Bob Pittman

The New Music Seminar (NMS), set to take place in New York City June 17 to 19, announced an impressive speakers list. They include SoundExchange President, Michael Huppe; Pandora CEO/President, Joe Kennedy; Clear Channel Entertainment President, John Sykes; BMI CEO/President, Del Bryant; Violator Management CEO, Chris Lighty; Nile Rodgers Productions Founder/Owner, Nile Rodgers; Reverb Nation CEO/Founder, Michael Doernberg; Topspin Media CEO/Founder, Ian Rogers; eMusic CEO/President, Adam...Read Full Story

In his first public comments since the Rush Limbaugh controversy erupted nearly one month ago, Clear Channel CEO Bob Pittman heaps praise on radio’s most-listened to talk personality. In an interview with the Associated Press, Pittman says the brouhaha is “part of the normal day-to-day of talk radio” and hasn’t had an impact on the company’s bottom line. MORE Excerpt from: Pittman: Limbaugh’s still king.Read Full Story

In his first public comments since the Rush Limbaugh controversy erupted nearly one month ago, Clear Channel CEO Bob Pittman praised his top host and said an advertiser exodus from Limbaugh’s program hasn’t had a major impact on the company. Regarding new direct competition from Cumulus Media’s Mike Huckabee, Pittman told the Associated Press, “It basically says Rush is the king.” MORE. Read More: Pittman: "Rush is the king."Read Full Story

If Bob Pittman makes his next convention speech wearing a Mets cap, there’s a very good reason for it. The Clear Channel CEO is among several investors who combined to purchase one $20 million stake in the baseball team, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Mets completed the sale of 12 minority stakes for $240 million last week. Pittman made the investment with personal funds. Continue Reading: Pittman buys minority stake in New York Mets.Read Full Story

If Bob Pittman makes his next convention speech wearing a Mets cap, there’s a very good reason for it. The Clear Channel CEO is among several investors who combined to purchase one $20 million stake in the baseball team. The Wall Street Journal reports the Mets completed the sale of 12 minority stakes for $240 million last week. Pittman made the investment with personal funds. Excerpt from: Pittman buys New York Mets stake.Read Full Story