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, …

Westwood One announced today that Norman J. Pattiz, the Company’s founder, is retiring from the Board as Chairman Emeritus, and has signed a new contract as a Consultant to the Company. He will be succeeded as Chairman by Mark Stone, Senior Managing Director of the Gores Group. In his consulting role, Pattiz will work closely with Stone and the Company’s senior management. “I’ve been sitting in the same seat for over 30 years, and will …

Citadel Media announced the launch of 10 new nationwide networks designed to provide advertisers with more targeted audiences and prime inventory during key day parts by consolidating similar station formats within the network’s lineup based on consumer behavior. The new networks, which will be in place by Q4 2010, are Contemporary FM; Contemporary FM Weekend; Family FM; Boomer FM; Boomer FM Weekend; News & Info; Upscale Adult; Entertainment Weekend; Metro Latino; and Nuestra Familia. Each …