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“These are going to be opportunities to hear experts in the field discuss pertinent topics and have a different window than either the Internet or written material”

Satellite radio operator Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and NYU Medical Center said Monday they are creating a radio channel devoted to health information and medical issues that features NYU doctors. via Forbes

Spanish Broadcasting System Inc., which operates Spanish-language television and radio stations, said Wednesday third-quarter earnings tripled as station operating expenses fell while revenue rose. via MSN Money

“The quarter was disappointing and this was not expected”

Radio broadcaster Citadel Broadcasting Corp reported a huge quarterly loss, as asset impairment and disposal charges more than outpaced revenue growth, sending its shares to an all-time low. via Reuters

“We're pacing for fourth quarter better than third quarter right now. It's still fairly early in the radio businesses to call a quarter, but the pacings look good for our radio business.”

November 7, 2007: Univision Communications, parent of Univision Radio, reported that its net revenues increased 9.8 percent in the third quarter of 2007, to $529.1 million from $481.9 million, excluding $24.7 ... via Radio Ink

That leaves only two to go. The company said Friday that it was notified by the Federal Trade Commission that the agency closed an investigation without taking any action. via BroadcastNewsroom

Tags: FTC , XM , XMSR The Federal Trade Commission has informed XM Satellite Radio that they're closing its inquiry into the company's marketing and customer service practices. via Orbitcast

National Public Radio has teamed with 12 NPR stations to fashion a site that offers an impressively comprehensive range of streaming music, video, interviews, reviews, podcasts, blogs and live performances. via Courier-journal.com - Scene

The Jensen Rock 'N' Road PND started shipping with a free a XM Mini-Tuner and antenna. via Digital Post Production

“Duran Duran continues to stand the test of time in fashion, music and culture”

To celebrate the upcoming release of Duran Duran's latest album Red Carpet Massacre , SIRIUS Satellite Radio will hand over control of its Super Shuffle channel to the influential British pop band. via WDWB-TV Southfield

XM Satellite Radio has been notified by the Federal Trade Commission that the FTC is closing its inquiry into XM's marketing and customer service practices. via Earth Times

“Hispanic Projections with 2007-08 update”

Filed under: Media - Administrator @ 3:00 am Maria C. Garza, host, " Agenda del Inmigrante " Photo: Spanish Broadcasting System Mega TV, a Spanish Broadcasting System station, launched " Agenda del Inmigrante ... via Hispanicmpr.com

November, 8 2007 Silverman Swings for the Fences If you haven't had a chance to read the Ben Silverman profile in Esquire--and there's a very good ch... More November, 8 2007 Clear Channel/Newport Deal on the ... via Broadcasting & Cable

“I mean, nobody got left a tip that day”

Let the record show: Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign knows how to leave a good tip. via The Modesto Bee

Radio station and billboard advertising leader Clear Channel Communications Inc. via The Birmingham News

“I can tell you that we are currently actively involved in negotiations for the sale of some of these stations.”

November 7, 2007: Salem Communications on Wednesday reported a third-quarter revenue gain of 0.3 percent, to $58.1 million from $57.9 million in Q3 2006, while net income rose to $2.1 million , up 44.4 percent ... via Radio Ink

“I think that moved the needle”

By Peter Kaplan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Regulators reviewing Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.'s proposed purchase of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. are asking the companies to turn over more information about the deal, as some analysts expressed growing optimism that it will be approved soon.

The Federal Communications Commission has sent letters to the companies' lawyers requesting documents on any marketing agreements they have with major retailers, equipment and vehicle manufacturers and content providers. Read more

Spanish Broadcasting System, a media and entertainment company based in Coconut Grove, said third-quarter profit grew to $2.5 million, or zero cents per share, from $843,000, or a 2-cent loss per share, in the same period last year.

Revenue grew to $46.8 million compared to $45.9 million in the same period last year, based on increased sales for its Mega TV operations.

SBS operates 20 radio stations around the United States, Mega TV in South Florida and also produces live concerts. Read more

The Federal Communications Commission sent questionnaires to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. via Media Info Center