Radio News

Premiere Networks announced that “After MidNite with Granger Smith” will once again present a Thanksgiving radio special for Country stations nationwide. The four-hour, barter-free “After MidNite Friendsgiving Special with Granger Smith” will feature holiday conversations with top Country stars including Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen, and other surprise guests. Listeners will hear artists share […]

Nielsen’s latest Network Audio Today 2025 report highlights the enduring strength of network radio, showing that more than 93% of U.S. radio listeners tune to a network-affiliated station each week – a figure that holds steady across all age groups, races, and demographics. The study, based on Spring 2025 data from Nielsen’s National Regional Database, […]

Cumulus Media flips WWIZ-FM in Youngstown, OH, to all-Christmas music as Christmas 104, The Valley’s Christmas Station. The seasonal format debuted at midnight on October 31, marking the station’s annual transition from its regular “Z104, The Valley’s Goodtime Oldies” programming to holiday favorites for the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys. The festive launch began with Gloria […]

iHeartMedia Chicago’s WLIT (93.9 LITE FM) will usher in the holiday season with its annual switch to all-Christmas music on Tuesday, November 4 at 3pm. The festive programming, presented by The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division, will feature continuous holiday favorites from today’s biggest artists and timeless Christmas classics. To mark the occasion, […]

Country Radio Seminar (CRS) has teamed up with the Radio Vendor Alliance (RVA) to launch a new initiative, “The Radio Station of the Future: CRS Pre-Show Seminars,” offering radio professionals an exclusive opportunity to expand their skills ahead of the annual industry event. Set for Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from 1:30-5pm in Legends A-C at […]

BuzzFeed Celeb has launched a new K-pop and pop culture podcast titled “Phone A Fangirl,” giving fans a direct line to their favorite idols and celebrities. Hosted by professional fangirls Joyce Louis-Jean and Lindsay Webster, the weekly series connects listeners with stars through call-ins and voicemails, creating an open space for authentic fan conversations. Each […]

Connoisseur Media appoints Kevin “Meatball” Kerr as Program Director and afternoon host for Alternative WGER-FM (106.3 The Core) in Saginaw, MI. Most recently, Kerr hosted afternoons at Spoon River Media’s Classic Rock WLOI-AM & W293DR (Rock 106.5) in La Porte, IN. Before that, he served as Brand Manager and morning co-host at Townsquare Media’s Classic […]

iHeartMedia Milwaukee flips Sports WRNW-FM (97-5 the Game) to B97.3 “Feel Good Favorites,” effective immediately. The new AC outlet will feature a mix of popular hits from artists such as Adele, Michael Jackson, P!nk, Maroon 5, and Madonna. The launch includes plans for a full lineup of air personalities to join the station, adding local […]

JVC Broadcasting has extended its “The Wave” brand across the Florida Panhandle flipping CHR WILN-FM (Island 106) to “105.9 The Wave” in Panama City. The move follows the success of 102.1 The Wave in Fort Walton Beach. The new station features a playlist spanning the ’70s through the 2000s. While both stations share the same […]