NAB STATEMENT ON ANNOUNCED RETIREMENT
OF CBS EVP MARTY FRANKS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to today's announcement that Marty Franks, CBS Executive Vice President, Planning, Policy and Government Affairs, will retire effective September 30, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:

"If there was ever an unsung superstar in the broadcast business, it was Marty Franks. For a quarter of a century, Marty has...

Each year at this time, the School of Metaphysics in Windyville, Missouri, opens up their phone lines to take calls from people who want their dreams interpreted...free of charge.  Some of the top trained dream experts in the world are there 24 hours a day throughout the weekend to take people's calls and not only interpret their dreams but, give them some tools to help the person interpret their own dreams in the future. Today, on RV Dream...

COLUMBIA, MD; April 16, 2013 – Arbitron Inc. (NYSE: ARB) announced today that at the Company’s Special Meeting of Stockholders held today, stockholders voted to approve the acquisition of the Company by Nielsen Holdings N.V.

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Approximately 98.99 percent of the shares voting at today’s Special Meeting of Stockholders voted in favor of the agreement and plan of merger. These shares represented approximately 77.11 percent of total outstanding s...

LAS VEGAS, NV -- The National Association of Broadcasters has named 10 winners of the NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service. The 2013 NAB Crystal Radio Award recipients listed below were chosen among 50 finalists who were honored at today's NAB Show Radio Luncheon.

NAB SHOW ATTENDANCE, EXHIBITOR NUMBERS ANNOUNCED

Las Vegas, NV -- The National Association of Broadcasters today released preliminary figures for the 2013 NAB Show, the world's largest electronic media event covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums.

"Once again, NAB Show serves as the premiere event for content and communications professionals from around the globe," said NAB Execu...

GORDON SMITH KEYNOTE AT 2013 NAB SHOW

Las Vegas, NV -- NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith delivered the annual NAB State of the Industry address during the 2013 NAB Show. Below is a transcript of his remarks as prepared for delivery.

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Thank you.

It's wonderful to see all of you here.

I so appreciate your attendance at this great show.

We welcome thousands of people from all corners of the globe joining us this week as we celebrate the exci...

Dallas-Fort Worth – Gavin Spittle has been named Vice President of News/Talk/Sports Programming for CBS RADIO’s Dallas-Fort Worth stations.  In his new role, Spittle will oversee the programming and operations for KRLD-FM (105.3 The FAN) , KRLD-AM (NewsRadio 1080) and the Texas State Networks beginning Feb. 4.

Spittle returns to the market after three and a half years as Program Director for CBS RADIO’s KILT-AM (SportsRadio ...

COLUMBIA, MD; December 13, 2012 – The Board of Directors of Arbitron Inc. (NYSE: ARB) today announced plans to appoint Sean R. Creamer, 48, President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2013.  Upon his appointment, Mr. Creamer will succeed William T. Kerr, 71, who has announced his intention to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2013.

“The Board of Directors and I are very pleased to welcome Sean a...