Gavin Report

Gavin Report
EditorVarious
CategoriesRadio industry/trade publication
FrequencyMonthly
FounderBill Gavin
Founded1958
Final issue2002
CountryUnited States
Based inSan Francisco
LanguageEnglish
OCLC34039542

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.[3]

  1. ^ Fong-Torres, Ben (September 7, 2008). "Radio Waves". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved September 6, 2008.
  2. ^ "Bill Gavin, the Founder in '58 of List on Air Play of Records". The New York Times. January 30, 1985. Retrieved September 6, 2008.
  3. ^ a b Selvin, Joel (February 22, 2002). "British owner pulling plug on S.F.'s Gavin". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved September 6, 2008.