.voiceamerica.com, Saturday Nov. 4 at 11
Is there room on the airways for a no-holds barred conversation on the Vital Issues facing our global society today? Dr. Valerie Anne Kirkgaard believes so and on November 4, 2006 she launches her new radio show, Vital Issues to discuss the sensitive stories in the headlines today. Dr. Val and her guests: Byron De Lear, Green Candidate for Congress for California's 28th District, Actor/Humanitarian Ed Asner, Clint Curtis, Democratic Candidate for Florida's 24th Congressional District and Author and BBC Correspondent Hadani Ditmars take on the issues in the upcoming elections. Tune in for a frank and candid conversation on faulty voting machines, the environment, war in Iraq and the state of the economy.
New Weight Loss Talk Radio Premiere Bumped Up Due To Overwhelming Listener Demand
Though slated to premiere in June alongside the first bi-annual Bridal Fit Challenge, demand to have Deborah J. Wright start her unique and inspiring weight loss talk show earlier forced the show to move the premiere up a couple weeks to May 15, 2008.
Canadian Satellite Radio
While the United States initiated the satellite radio evolution, Canada is now hot on their trails. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) began hearings in 2004 for applicants ready to develop Canada?s first satellite radio broadcasting. The Canadian satellite radio industry received quite a lot of interest and in the end three main applications were filed: XM filed one in partnership with Canadian Satellite Radio and Sirius filed an application with Standard Broadcasting and the CBC. The third application belongs to CHUM Limited and Astral Media and to many came as a surprise. That was mostly because CHUM Limited and Astral Media came up with a different solution that that proposed by Sirius and XM Radio. C...
Music World Entertainment Release New Children's Albums, "Kid's Rap Radio" And "Kids Rap Holiday" On December 5, 2006
New children albums feature G-rated versions of today's hottest rap songs.
Cognos BI Radio Celebrates First Full Year of Performance Management Podcasts
Innovative approach and strong editorial content rewarded with steadily growing audience and ITSMA award nomination.
Nutritional Consultant and Author, Kim Cohen, Host of Talk Radio Show, Raw to Radiant, to Interview Dr. Aajonus Vonderplanitz, PhD on The VoiceAmeric
Nutritional Consultant and international lecturer Kim Cohen has just signed on for a thirteen week pilot season, with guests who specialize in nutrition and healthy lifestyles, on the live talk radio show, "Raw To Radiant". Cohen's show debuted on the VoiceAmerica™ Network on Tuesday May 15, 2007.
Country Radio Broadcasters' Hispanic Study Presented by Edison Media Research Well Received at Country Radio Seminar (CRS-38)
Report includes recommendations for Radio and Music Row.
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A Portfolio Company of McCarthy Group, NRG Media Acquires Lincoln Radio Stations: NRG Media 'Great Local Radio'
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (BusinessWire EON) September 12, 2007 -- NRG Media is owned by Alta Communications a Boston based private equity firm, an affiliate of WaittCorp., an affiliate of Omaha based McCarthy Group, and management. "This acquisition is a terrific addition to the company and will help us to grow and better serve our communities in the Midwest," said Quass "Our focus is to provide all of our markets with Great Local Radio and we are committed to being an active and integral part of the communities we serve." NRG Media originated from a 2005 consolidation of radio stations owned by Waitt Media and NewRadio Group.
About NRG Media LLC
NRG Media is one of the largest radio network in the country with more than 80 radio stations throughout 7 states in the Midwest. The company is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
About McCarthy Capital Corp.
McCarthy Capital is an Omaha, Nebraska based private equity firm with approximately $1 billion under management. McCarthy Capital is a subsidiary of McCarthy Group, LLC.
About Alta Communications
Alta Communications is a Boston-based private equity firm. Alta invests in information technology, communications, and media. Alta currently has approximately $1.5 billion of capital under management.
About WaittCorp. LLC
WaittCorp. was founded in 1998 as a holding company for Chairman Norm Waitt, Jr.'s investments and operating companies; NRG Media, Gold Circle Films, Waitt Outdoor and Waitt Interactive. WaittCorp. also has investments in the following industries: real estate, energy, public securities and private securities.
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