As $524M Radio Deal w/Stingray Goes Down, Newcap’s John Steele Reflects

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The deal makes Stingray the owner of two TV stations and 101 radio licences across the country,

Seattle’s ‘The Sound 94.1’ Names Jeanne Ashley APD & Morning Co-Host

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“Jeanne is an exceptional radio talent and we are happy to have her join The Sound’s air team because of her deep understanding of the values of the Adult Contemporary format."

Megyn Kelly & NBC in Exit Negotiations, ‘Today Show’ says

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It's the first time any NBC News property has acknowledged the star anchor is likely to leave NBCUniversal in the wake of a heated controversy that erupted this week.

‘Fox Nation’ Streaming Service Debuts Nov. 27 @ US $5.99 a Month

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Fox News megastars Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham and Brian Kilmeade, among others, will all be doing new shows for the streaming service.

FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 26th

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Happy Birthday today to Seth McFarlane, Keith Urban, Tom Cavanagh, Pat Sajak and Jaclyn Smith. ‘St. Elsewhere’ debuted on NBC-TV; ‘M*A*S*H’ started its tenth season on CBS-TV; Frances Gumm (later known as Judy Garland) made her radio debut on NBC’s ‘Shell Chateau’; ‘Chez Helene’ began its more than 13 year run on CBC-TV; and the acclaimed WWII documentary ‘Victory at Sea’ debuted on NBC-TV. Taking their final bows on this earth were Canadian radiomen J. Frank Willis and Alden Diehl, CBS founder Bill Paley, country music’s Hoyt Axton, and the teacher on ‘Leave It to Beaver’ Sue Randall. Details and ALL the milestones for Oct. 26th INSIDE.

RIP Longtime Broadcaster Tim Klassen, 56

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In 2002, he left Canada for Dubai, United Arab Emirates to act as station manager and morning host at Channel 4 FM.

Legendary CHUM 104.5 Host Roger Ashby Announces His Retirement

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Toronto radio icon to retire from CHUM 104.5 morning show after 50 years with the station –