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Woodward Communications Inc. (WCI) has acquired seven radio brands from Neuhoff Media in Springfield and Bloomington, IL. The sale was completed Tuesday. The additions in Springfield include Country WFMB (104.5), Sports W222CG (92.3), Sports WFMB-AM (1450), AC WXAJ (99-7 The Mix), Adult Hits WCVS (96.7 BOB FM) and digital platform Channel 1450. In Bloomington, WCI […]
CRB and CRS are now accepting applications for the Lisa McKay Women in Radio Scholarship. This scholarship is designed to honor the legacy of of late radio programmer Lisa McKay, who remains an inspiration to aspiring female leaders. The application window is open from now until September 30. Each recipient will be awarded a package […]
KHMX (Mix 96.5) in Houston adds “The Dana Cortez Show.” The station will debut the Houston-focused morning show, which features Dana Cortez, DJ Automatic and Anthony A, weekdays from 6-10am CT beginning November 4. The station will also serve as the flagship for Skyview Networks’ syndicated program. The show features discussions on various trending topics, […]
iHeartMedia, in collaboration with Malcolm Gladwell’s Pushkin Industries, has released its second annual study, “The New American Consumer 2.0,” shedding light on a growing disconnect between American consumers and the marketers trying to reach them. The study found that nearly half of Americans (44 percent) feel overlooked by advertisers, a gap that has significant implications […]
Podcast Radio has expanded its U.S. presence by launching on Alpha Media’s KAUS-AM in the Austin-Rochester, MN, area. The station will provide listeners with a curated selection of podcasts across multiple genres, offering a fresh approach to radio-based podcast discovery. The KAUS-AM partnership is notable for its introduction of dedicated genre hours, a first for […]
The local radio industry is set for a promising year in 2024, with ad revenue projected to reach $13.6 billion. This total includes both over-the-air (OTA) and digital radio advertising, reflecting a positive increase from 2023 levels. The forecast, developed by the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) in partnership with BIA Advisory Services, positions local radio […]
WHTS-FM (105.3 Hot FM)/Grand Rapids inks morning host Rachael Gray to a long term agreement with the Cumulus CHR outlet. She is a popular morning voice for West Michiganders and has headlined the “The Rachael Gray Show” for the past 13 years. Gray is joined weekday mornings on 105.3 Hot FM by co-host, Rob Sparks […]
Premiere Networks renews its syndication agreement with “The John Boy & Billy Big Show,” effective immediately. The program, which airs weekdays and Saturdays from 6-10am ET, can be heard on nearly 50 Country and Rock stations, in addition to its dedicated channel on iHeartRadio. The broadcast duo continues to connect with listeners in multiple markets […]
KBBT (98.5 The Beat) in San Antonio debuts DJ Felli Fel as its new syndicated midday show from 10am-3pm. Felli is one of the most-recognized radio & club DJs with roots in Atlanta, Dallas and Los Angeles. He made his mark on the radio scene starting at Tejano KHCK (Kick FM) in Dallas. This would […]
CHR WXXX (95 Triple X) in Burlington, VT taps local entrepreneur and influencer Melinda “Mel B” Bechel for on-air and Social Media. Her first day in the door and on-air debut is Monday, September 29. WXXX PD Kwame Dankwa said, “I could tell in the first 10 seconds of talking to her that she was […]
