The release of Arbitron’s latest  quarterly RADAR ratings revealed little change at the top of the rankings. Network radio’s three highest-rated networks (all operated by Dial Global) remain the same in RADAR 110.  The report shows Dial Global’s Contemporary, Complete FM and Adult Power networks as the top three rated networks among both the Adults 18-49 and 25-54 demos (Mon-Sun, 5am-12am). It also had five of the top 12 networks among 25-54s.  Arbitron’s RADAR (Radio’s …

Cumulus Media Inc.  has formerly announced the acquisition of Citadel Broadcasting Corp. With the completion of the transaction  Cumulus added Citadel Media Networks, (the home of syndicated radio shows from Don Imus, Kidd Kraddick, Tom Kent, Perez Hilton, Thalia, Focus on The Family and the ABC and ESPN radio networks) as well more than 200 radio stations. Cumulus Media noted that subsequent to the acquisition, Citadel is its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary. According to Cumulus Media, …

Dial Global Contemporary Network (3.3 rating) retained the top spot in Arbitron’s RADAR 109 network audience report which measures the size of network radio audiences. The top five includes: Dial Global Complete FM Network came which in at number two (3.3), followed by Dial Global Adult Power (2.3) , Premiere Modern Women Network and Premiere Today’s Men Network at number five (2.0).  During the survey period, Radio Network Ratings indicate that 191.9 million …

Westwood One announced it is focusing on its core network radio business and has sold its Metro Traffic division to Clear Channel Acquisition LLC, a division of Clear Channel Communications. The company will likely be merged with Clear Channel’s Total Traffic Network. Metro Networks currently has some 1,500+ affiliates across the United States. Total Traffic Network serves more than 100 metropolitan markets in four countries, including the US, Canada, Mexico, …

According to highlights released from Arbitron’s RADAR 108 National Listening Report, radio had added 2.1 million weekly listeners over the past two years. The report to be released on March 21, shows an increase of 2.1 million radio listeners ages twelve and older per week versus the March 2009 report. The number of persons 12+ listening to radio each week reaches 241.6 million, representing 93.1% of all persons twelve and older.
As compared to the March …

Radio Disney Junior , a music block designed for kids age 2-7, will debut Monday (12:00 noon-1:00 p.m., ET) on Radio Disney, coinciding with the launch of Disney Junior on Disney Channel and Disney.com. Its new Radio Disney Junior block will feature an expanded roster of music and artists appealing to young kids, plus fun “audio theater” with Disney Junior characters.  DJ Hallie is the host of the Radio …

Arbitron’s December 2010 RADAR 107 radio network audience ratings are out, with Dial Global’s Contemporary, Complete FM and Adult Power taking the top three spots for Adults 18-49 and 25-54. For Adults 18-49, the rankings were led by Dial Global’s Contemporary Network, edging its Complete FM Network; Dial Global’s Adult Power, Premiere Radio Network’s Modern Women Network, Dial Global’s Female Perspective, Premiere’s Young Influencers:15 and Today’s Men Network, Westwood One’s Adults Network, United …

Dial Global’s Complete FM Network and Contemporary Networks tied (3.5) for the top spot (A18-49) in Arbitron’s latest RADAR 106 network audience report, which measures the audience size of network radio audiences and commercials within programs aired on 51 national radio networks. Dial Global Adult Power remained number three (2.5). Premiere Modern Women Network (2.0) remains steady at number four followed by United Stations Impact Network (1.9) rounding out …

In the wake of network reorganization, Dial Global has promoted six programmers in preparation for a re-launch of ‘localized’ formats.  All are currently employed by the company and are taking on new responsibilities. The new programmers include:  Rick Brady, Program Director of AC Pure, and who continues as PD of Dial Global’s AC format, John Fowlkes, Program Director of AC Active; Kristopher Jones, Geniune Classic Rock; Cheri Marquart, Oldies Plus and Good Times …

Gary Schonfeld and Westwood One jointly announced today that Gary Schonfeld, President of the Network Radio division, is leaving the company to return to his company, ADLARGE Media. Rod Sherwood, President of Westwood One, will oversee Network Radio, including all operations and sales. Sherwood will be working closely with the other members of the Office of the Chairman which includes newly elected Chairman Mark Stone and Norman Pattiz, …