The ''Gavin Report'' was a

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-based

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trade publication. The publication was founded by radio performer Bill Gavin in 1958. Its

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listings were used for many years by

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to decide content of programs. The publication was also responsible for running the Gavin Seminar, a

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for radio industry members. In February 2002,

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, 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

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and Infinity Broadcasting), as well as poor convention attendance as reasons for the closure.

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