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On a day devoted to the return of spirits, one of rock radio’s most notorious names is being resurrected. At the stroke of midnight this Halloween — Friday, October 31 — the legendary KNAC call letters will roar back to life, replacing Highway Rock and igniting a new era of Pure Rock for a fresh […]

Bustos Media raised $143,067 during its annual radiothon benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has topped the $100,000 mark in donations. “This was a great display of generosity by our audience during this difficult period of job insecurity and social concerns due to the hostile immigration policies by […]

  L-R: Sunny 95 co-host DJ Rice, Eco Plumbers’ Aaron Gaynor, and Sunny 95 co-host Randi Rasar Saga’s WSNY-FM (Sunny 95) in Columbus, OH, in partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network, raised $91,252 during its annual Sunny 95 Radiothon to benefit children and families receiving care at the hospital. The two-day […]

iHeartMedia Portland has officially kicked off the holiday season, announcing that AC KKCW-FM (K103) is once again transforming into Portland’s Christmas Station. Beginning at 9:30am November, K103 filled the airwaves with non-stop holiday favorites from artists such as Mariah Carey, Andy Williams, and Nat King Cole. K103 has been a staple of Portland’s holiday soundtrack […]

MediaCo/New York is launching simulcasts of Hip Hop WQHT (Hot 97) and Urban AC WBLS to new audiences through Dot 2 audio in Los Angeles, Riverside, Dallas, and Houston. Beginning December 1, listeners in these markets will have around-the-clock access to its Hip Hop, R&B, and Urban programming featuring artist interviews, live performances, lifestyle segments, […]

Premiere Networks announced that “After MidNite with Granger Smith” will once again present a Thanksgiving radio special for Country stations nationwide. The four-hour, barter-free “After MidNite Friendsgiving Special with Granger Smith” will feature holiday conversations with top Country stars including Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen, and other surprise guests. Listeners will hear artists share […]

There’s something special about the moment holiday music returns to the radio. Katz Media Group’s latest Radio Insight report shows that the seasonal switch to all-holiday programming continues to deliver not just festive cheer — but measurable audience growth. In 2024, more than 400 stations nationwide flipped to 24/7 holiday playlists throughout November and December. […]

Nielsen’s latest Network Audio Today 2025 report highlights the enduring strength of network radio, showing that more than 93% of U.S. radio listeners tune to a network-affiliated station each week – a figure that holds steady across all age groups, races, and demographics. The study, based on Spring 2025 data from Nielsen’s National Regional Database, […]

Cumulus Media flips WWIZ-FM in Youngstown, OH, to all-Christmas music as Christmas 104, The Valley’s Christmas Station. The seasonal format debuted at midnight on October 31, marking the station’s annual transition from its regular “Z104, The Valley’s Goodtime Oldies” programming to holiday favorites for the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys. The festive launch began with Gloria […]

iHeartMedia Chicago’s WLIT (93.9 LITE FM) will usher in the holiday season with its annual switch to all-Christmas music on Tuesday, November 4 at 3pm. The festive programming, presented by The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division, will feature continuous holiday favorites from today’s biggest artists and timeless Christmas classics. To mark the occasion, […]