Arbitron Inc. released the first “currency” radio ratings from the Houston Portable People Meter radio ratings service, bringing the second U.S. radio market into the era of electronic measurement.
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Border Media Partners announces management change.
Border Media Partners (BMP) announced important management changes and a major investment in the company. Effective July 1, Jeffrey T. Hinson has been appointed President and CEO of Border Media and Tom Castro, the company’s founder, was named Vice Chairman of the Board.
Payola Suit Hits Latin World.
According to Radio & Records online, Ex-Fonovisa VP of promotion Daniel Mireles is alleging that he was ordered to participate in payola or lose his job — and was fired after later saying he couldn’t do it anymore.
‘El Jukeo’ of WSKQ Mega 97.9 FM in New York contest ‘A Qué Hora Pasó’.
Spanish Broadcasting Systems (SBS) announced that its evening radio show “El Jukeo” of WSKQ Mega 97.9 FM in New York, is promoting a new contest called “A Qué Hora Pasó.”
RAB – Automotive Report – Part 2.
Scarborough Research and the RAB have issued Part Two of their Automotive Report. The report examines the automotive patterns of owners of 10 vehicle
brands: GMC, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac, Saturn, Kia, Mazda, Volkswagen, Acura and Subaru.
