Arbitron has reportedly missed a deadline for MRC approval for the PPM in the New York market. The deadline of October 15 was set by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo back in January as part of a court order.

Dow Jones reports that Sumner Redstone's privately held National Amusements Inc. will sell off a portion of its share in CBS Corp. and Viacom. The firm expects to make $600 million from selling its shares in Viacom and $345 million from CBS. However, Redstone will still hold over 75 percent of the voting control of each company after the sale.

OM George King exits as Director of Operations for Clear Channel-San Antonio. King had oversight of CHR KXXM, Country KAJA, Classic Rock KZEP, AC KQXT and Texas Country KRPT. Replacing King and also maintaining his PD duties at KXXM is Tony Travatto.

Yesterday, morning duo Johnjay & Rich added KHTS (Channel 933)/San Diego to their network of stations. Today, KPTT (95.7 The Party)/Denver adds the pair for mornings, starting Monday, October 26. Joe Bevilacqua, FM Operations Manager and PD for The Party said, "Johnjay & Rich are two of morning radio’s rising stars, and for good reason: They are very talented, very funny, and connect with their listeners in an incomparable way.  We are very excited to welcome them to 95.7 The Party and know that our listeners will love what they bring to Denver radio."

After three years at CBS Radio Modern Rocker KITS (Live 105)/San Francisco Program Director Dave Numme exits the station. Numme, who previously programmed CBS Active Rocker KUFO/Portland, can be reached at (503) 789-6556 or numme.dave@gmail.com.

Jamie Cooley

Paul Meyer will retire from his post as Clear Channel Outdoor President/CEO Americas on December 31. Meyer will serve as a consultant to CCO through October 15, 2012.

EMI taps Michael Abbattista as VP/New Channel Development in North America.

Radio vet Mark Driscoll tells the Scott Shannon story in a new podcast adapted from Bob Shannon's book, Turn It Up! American Radio Tales 1946 - 1996. Look at Mark's resume and you'll see he's the perfect guy to tell Scott's story," says author Bob Shannon. "Mark walks and talks in Scott's shoes with ease." The book and podcast is now available at www.americanradiotales.com.

 
FMQB offers condolences to the family and friends of former WJXQ/Lansing PD Mark Stevens who lost his battle with cancer. He was 56.