Brian Hatfield joins Y-100

Cox Media Group (CMG) San Antonio has tapped Brian Hatfield as the new afternoon drive host on Today's Country Y-100. Hatfield, a Detroit native, has held positions in Detroit, Charlotte, and most recently Ashville, NC. "San Antonio, get ready for The Hat Man!," said Jeff Garrison, CMG San Antonio Operations Manager. "Brian's passion and excitement for Country Music is ...

CCME taps Mat Mitchell

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Phoenix announced Mat Mitchell has been named Program Director for KZZP and KYOT, effective 6/6. In addition, Mitchell will also host middays on KZZP. Mitchell has spent the past six years as Assistant Program Director and Afternoon host at KRBE in Houston. His more than 20 years of radio experience includes stops at KMXV in Kansas City; WXSS in Milwaukee; ...

Ergen Makes Bid for LightSquared Spectrum

Charlie Ergen is apparently still trying to beef up his wireless spectrum hoard, with reports that the Dish Network chairman and CEO has offered up to $2 billion for wireless frequencies owned by bankrupt broadband provider LightSquared. According to ...

NCTA Pulls Tornado Spot

The National Cable and Telecommunications Association confirmed that it pulled a promotional spot on Monday for the industry that was too close to the Oklahoma disaster for comfort. The spot will remain on the shelf for the time being. The move was first reported by Amy MacLean ...

Clyburn Maximizing Mobile Continues a Top Priority for FCC

In her first speech as acting FCC chairwoman, Mignon Clyburn told a CTIA convention audience in Las Vegas Tuesday (May 21), that "maximizing the benefits of mobile communications will continue to be a top priority for the FCC" and that "mobile innovation is key to U.S. competitiveness." She said the FCC is on track to issue incentive auction rules by the end of the year. ...