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Classic Rock KQRS-FM/Minneapolis has gone jockless and posted “Under Construction” signs on its social media platforms, hinting at a significant relaunch and potential rebranding scheduled for April 3, reports the Minnesota Star Tribune. The station, a long-time fixture at 92.5 FM, has stirred curiosity among its audience with promises of a new format led by […]
WDRV (97.1 The Drive)/Chicago and its morning hosts, Sherman & Tingle, have concluded their eighth annual “Give a Vet a Pet” campaign, raising $113,164 to provide service dogs for veterans coping with PTSD. The funds, raised in partnership with the American Veterans Service Dog Academy (AVSDA), will cover the cost of pairing seven veterans with […]
Salem Media Group has announced the sale of its remaining radio stations and digital assets in Honolulu to Malama Media Group, pending FCC approval. This transaction marks the end of Salem’s broadcasting presence there, but ensures the continuation of the current station formats under new ownership. David Santrella, CEO of Salem Media Group, expressed his […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
