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Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and co-founder of KISS, died Thursday in Morristown, NJ, at age 74 following complications from a fall last month. Frehley had been hospitalized in September after an earlier fall that led him to cancel several concert dates in the Midwest. Born Paul Daniel Frehley on April 27, 1951, in […]

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to advance its quadrennial review of broadcast ownership rules, launching a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to gather public comment on whether existing regulations remain necessary in today’s media landscape. By law, the FCC must review certain broadcast ownership rules every four years to determine whether they continue […]

After five days of nonstop cat puns, meowing jingles, and on-air chaos, the mysterious “Meow 105.7” takeover has come to an end. At noon Wednesday, Chico-based KYIX-HD3 officially relaunches as “The Valley’s 105.7 – Your Variety Station,” promising a fresh mix of hits from the ’80s, ’90s and Today’s Classics. The viral stunt had the […]

Air personality Bobby Bones and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Lionel Richie took to the stage at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX, for a one-on-one conversation celebrating the September 30 release of Richie’s first-ever memoir, “Truly.” The sold-out event featured intimate stories from Richie’s legendary career, spanning decades of music, fame, and […]

Hot AC WWBX (Mix 104.1) has named Kira Lew as its new midday host, filling the slot vacated by Erin O’Malley following Audacy’s March layoffs. Lew returns to Boston radio after departing mornings at Townsquare Media Country WOKQ in Portsmouth, NH in July to relocate for her husband’s work. She spent nine years on WOKQ’s […]

iHeartMedia New York’s WLTAW (106.7 LITE FM) is bringing families together for a hands-on community experience with its upcoming Touch-A-Truck event. The station’s morning show, Cubby and Christine in the Morning, will team with Lincoln Tech to host the event on Saturday, October 4, from 10am-2pm at Lincoln Tech in South Plainfield, NJ. Touch-A-Truck invites […]

Chico’s KYIX-HD3 (105.7 FM The Mountain) has been temporarily taken over by the cats. At 4pm Friday, the station flipped to “MEOW 105.7,” a cat-themed stunt format that will run until Wednesday’s official rebranding at noon. “MEOW 105.7” is spinning nothing but 1990s Top 40 hits, promising a nostalgic, commercial-free playlist designed to connect with […]

A major new study unveiled by Effie at this year’s Cannes Advertising Festival has named AM/FM radio and podcasts as “Super Touchpoints” for their strong performance in both short-term sales impact and long-term brand building. According to this week’s Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group blog, the Effie study-conducted with creative effectiveness firm […]

After more than a year on the air, “Nights With Ventura” is entering a new phase with a move to a fully produced format tailored for AC outlets. The nightly program, hosted by Ventura Smalley, will relaunch September 10 as a plug-and-play option for AC stations seeking a polished evening show. The refreshed format blends […]