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 …

Ed Schultz, Dial Global syndicated radio talker and host of MSNBC’s “The Ed Show” is being sued by NBC employee Michael Queen for fraud and breach of contract claiming that he was never properly compensated for helping Schultz secure a TV deal. The lawsuit alleges that in 2008 Schultz and Queen got together to pursue a TV deal, which fell through. A year later, Schultz was hired by MSNBC.  Queen’s suit …

Dial Global has announced the addition of “Jill on Money,” to its lineup of Talk programming. CBS MoneyWatch.com money guru Jill Schlesinger will host the two-hour weekend show, produced in partnership with CBS Radio News. Included in the program’s initial roster of affiliates is KFWB-AM Los Angeles, WTIC Hartford, WPRO Providence and KPAM Portland. Schlesinger is already heard on KMOX St. Louis, WCBS New York, WCCO Minneapolis, KIRO Seattle, WTOP Washington, DC and KOA Denver. …

Talk Radio Network-FM and Dial-Global have announced a new deal that will revamp Erich “Mancow” Muller’s syndicated radio show “The Mancow Experience.”  The new multi-year deal introduces a new fast-paced show, focusing less on politics and more on the entertainment industry, with features on music, movies, TV shows, comedy performances, and other related topics.  The retooled version of the show will also feature a completely new on-air crew of personalities to interact …

Dial Global hires former WABB Mobile midday personality and veteran air talent Lu Valentino to take over the 7-12 midnight slot on Dial Global’s Classic Rock format effective January 3. Valentino is a veteran of heritage rocker KUPD-FM Phoenix with stints in Tampa, Miami, Buffalo and Orlando. Valentino commented, “This really is the dream job that I’ve been working toward my whole life. What a great holiday present! I can’t wait …

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 …

Walt “Baby” Lovelegendary radio personality and host of Dial Global syndicated radio shows “The Countdown” and “Gospel Traxx,” organized and hosted a special day for homeless women and children over the Labor Day weekend in Stockton, CA.  The event at the New Hope Family Shelter gave 40 women and 20 kids carnival rides, games, plus food and drink. Love became involved with the New Hope Family Shelter when a listener to his …

Ed Schultz and Stephanie Miller are among the Dial Global talk personalities that will populate a new format created by Dial Global for AFRN (Armed Forces Radio Network) called “PowerTalk.” Dial Global talkers Neal Boortz,  Bill Press and Thom Hartmann will also appear on the new format.  “PowerTalk will feature the very best of American talk talent,” said DG Senior VP/News & Talk Amy Bolton. “We’re thrilled that Neal, Ed, Bill, …

Dial Global signs an advertising sales representation agreement with Radiolicious, effective immediately. The iPad, iPod and iPhone application delivers hundreds of radio streams to moblie phone and computer users. “We are excited to add another stellar brand to our line up,” said Triton Radio Networks CEO Spencer Brown. “We look forward to working with T.J. Lambert who has been a leader in network radio for many years.” “We’ve watched …