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• News Roundup: Grey, Aegis and Havas, Catalina, JWT, Y&R, Clear Channel

  BNET - 2008-12-07

  Grey has tapped Todd Tilford as ECD in its flagship office here. Tilford, 45, reports to Tor Myhren, evp, CCO of Grey New York. He was at Pyro. JWT's once-vibrant Chicago office now has only four clients, 50 staff. Only five years ago what was once the...

  Tags: Billboard, Clear Channel Communications Inc., JWT, GroupM, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Jim Edwards

• BCE: Stock Weakness Offers Investors a Great Opportunity

  Seeking Alpha - 2008-09-12

  FP Trading Desk submits: BCE Inc. BCE shares continued their September slide, losing another C$0.50 through mid-day trading on Thursday. The stock is down about 4% this month and now trades at a roughly 10% discount to the C$42.75 privatization bid for the company expected to close in December....

  Tags: Telecom, Clear Channel Communications Inc.

• Radio Industry: Off-Air Revenue Soars, Despite Overall Slump

  Seeking Alpha - 2008-09-11

  Marketing Charts submits: Off-Air (non-spot) revenue has surpassed last year’s midyear forecast by the Radio Advertising Bureau [RAB], and is expected to approach $2B by the end of 2008 - nearly a full year ahead of the projected timeline, the RAB reported. At 9% of...

  Tags: Media, Arbitron, Beasley Broadcast Group Inc., CBS Corp., Clear Channel Communications Inc., Citadel Broadcasting Corp., Cumulus Media Inc., Cox Radio Inc., Emmis Communications Corp., Entercom Communications Corp., Entravision Communications Corp., Fisher Communications Inc., Salem Communications Corp., Saga Communications Inc., Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., Westwood One Inc.

• Microsoft's Zune and Radio Broadcasters Team Up

  Seeking Alpha - 2008-09-10

  Julia Boorstin submits: Microsoft MSFT is trying to make gains against Apple's AAPL iPod, and the radio industry is trying to find new ways to boost listeners to help their bottom line. Voila: Microsoft and major radio broadcasters, including Clear Channel CCU and CBS Radio (still a CBS CBS...

  Tags: Microsoft Corp., CBS Corp., Gadgets, Apple Inc., Clear Channel Communications Inc.

• Networks stir pot for ratings boost

  - 2008-08-28

  EVER WONDER why Barack Obama and John McCain have remained close in the polls? I suspect national radio talk show host Thom Hartmann has nailed it. "Every time one of them goes up in the polls," says Hartmann, "he gets knocked down by the corporate media." ...

  Tags: advertisement, Cable, Clear Channel Communications Inc., MARKETING, media, NBC, network, radio, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TV

• KSW, ePlus Look Like Bargains

  Seeking Alpha - 2008-08-06

  Jeff Annello submits: Needless to say, I think there are some terrific bargains all over the place right now.  Just look harder if you’re not seeing them.  Remember that these are just leads, though.  I don’t own any of them yet, besides the companies I’ve already written about. ...

  Tags: ePlus, Materials/Industrials, American Express Co., Borders Books & Music, Clear Channel Communications Inc., KSW Inc., Office Depot Inc., Trident Microsystems

• As oil prices soar, for-hire bikes make US debut

  - 2008-06-13

  WASHINGTON AFP — With oil prices sky-high, bikes for hire have finally rolled into the United States looking for riders in the US capital, as they have with success in Paris, Lyon and Barcelona. In the next few months, the US federal capital, Washington DC, will be the first...

  Tags: Agence France-Presse, Barcelona, bicycle, Clear Channel Communications Inc., Paris, U.S.

• Clear Channel Sets Shareholders Special Meeting Date of July 24, 2008

  - 2008-06-12

  Record Date of June 19, 2008

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• Clear Channel Announces Extensions to its Offer Expiration Date and Consent Payment Deadline in Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations for Senior Notes

  - 2008-06-11

  SAN ANTONIO -- In the first paragraph, the dates listed should be June 27, 2008 and June 11, 2008 (sted of June 25, 2008 and June 13, 2008.)

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• Clear Channel Outdoor's Digital Billboard Networks Across the Country to Display AMBER Alerts

  - 2008-06-03

  Over 180 Displays to Post Test Alerts Today

  Tags: Clear Channel Communications Inc., network

• Clear Channel Communications Announces Full Funding for Amended $17.9 Billion Merger Agreement

  - 2008-05-28

  Debt and Equity Financing Now Secured in Escrow Account

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• Clear Channel Communications Announces Full Funding of Debt Financing for Amended $17.9 Billion Merger Agreement

  - 2008-05-23

  All Debt Financing Now Secured in Escrow Account; Equity Financing Expected Next Week

  Tags: Clear Channel Communications Inc., merger

• GEICO Chooses Clear Channel Radio for Cause Marketing

  - 2008-05-20

  Top Insurance Ad Spender to Raise Public Awareness for the American War Letters Campaign with Clear Channel Radio's Integrated On-Air and Online Assets

  Tags: Clear Channel Communications Inc., GEICO, radio

• Clear Channel Radio Further Expands Station Streaming

  - 2008-05-19

  800+ Stations to Stream on Reciva-Powered Receivers

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• Clear Channel Communications Announces Settlement of Litigation and Amended Merger Agreement with Private Equity Group Co-Sponsored by Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. and Bain Capital Partners, LLC

  - 2008-05-14

  Shareholders Now Offered $36.00 Per Share in Cash in Deal Valued at $17.9 Billion

  Tags: BainCapital LLC, Clear Channel Communications Inc., litigation, merger

• Clear Channel Announces Extensions to its Offer Expiration Date and Consent Payment Deadline in Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations for Senior Notes

  - 2008-05-14

  SAN ANTONIO -- In connection with Clear Channel Communications, Inc.'s ("Clear Channel") previously announced tender offer for its outstanding 7.65% Senior Notes due 2010 (CUSIP No. 184502AK8) (the "CCU Notes") and Clear Channel's subsidiary AMFM Operating Inc.'s ("AMFM") previously announced tender offer for its outstanding 8% Senior Notes due 2008...

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• Clear Channel Radio Launches Totalradius.com to Link Advertisers with Multi-Platform Marketing Opportunities

  - 2008-05-13

  New Web Site Lets Advertisers, Brand Managers, Media Buyers and Local Businesses Utilize the Power and Flexibility of Radio in New Ways

  Tags: Advertiser, Clear Channel Communications Inc., marketing, radio

• StudioNow Partners with Clear Channel To Offer Sales Solutions for Local Merchants Featuring Online Video Production Services

  - 2008-05-12

  Radio Stations Bring Local Businesses Additional Online Advertising Opportunities

  Tags: Clear Channel Communications Inc., online video, sales

• Clear Channel Radio to Offer Gracenote Lyrics Service

  - 2008-05-12

  Gracenote® and Clear Channel Radio announced an agreement today to provide listeners of Clear Channel radio stations across the country with the ability to access and search for song lyrics from their local stations' websites, giving them a new and exciting way to connect with their favorite music. Gracenote's...

  Tags: Clear Channel Communications Inc., radio

• Clear Channel Communications Announces First Quarter 2008 Results

  - 2008-05-09

  SAN ANTONIO -- Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE: CCU) today reported results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

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