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Cox Media Group (CMG) adds R&B artist Bobby V as the newest member of the WALR-FM (Kiss 104.1)/Atlanta air staff, hosting weekdays from 7-9pm. An Atlanta native, Bobby V (aka Bobby Valentino) has been in the R&B scene for over 20 years. His breakout hit, “Slow Down,” hit number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 […]
Westwood One has announced that KKGO-FM (Go Country 105 FM) in Los Angeles has added the “American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox” to its weekend lineup. The Country music countdown show will air Sundays at 6pm PT on the station, which is owned by Mount Wilson FM Broadcasters. Go Country 105 joins a growing list […]
Audacy, one of the largest radio groups with over 230 brands, is undergoing significant layoffs companywide. The action follows the recent departure of CEO David Field and CFO Rich Schmaeling and comes shortly after the company emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Sources suggest that up to 300 employees may be affected. The layoffs span various […]
Townsquare Media has entered into a $490 million credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A., the company announced in an 8-K regulatory filing. The new financing arrangement includes a five-year, $470 million senior secured term loan facility and a $20 million senior secured revolving credit facility. The company used approximately $453 million in net proceeds […]
SourceAudio, the parent company of Alpha Libraries for Radio, has announced that its AI-powered platform, “SongLab,” is helping the “Wolfman Jack Archive” repurpose and monetize content from the legendary radio host while safeguarding ownership and copyrights across digital platforms. Utilizing its “AudioGenius” technology, SongLab enables content owners like the Wolfman Jack estate to efficiently manage […]
Storied rock and roll icon Alice Cooper debuts his night-time radio show “Alice’s Attic” on 95.5 KLOS-FM, hosting five hours of programming daily on the Los Angeles rock outlet. The show, which airs from midnight to 5am, offers listeners a unique blend of classic and obscure rock music, along with what Cooper calls “future classic” […]
Classic Hip-Hop WWWQ-H3 (OG 97.9) in Atlanta adds syndicated “The Chubb Rock Show” to its weekday lineup, bringing the veteran rapper and radio personality back to his hometown airwaves. The show debuted this week and airs Monday through Friday from 3-7pm. He’s joined by Lady Jae, Mo Tucker, Ed the Gemini, DJ Frost, and Marvin […]
Nielsen has released all of its January, 2025 Nielsen PPM markets (except for West Palm Beach). There are significant increases in listening across demographics and time periods. This audience growth is due to Nielsen’s three-minute qualifier modernization which provides a significantly more comprehensive and realistic definition of AM/FM radio’s audience and their listening behavior. This […]
Atlanta’s WHTA-FM (Hot 107.9) marks nearly thirty years of significant impact on Hip Hop culture, not just in the South but globally. The station has built a loyal following through authentic community service, unique listener experiences, and hosting one of the country’s largest sold-out concerts, Birthday Bash ATL. Last year’s Birthday Bash ATL was a […]
Cumulus Media reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, reflecting continued pressure on traditional broadcast revenue but growth in digital operations and cost-cutting measures. For the fourth quarter of 2024, Cumulus reported $218.6 million in net revenue, a 1.2% decline compared to the same period in 2023. The company’s Adjusted EBITDA improved by 9.8% […]
