Arbitron To Pay Dividend, Stock Slips 24% NEW YORK -- November 19, 2008: The Arbitron Inc. board of directors today approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.10 per share, or $.40 per share on an annualized basis. The announcement comes on the day when Arbitron stock lost more than 24 percent of its value, ending at $16.38.
Radio Gets iPhone App SOUTHFIELD, MI -- November 19, 2008: Jacobs Media has developed a new application that puts station streaming and station logos on the iPhone desktop, giving listeners direct access to a station’s audio stream from a touch of the station’s logo.
HD Radio Standard In 2009 Volvos IRVINE, CA -- November 19, 2008: HD Radio is now standard equipment on all but one of the 2009 Volvo model lineup in the United States. Today’s announcement makes Volvo the first automaker to offer iBiquity Digital Corp.’s technology as a standard feature.
WTOP Launches Custom Commute Traffic Cameras WASHINGTON -- November 19, 2008: Bonneville International’s News station WTOP-FM Washington today launched an online traffic service – Custom Commute – that allows its website audience to view video from specific traffic cameras along the routes they need to travel.
Urban Affairs Host Robert Mark Joins CRN Lineup LOS ANGELES -- November 19, 2008: CRN Digital Talk Radio has added the weekly, urban affairs and lifestyle talk program The Robert Mark Show to its 24-hour original cable audio service.
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Arbitron Downgraded To 'Neutral' NEW YORK -- November 19, 2008: A JPMorgan analyst has cut Arbitron’s rating to “neutral” from “overweight” following yesterday’s announcement by Cumulus Media to use Nielsen Co.’s audience measurement and ratings services in 50 markets, according to a report from the AP.
Radio Pros Available WEST PALM -- November 19: Budget-cutting is once again hitting the industry, and station staffs and format flips are always part of life in radio. If you've gotten caught up in the changes, Radio Ink would like to put your name in front of the industry in "Radio Pros Available."
Arbitron Not Giving Up In Nielsen Markets NEW YORK -- November 18, 2008: Arbitron chief Steve Morris told investors on a conference call today that the company has "no intention of exiting" any of the 50 small markets Nielsen will cover with its new radio ratings service.
