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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 […]
KHTQ (Rock 94 1/2) in Spokane is bringing back a familiar voice to its airwaves. Veteran rock radio personality Tripp Rogers is rejoining the station as Assistant Program Director and morning host, taking over for Scott Steele, who is stepping down. Rogers’ first show is set for Monday, March 3. Rogers is no stranger to […]
iHeartMedia appoints Zann Fredlund as Program Director for KDMX (The New MIX 102.9) in Dallas. In addition to her new responsibilities in Dallas, Fredlund will maintain her post as PD of KHFI-FM (96.7 Kiss FM) in Austin. Previously, she served as Program Director for CHR KXXM-FM (96.1 Now) in San Antonio. She also contributed to […]
iHeartMedia has issued a response to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) following an inquiry into potential payola violations linked to its upcoming iHeartCountry Festival. The company denied any improper influence over radio airplay and asserted that participation in its events is not tied to station programming decisions. “We appreciate FCC Chairman Carr’s interest in ensuring […]
The FCC has issued a formal inquiry into iHeartMedia regarding potential payola violations tied to the upcoming iHeartCountry Festival 2025, scheduled for May 3 in Austin, TX. The agency’s Enforcement Bureau is investigating concerns that musicians may be compelled to perform at the festival for little or no compensation in exchange for more favorable radio […]
The use of artificial intelligence in broadcasting has surged over the past year, according to Haivision’s newly released 2025 Broadcast Transformation Report. The report, based on a survey of 874 global broadcasters and media professionals, highlights AI as a rapidly growing force in the industry, with adoption more than doubling since last year. According to […]
Roberta Flack, the legendary Pop and R&B vocalist whose soulful ballads defined an era of radio, died Monday morning at the age of 88, according to a statement from her representative. She was surrounded by family at the time of her passing. Flack, a classically trained pianist and singer, rose to prominence in the early […]
Cumulus Media promotes Laura Dickerson to the role of Assistant Program Director and on-air host for CHR WWWQ-FM (Q99.7) in Atlanta. Dickerson, who will continue to serve as Music Director for co-owned 104.1 KRBE in Houston will host middays on Q99.7, weekdays from 11am-3pm. Since joining Cumulus Media and 104.1 KRBE in 2021, Dickerson has […]
In a reshuffling at AAA WFPK-FM in Louisville, Kyle Meredith is set to become the new Program Director, effective Saturday, February 1. Meredith, who started as a part-time staff member in 2008 and became Music Director in 2010, is taking over from Stacy Owen, who has been at the helm for the past two decades. […]
