Ishikawa ready to make a splash in first trip to Scotland Jul 16, 2009
By Adrian Dennis, AFP/Getty Images. Ryo Ishikawa will have his hands full for the first two rounds at Turnberry as he is paired with Tiger Woods and Lee Westwood. (USA Today -- Sports)
Buy-and-hold stock strategy can be big loser in bear market Jun 29, 2009
STOCKS THAT TOOK THE PLUNGE. Market cap (billions, 1999). (USA Today -- Money)
Westwood One, Inc. Announces Plans to Reconvene Special Meeting of Stockholders Jun 28, 2009
NEW YORK, June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Westwood One, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: WWON) announced today that it would reconvene its special meeting of stockholders ("Special Meeting") held earlier today ... Westwood One (OTC Bulletin Board: WWON) is the largest independent provider of network radio programming and the largest provider of traffic information in the U.S. Westwood One serves more than 5,000 radio and TV stations in the U.S. Westwood One provides over 150 news, sports, music, talk... (PR Newswire)
Roger Ebert decries Bill OReillys shrillness Jun 19, 2009
--that if it were up to you in the driver's seat at FNC and/or Westwood One radio, which syndicates Mr. O'Reilly's editorials (and once produced his radio show), he'd long since be out on his belligerent and vindictive tochis. --that the eerie thing is not that Mr. O'Reilly believes people agree with him, but that people agree with Mr. O'Reilly anyway. (Harper's Magazine)
Woman flees Medfield police, crashes in Westwood Jun 16, 2009
Mon Jun 15, 2009, 04:10 PM EDT. A Brookline woman led Medfield police on a high-speed chase east from the center of town Saturday that ended when her car struck a telephone pole in Westwood, knocking out power there for about three hours. (Medfield Press, MA)
Cultural, financial storm blowing against Severin May 25, 2009
In 2005, Severin left WTKK to sign a syndication deal with CBS Radio's Westwood One, where he hosted a nighttime talk show that aired nationwide. He was replaced in the WTKK lineup by Graham. (Boston Globe)
CNN Anderson Cooper Says 'Teabagging' Comment Was 'Stupid, Silly'... May 20, 2009
Anderson Cooper Says "Teabagging" Comment Was "Stupid, Silly" - mediabistro. See all other great jobs at our. (The Drudge Report)
'Just put it on vibrate, man'...Cellphones Interrupt Contentious White House Briefing... May 14, 2009
Cell Phones Interrupt Already Contentious White House Briefing - mediabistro. See all other great jobs at our. (The Drudge Report)
Westwood One, Inc. Reports Results for the First Quarter 2009 May 12, 2009
Press Release Source: Westwood One, Inc. ... NEW YORK, May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Westwood One, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: - ), the leading provider of network radio content, including news, sports, entertainment, traffic, weather, video news services and other information, to the radio, television and on-line sectors, today reported operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009 ... "Westwood One achieved several major goals in the first part of 2009 that have positioned it... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
CBS Corporation Reports First Quarter 2009 Results May 8, 2009
The absence of additional revenues from certain agreements with Westwood One that ended in the first quarter of 2008, as well as from the Denver radio stations that were sold, contributed to the decline as well ... 7 million, respectively, resulting from the aforementioned lower advertising sales and absence of additional revenues from Westwood One. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The future of talk radio May 4, 2009
Jim Bohannon, who's nationally syndicated by Westwood One, is wonderful. Dr. Laura Schlessinger, who is very controversial, is personally a really caring, deeply humane person - which is interesting, because her reputation is the opposite. (Boston Globe)
Going All-in: Voices and the games Apr 19, 2009
And on many a long drive on Sunday afternoons while fleeing the sun and fun capital of Arizona, Lake Havasu City, finding a station that was carrying an NFL game he was calling on Westwood One meant a few hours of good company. And Madden. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
After Olympics, national spirit soars while human rights lag Apr 16, 2009
The Olympics "changed this country for the good," says Ruffolo, who has covered three Olympics for Westwood One CBS Radio. He adds there was a "seismic change in dealing with the foreign media. The world was not what Chinese officials thought foreigners with horns and a tail. The world became their friend.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Phillies Broadcaster Kalas Dies Apr 14, 2009
In addition to his legendary baseball career, Kalas also voiced over programs for NFL Films and called NFL games for Westwood One Radio. He previously broadcast games for Big 5 college basketball in Philadelphia and Notre Dame football. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Spartans Prepare For Glory Apr 7, 2009
9 FM; Westwood One Radio - Kevin Kugler (Play by Play), Bill Raftery and John Thompson (Color), Jim Gray (Sidelines) TV: CBS - Jim Nantz (Play by Play), Clark Kellogg (Color). The Opening Tip: Michigan State will face North Carolina on Monday night in the National Championship game. (Msuspartans.com)
