The consolidation in trade media continues: VNU is acquiring Radio & Records, which covers U.S. radio and record industries. Financial terms were not disclosed. R&R, founded in 1973 with headquarters in LA, has a weekly magazine, events, and a news website, among other service.
R&R’s operations will be integrated into the Billboard Music Group. Erica Farber, R&R’s publisher, will continue with the company.
Billboard also operates its own radio-focused publication, Billboard Radio Monitor, so not sure what will happen to R&R name.
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