Gavin Report Explained

Gavin Report
Editor:Various
Category:Radio industry/trade publication
Frequency:Monthly
Founder:Bill Gavin
Founded:1958
Finaldate:2002
Country:United States
Based:San Francisco
Language:English
Oclc:34039542

The Gavin Report was a San Francisco-based radio industry trade publication. The publication was founded by radio performer Bill Gavin in 1958.[1] Its Top 40 listings were used for many years by programmers to decide content of programs.[2] The publication was also responsible for running the Gavin Seminar, a convention for radio industry members.[3] In February 2002, United Business Media, who had owned the Gavin Report since 1992, decided to close the publication. Gavin executives cited a lack of cooperation on the part of media conglomerates (specifically naming Clear Channel Communications and Infinity Broadcasting), as well as poor convention attendance as reasons for the closure.

Notes and References

  1. News: Radio Waves . . September 6, 2008 . Ben . Fong-Torres . September 7, 2008.
  2. News: Bill Gavin, the Founder in '58 of List on Air Play of Records . . September 6, 2008 . January 30, 1985.
  3. News: British owner pulling plug on S.F.'s Gavin . . September 6, 2008 . Joel . Selvin . February 22, 2002.