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Milwaukee’s WRXS-FM (Pure Oldies 106.9) is launching its annual tradition of festive programming with “WRXS-mas,” offering a dedicated lineup of classic holiday music. Beginning today, November 22, WRXS-mas will feature non-stop Christmas songs and carols from iconic artists such as Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como and Dean Martin. The station promises to […]
In a sweeping move, iHeartMedia has initiated a major wave of layoffs, marking its most substantial staff reduction since January, 2020. The company is adopting a new operational framework aimed at centralizing many of its day-to-day activities to a national programming team, impacting various local and regional positions across the U.S. The layoffs have affected […]
Main Street Media has agreed to acquire WPBX-FM, WOWF-FM, WAEW-AM, WCSV-AM, W242DH and W249DA in Crossville, TN, from PEG Broadcasting. PEG Broadcasting is a Tennessee-based company headed by Dawn and Reed Shaw. Main Street Media is a Tennessee-based company headed by Chad Graves and Scot MacDonald. Main Street Media was formed earlier this year by […]
Steve Hegwood’s Core Communicators has introduced a new player in the New Orleans radio scene with the launch of Hip Hop “Streetz 100.3” on KLRZ (100.3) in New Orleans. Previously operating as Coastal Broadcasting of Larose’s Sports “ESPN New Orleans,” the station began its new format with 5,000 songs back-to-back, commercial free. The station’s operations […]
iHeartMedia New Orleans flips Rock WFFX-FM to the new VooDoo 103-7, effective October 17. VooDoo 103-7 will feature New Orleans 90’s to now, including songs from artists like P!nk, Maroon 5, Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, Nickelback and Matchbox 20. The station’s weekday lineup will also feature the Louisiana-based syndicated “Murphy Sam & Jodi” […]
Alpha Media EVP of Content Phil Becker recently welcomed Bootleg Kev, host of the Premiere Networks-syndicated Hip-Hop program “The Bootleg Kev Show,” to his “Phil-Osophy with Phil Becker” podcast for a conversation about the rise of Country music. The opinionated duo attempted to answer the question: “Is Country music the new Hip-Hop?” Becker and Bootleg […]
In a display of community spirit and generosity, KRBE-FM in Houston successfully orchestrated the 2nd Annual Turkey Tour with hosts Kevin & Audrey, garnering a substantial donation of 873 Hunger Bags totaling 3,000 pounds of food for the Houston Food Bank. The event, held from November 1-5, was part of a broader effort to combat […]
XEPRS-AM (1090) in San Diego makes a significant format shift, now dedicating its airwaves to Oldies. What sets this format apart is its revival of broadcasts by the iconic Wolfman Jack, known for his presence on 1090 XERB during the 1960s. This initiative marks the first station in the San Diego and Los Angeles areas […]
WLEV-FM in Allentown, known as the Lehigh Valley’s Christmas Station, has announced a holiday event featuring actor Daniel Roebuck, who will help usher in the station’s seasonal transition to all Christmas music. The event is scheduled for Friday, November 15 at 8am at the WLEV Studios. Roebuck, acclaimed for his roles in “The Fugitive” and […]
Cumulus Media appoints Leslie Whittle as Regional Content Director for CHR WWWQ-FM (Q99.7) in Atlanta and CHR KRBE in Houston, a newly created position. Concurrently, Whittle’s programming purview is expanded to include oversight of the company’s CHR stations as VP of CHR/Hot AC Formats. Whittle has served as VP of Hot AC Formats since 2019. […]