International Datacasting Corporation Announces Fiscal 2009 Year End and Fourth Quarter Financial Results Apr 7, 2009
The Company installed new SuperFlex IP radio networks for customers in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Thailand, and continued the roll-out of network expansion and upgrades for Westwood One in the U.S. PROFLine professional radio network products were also supplied to new and existing customers across the European market. In the Broadcast Video market, IDC continued to deliver products and services to two major IPTV customers in the US and was selected by the Public... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
This Week in Pac-10 Women's Basketball Apr 2, 2009
3 Louisville (33-4) vs. #1 Oklahoma (32-4), 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET #1 Connecticut (37-0) vs. #2 Stanford (33-4), 6:30 p.m. PT/9:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN/ESPNHD Radio: Westwood One ... National Championship game, 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN/ESPNHD Radio: Westwood One. (Pac-10.org)
All TOTUS No POTUS Apr 2, 2009
Jim Bohannon is a host with Westwood One Radio whose "Jim Bohannon Show" and "America in the Morning" are heard on over 500 radio stations nationwide. He's a member of the Radio Hall of Fame. (Human Events Online)
Westwood One Announces Cost Reduction Measures Mar 25, 2009
Press Release Source: Westwood One, Inc. ... NEW YORK, March 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Westwood One, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: - ) today announced two cost control measures to better align expenses with revenue ... As previously disclosed, Westwood One is in the midst of a broad turnaround plan designed to strengthen its financial position and long-term business performance. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Larson's talk show finds new syndicator Mar 24, 2009
Portland talk-show host Lars Larson has quickly jumped to a new national syndicator after his national show was dropped last week by Westwood One. Larson announced Sunday that his show will be picked up by Compass Media Networks and will continue on most of the 150 stations he had under his old deal. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Commercial Vehicle to shut Vancouver site Mar 20, 2009
Portland talk-show host Lars Larson announced to his listeners Thursday that his national show will no longer be carried by Westwood One, the big radio syndicator. Larson, the region's most influential conservative talk-show host, will continue to do his local show, which originates at KXL Radio in Portland and is carried on several stations around the region. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
March Into Madness: Tournament Tips Today Mar 20, 2009
With the 63-game tourney tipping today, CBS Sports is offering fans : via linear TV on CBS; on radio, via syndication on Westwood One and on satellite through Sirius; streamed games on the Internet through March Madness on Demand; DirecTV's out-of-home Mega March Madness package; mobile via AT&T, Apple and Verizon; and which has a pair of first-round games: Washington- Mississippi State today and Louisville-Morehead State tomorrow. The cable network, which counts some 30 million subs, has... (Multichannel News)
No. 4 Seeded Huskies Ready For NCAA First Round Mar 17, 2009
It will be televised live by CBS as well as on the radio via the Washington ISP Sports Network, Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Westwood One and GoHuskies. com. (Gohuskies.com)
Cover Story: Multimedia Madness Mar 16, 2009
"Jason Kint, CBSSports.com senior vice president and general manager, said MMOD attracted 4.8 million unique visitors last year, a 164% jump from 1.8 million in 2007. About 90% of that occurred in the workplace, said Kint, underlining the boss button's appeal.All told, users consumed 5 million video and audio streams in 2008, an 81% leap from the prior year. The proliferation came as the network -- in keeping with CBS Interactive's strategy of pushing premium content out to the Web -- made entry... (Multichannel News)
The Method to the Madness Mar 16, 2009
On the radio, syndicator Westwood One, which sublicenses tournament rights from CBS, will provide full play-by-play coverage of 29 games ... Westwood One vice president, executive producer for sports Howard Demeroff said the games will be available terrestrially on about 450 stations nationwide. (Multichannel News)
Phelps: I let family, friends, fans down Mar 13, 2009
The NFL and Westwood One have extended their deal to broadcast games on the radio ... Westwood One will air 57 games in 2009, including those on Sunday night, Monday night, and in the playoffs. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Westwood One and National Football League Agree on New Deal Mar 13, 2009
Source: Westwood One ... - Westwood One to Continue as the NFL's Exclusive Network Radio Partner ... NEW YORK, March 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Westwood One and the National Football League (NFL) announced today a new two-year agreement for Westwood One to continue as the exclusive network radio partner of the NFL.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Goldline International, Inc. Becomes the Exclusive Gold and Precious Metals Company of The Fred Thompson Show Mar 9, 2009
