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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reached a settlement with Wilfrid Salomon of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, over the unauthorized operation of a pirate radio station on 87.9 MHz. The Enforcement Bureau entered into a Consent Decree with Salomon to resolve its investigation into illegal broadcasts that took place on February 5, February 25, and March […]
Charleston Media Solutions appoints Brooke Ryan as the new Program Director of WMXZ-FM (Mix 95.9). Ryan, a familiar voice to Charleston, SC listeners and a longtime member of Lowcountry media, steps into the role following the unexpected death of former Program Director Mike Edwards in December, 2024. Ryan has been a key part of Mix […]
“The Greg Beharrell Show” is now part of the evening lineup on WIYY (98 Rock), the Hearst Television-owned Rock outlet in Baltimore. The program is syndicated by Yea Media Group. Hearst Baltimore Program Director Rick Strauss welcomed the addition, saying, “Greg has the wisdom of youth and the energy of age.” Known for his offbeat […]
Kevin Diers, a prominent voice in Seattle music and radio, has passed away at the age of 39. Known for his deep passion for heavy metal and local music, Diers was the longtime host of Metal Shop and Loud & Local on 99.9 KISW-FM and also served as an announcer and board operator at public […]
Edison Research has released its latest quarterly report of the Top 50 Podcasts in the U.S., based on reach among weekly podcast listeners aged 13 and older. The Q1 2025 rankings from Edison Podcast Metrics show a familiar lineup at the top, with The Joe Rogan Experience continuing its run as the most listened-to podcast […]
iHeartMedia appoints Reid Spivey as Program Director for KNIX-FM in Phoenix, effective immediately. As PD, he’ll be responsible for branding, oversight, and day to day operations of the heritage Country outlet. Reid has been with iHeartMedia Phoenix for 10 years as an Assistant Program Director across multiple brands including KZZP, KMXP, and most recently KNIX […]
The FCC has issued a formal warning to Devaney Realty Holdings, the owner of a Worcester property where agents say an unlicensed FM radio station has been operating illegally. According to a “Notice of Illegal Pirate Radio Broadcasting” sent by the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau, radio signals were detected on 103.9 MHz emanating from 60 Fremont […]
WOVU-FM, Cleveland’s Urban Alternative, is set to reshape its lineup of radio hosts starting this May. The station is bringing a mix of familiar voices and new shows to its schedule. It all kicks off on May 2 with the return of Cleveland radio legend Don “Action” Jackson, hosting “Friday Funk with Action Jackson” each […]
Renew Group Private Ltd., the Singapore-based firm led by Manoj Bhargava, has fully divested its holdings in Cumulus Media, just days before company’s voluntary delisting from the Nasdaq Global Market and transition to the OTCQB exchange. According to a newly filed SEC Schedule 13D, Renew sold its remaining 1,058,836 shares of Cumulus Media between April […]
As more Americans head back to the office, AM/FM radio is making a strong comeback in the workplace. According to the latest Share of Ear report from Edison Research, ad-supported AM/FM radio listening at work surged by 10 share points in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. “Listening to […]
