Radio news from 8 February 2007

Laser win first licence (Radio Today)
Laser Broadcasting have won their first analogue radio licence from Ofcom, with their application for Herefordshire and Monmouthshire. The group already have two nearby stations - Classic Hits Hereford and Worcester and Sunshine 855 (Ludlow and South Shropshire). more

Talented Young Musicians Take Their Turn in the Spotlight (Merry Media)
The finalists battling it out to take the title of BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist 2007 are a Tuba player, a Cornet player, a Soprano Cornet player and a Euphonium player.. more

Haunted Voices Radio Network Expands (radio.about.com)
The Haunted Voices Radio Network has added more shows and topics. "The Haunted Voices Radio Show" debuted March, 2006 as a podcast and has now moved to a 24-7 streaming... more

NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Gear Up for New Season of Shows on XM Satellite Radio (radio.about.com)
Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. begin second season shows February 15 on XM Satellitte Radio, three days before the Daytona 500. "Jimmie Johnson ... 'Not What You Expected'" will be... more

SIRIUS Actually Paid Howrd Stern $302 in 2006 (radio.about.com)
According to an article on talk-show hosts (Radio and TV) on Forbes.com, SIRIUS Satellite Radio actually paid Howard Stern $302 million dollars during 2006. The downside to all this? "He... more

SIRIUS Actually Paid Howrd Stern $302 Million in 2006 (radio.about.com)
According to an article on talk-show hosts (Radio and TV) on Forbes.com, SIRIUS Satellite Radio actually paid Howard Stern $302 million dollars during 2006. The downside to all this? "He... more

Another director leaves Virgin (Radio Today)
Kathleen Saxton, strategy director of Virgin Radio is the latest departure from the station as merger talks between UTV and Virgin-owner SMG draw to a close. Saxton has been at the station for 18 months, and leaves after chief executive Fru Hazlitt quiz just one month. more

Guardian to launch new radio station in Manchester (Press Gazette)
Guardian Media Group is set to launch a music and talk radio station in its home town, Manchester. more

New York may ban iPods while crossing street (Media Network Weblog)
New Yorkers who blithely cross the street listening to an iPod or talking on a cell phone could soon face a $100 fine. more

Chrysalis and Emap team up to take on BBC (Media Guardian)
Commercial radio rivals Chrysalis and Emap are teaming up in the battle for young listeners. By John Plunkett. more