The Wires (June 13, 2006)

One Second Ad Spots? (I can't make fun of Clear Channel anymore! When they announce that they were offering a buck a pixel for KLSD's website, I asked what was next, one-second commercials? Well, sure enough, Clear Channel must be reading this doggone column because that's what they're coming up with!) AdAge reports that Clear Channel is discussing the idea of one-second radio spots with marketers and media buyers. Read more about it at the link above. I'm done making jokes about selling commercials and pixels. And let's also mention that one-second ads have been around at least in self-sponsored form: whenever the station I.D. jingle for the old KCBQ 1170 aired after the end of a stopset, as the station tells the listeners what station they're listening to.

This string is for links to news stories we find concerning RIAA, Net Neutrality, and issues affecting broadcasters.

Senate Commerce has scheduled a Tuesday hearing on [Net Neutrality] revisions.

RIAA Objecting To Free Video Sites (Do you have video on your website or MySpace?)

The Wires (June 12, 2006)

U-T: Good Revibrations. 91x recalls its roots to regain its edge. You can talk about the new music, or the new staff or the breaking of the old corporate chains. But when it comes to the rebirth of radio station 91X, maybe it's all about a boy and his skateboard. Since going on the air Jan. 12, 1983, with Berlin's “Sex ... (I'm a ... ),” 91X has had its good-vibe days and its bad-vibe days. And after blooming in the new-wave '80s, booming in the grunge-rock '90s and going spiritually bust by the 2000s, it makes karmic sense that 91X would be staging its comeback when there are plenty of highs and lows to go around. Read more at U-T.

Howard Stern's satellite show disrupts radio stations nationwide

HD Update (June 12, 2006)

The Wires (June 10, 2006)

802 HD RADIO STATIONS ON THE AIR. The number of stations airing HD Radio signals has passed the 800 mark, according to the latest figures from Ibiquity Digital.

Copyright Laws Under Attack. House pushes for digital copyright law reform, despite growing opposition to the changes, which could have widespread effect

NAB Opposes Original Content On FM Translators. WASHINGTON - JUNE 9: - The NAB on Friday urged the FCC to prohibit FM translator stations from originating content, arguing that allowing such a change to the FCC's translator rules could, "drastically undermine the viability of primary, full power FM stations."

NAB To FCC: Leave Localism To Broadcasters. WASHINGTON - JUNE 9: The NAB on Friday asked the FCC to adopt long-delayed permanent rules for terrestrial repeaters used by both satellite radio companies that would block the devices from inserting localized content into specific regions of the U.S

The Wires (June 9, 2006)

House backs bill to help telcos offer TV service.

Study: Few Believe HD Radio Brings More Choices. New survey finds low awareness of HD radio, with even lower expectations of more programming choices.

Sirius Moves Towards Next Gen Satellite. Sirius Satellite Radio agrees to construct of a new satellite, calling the future orbiter "one of the most advanced and powerful communications satellites ever built."

New Weird Al Song For Download (June 8, 2006)

How would you like to download a brand new Weird Al song... for free? Yeah, we thought you might.

Right-click here (ctrl-click for MAC) and select "save target as" (or "download linked file" for MAC). Don't say we never gave you anything!

We're very sorry that the new "Weird Al" Yankovic album is taking a little longer than expected to make its way to a record store near you. We'll let you know as soon as we have a confirmed release date.

In the meantime, we thought you might like to download a free mp3 of a brand new Weird Al song (which won't be on the album). Our gift to you, just for being so darn cool.

You can download the mp3 at www.weirdal.com. Hope you enjoy it!

New Weird Al Song To Premiere on DFSX (June 8, 2006)

DFSX is the only San Diego-based radio station to play that song, as well as anything that's in the genre of comedy music.

Check out the new Weird Al song after the countdown portion of the "DT20" radio show and at the very start of the "ISGD" radio show at these times (Pacific/Eastern):

Friday June 9: approximately 8:30pm PT/11:30pm ET (start of the New Strokes segment following the #1 song on the DT20 countdown show)
Saturday June 10: approximately 8:30am PT/11:30am ET (start of the New Strokes segment)
Sunday June 11: approximately 10:30pm PT/1:30am ET (early Monday) (start of the New Strokes segment)
Monday June 12 at 5pm and 8pm PT/8pm and 11pm ET (start of the ISGD show)

DFSXRadio.com: http://www.dfsxradio.com/
Listen: http://www.live365.com/stations/44521?play
ISGD on DFSX Page: http://www.dfsxradio.com/9200.htm