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Total Media Group has launched a new format for WIRO-FM in Ironton, OH, rebranding the station as Star 106.7 FM. The revamped station features a music mix spanning the 1980s, 1990s and today, paired with a continued emphasis on local programming. Management says the format is designed to combine familiar hits with strong community ties […]
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America250 has launched a 100-day countdown to the Fourth of July, outlining plans for a nationwide celebration tied to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The congressionally chartered nonprofit, America250, announced the first wave of “America’s Block Party” events set for July 3-4, designed as synchronized celebrations across the country […]
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NRG Media has completed the sale of a group of Nebraska radio stations to Usher Media, marking another step in the company’s divestiture of assets in the state. The transaction includes KGFW-AM, KQKY-FM, KRNY-FM, and translator K241CN in Kearney; KROR-FM in Hastings; and KSYZ-FM in Grand Island. Kalil & Co., Inc. served as the exclusive […]
AM/FM radio continues to dominate in-car audio listening despite growing competition from digital platforms, according to newly released Q1 2026 data from Edison Research at SSRS. The latest “Share of Ear” findings show that 55% of all in-car audio time among Americans age 13 and older is spent with AM/FM radio, whether over-the-air or via […]
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Connoisseur Media has reached an agreement to sell its radio outlets in Brookings, SD, to locally owned Brookings Radio LLC. The buyer is led by longtime market manager Cami Powers, along with her husband Derrick Powers and Chad Hogie. The deal includes KBRK-AM and KBRK-FM in Brookings, KDBX-FM in Clear Lake, and KJJQ-AM and KKQQ-FM […]
Edison Research has released its 2026 Infinite Dial report, offering a new snapshot of digital media behavior in the U.S. and highlighting growing concern over social media use among younger audiences. The long-running annual study, conducted in partnership with SiriusXM Media, finds that social media usage now reaches 85% of Americans age 12 and older. […]
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Beasley Media Group has named Adam Star Program Director for its cluster in Augusta, GA, effective immediately. In the role, Star will oversee programming strategy for the cluster and work alongside Operations Manager Tee Gentry and Chris O’Kelley. He returns to the company after previously serving as Operations Manager for Beasley’s Fort Myers stations prior […]
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iHeartMedia Jacksonville has named Casey Carter Program Director of Country 99.1 WQIK, effective immediately, while also appointing Heath West as the station’s new afternoon host. In her new role, Carter will oversee all programming for WQIK, including talent development, brand strategy and coordination with record labels. She will report to Rick Everett, Senior Vice President […]
Connoisseur Media has entered into an agreement to acquire a group of stations in Lincoln, NE from NRG Media, expanding its presence in the Midwest. The deal includes KBBK-FM (B107.3), KLIN-AM and translator K257GN (News Talk 1400/99.3), KLNC-FM (105.3 The Bone), K233AN (Red 94.5), all licensed to Lincoln, along with KFGE-FM (Froggy 98) licensed to […]
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A new blog from Cumulus Media and Westwood One’s Audio Active Group argues that advertisers who rely solely on streaming and podcasts are missing a significant portion of the U.S. audience, citing recent research from Advertiser Perceptions and Edison Research. According to the analysis, marketers and media agencies significantly underestimate the reach of AM/FM radio […]