The Fred Thompson Show recently debuted on the Westwood One radio network. This is the biggest talk radio launch since Bill OReilly, said Dennis Green, Westwood One EVP Affiliate Sales. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
FREE BEER & HOT WINGS Partners With Compass Media Networks Mar 6, 2009
Founded by Peter Kosann - former President and CEO of Westwood One and current COO of Connoisseur Media - Compass Media Networks debuted in January 2009 with the mission of providing outstanding representation and marketing services to the best brands and programs in national radio. Source: Compass Media Networks. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Men's Hoops Begins Final Road Trip At No. 21/21 Arizona State Thursday Mar 6, 2009
Radio: KTRB AM 860 (PBP: Dave Flemming, Color: John Platz) Westwood One Radio (PBP: Ted Robinson, Color: Bill Frieder) ... There is also national radio coverage on Westwood One, with Ted Robinson (play-by-play) and Bill Frieder (analyst). (Gostanford.com)
PR Newswire Summary of EntertaiNet Copy, Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Mar 4, 2009
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Sun Devils' lucky charm Mar 4, 2009
OK, so technically they have nothing to do with Bill Frieder's Westwood One broadcasting schedule, but the Sun Devils should be happy to know that he'll be alongside Westwood One play-by-play guy Ted Robinson when the Cardinal come to Wells Fargo Arena ... If there really is anything to this Frieder good-luck streak, then it's nice to know he also will be working the Pac-10 tournament for Westwood One as well as first- and second-round NCAA Tournament games in Boise, Idaho, where ASU could be... (AZCentral -- Sports)
Goodbye Paul Mar 3, 2009
I first met Paul Harvey in the summer of 1966. I was a student at Missouri State University in Springfield and a part time news anchor/reporter at KWTO Radio, "Keep Watching the Ozarks", the 4 stater regional radio giant which carried the biggest name in radio. (Human Events Online)
Toreros host Gonzaga Saturday at 4:30 pm Feb 28, 2009
Besides the championship game airing on ESPN, it will also be broadcast on Westwood One Radio for the first time. UP NEXT FOR USD: The Toreros head to Las Vegas, Nevada for the 2009 WCC Tournament Basketball Championships (March 6-9). (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros host Pacific Saturday at 6 pm Feb 21, 2009
Besides the championship game airing on ESPN, it will also be broadcast on Westwood One Radio for the first time. WCC TOURNAMENT MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL SET FOR MARCH 2ND: The annual West Coast Conference Basketball Tournament media teleconference is set for Monday, March 2, 2009, beginning at 1:00 p.m. (PT). (Usdtoreros.com)
Men's Basketball Hosts No. 3/3 North Carolina Sunday Feb 14, 2009
Radio: 560 WQAM, Westwood One (National)Websites: Miami (www. hurricanesports. (Hurricanesports.com)
Favre's final retirement? 'It is ... Believe me,' QB says Feb 12, 2009
" The Jets have three quarterbacks on their roster Kellen Clemens, 3-5 as a starter in 2007, Brett Ratliff and Erik Ainge. Ratliff was an undrafted free agent last year, Ainge a fifth-round pick. The Jets could consider drafting a quarterback or trying the free-agent market if they want a veteran. Among unrestricted free agents: Kurt Warner, Kerry Collins and Byron Leftwich. Jeff Garcia also does not anticipate returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "We feel good about the players we have at the... (USA Today -- Sports)
Men's Hoops (18-5; 7-4) Hosts Hot Bruins Thursday At 7 p.m. On ESPN Feb 10, 2009
Westwood One will have the national radio call, with Brad Sham and former ASU head coach Bill Frieder callilng the action. ASU's Herb Sendek, the second-youngest active coach with 300 Division I wins, will enter the arena as a head coach for the 500th time while ASU will try and end one of the most impressive streaks in Pac-10 history as the Bruins have won 32 straight front-end games of Pac-10 weekends (in other words, the Thursday game in most cases), a streak dating to a Jan. 20, 2005 home... (Pac-10.org)
Weber's post game comments Feb 9, 2009
It continued to the game, maybe because CBS was there, maybe because Westwood One radio was there, Eddie Johnson was there, talked to the team today. Practice intensity carried over today, hard fought Big Ten game we found a way to break it second half. (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
Former Giants Coach Jim Fassel Ready to Make Return: With New UFL, Not NFL Feb 8, 2009
The bottom line with me is I love coaching and Ive got a lot of energy to still coach, Fassel, who has spent the past several years as an NFL game analyst for Westwood One radio, said in a telephone interview. I like the way the league is going to be run. (Bloomberg -- US)
Toreros host Santa Clara Thursday at 6:30 pm Feb 8, 2009
Besides the championship game airing on ESPN, it will also be broadcast on Westwood One Radio for the first time. WCC PRESEASON COACHES POLL: At the WCC Basketball Media Day that was held in mid-October, the Toreros were selected third in the WCC Pre-season Head Coaches Poll. (Usdtoreros.com)
