Following a move similar to what Saga did in January, Regent Communications is reportedly proposing a reverse stock split. It's an effort to help boost the company's stock price, which stood at 15 cents as of 9:20am Friday.
Following a move similar to what Saga did in January, Regent Communications is reportedly proposing a reverse stock split. It's an effort to help boost the company's stock price, which stood at 15 cents as of 9:20am Friday.
UTICA-ROME -- "It's all about the kids." Those five, simple words are the unofficial motto behind everything that happens at Lite 98.7 (WLZW)'s annual radiothon to benefit the Children's Miracle Network.
Several sources say Regent Communications, the owner of four stations in the Utica-Rome market, could be very close to defaulting on $195 million in debt on loan from Bank of America. The reports were triggered by Regent's latest SEC filing.
UTICA-ROME -- Mohawk Valley listeners called in more than $24,000 in pledges during the ninth annual Children's Miracle Network Radiothon on Lite 98.7 (WLZW) over the past two days.
UTICA-ROME -- Regent AC Lite 98.7 (WLZW) is in the midst of its 9th annual Children's Miracle Network Radiothon. They're live at St. Luke's Hospital today and tomorrow, raising money to benefit hospital's pediatric and maternity services.
UTICA-ROME -- The Arbitron Persons 12+ numbers for the Fall 2008 ratings period are out. Regent's Big Frog 104 (WFRG) and Lite 98.7 (WLZW) still own the top 2 ranks, but the duo traded ranks as Lite loses nearly 3 ratings points since the spring.
Regent Communications has signed a deal with Radiolicious, making it the first major radio group to make all of its web streams accessible to users of Apple iPhone or iPod Touch devices.
It's only a few days later than last year, but the "All-Christmas Music" battle has started in Syracuse. Galaxy's Sunny 102.1 (WZUN) in Syracuse and Mix 102.5 (WUMX) in Utica have made the switch. Correcting our earlier report, it appears Y94FM's all-Christmas programming is only available via webcast.
Following up on an earlier story, we've noticed Lite 98.7 has announced Trudy's first day back at WLZW will be this coming Monday, August 25. She replaces Greg McShea, who slides over to the midday shift at Regent's country station, Big Frog 104.
Regent Communications is at risk of being delisted from the NASDAQ stock market, according to business newspaper report in Cincinnati, the home of Regent corporate HQ. The owner of 62 stations -- including four in Utica-Rome -- has been trading below NASDAQ's $1.00 minimum for more than 30 consecutive trading days.