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Acast inks a new partnership with Slip.Stream, a royalty-free music platform, that allows Acast podcasters access to more than 70,000 songs for use in their content creation. The first podcast partnership for Slip.Stream will see all 100,000 Acast podcasters receive “Pro Level” access free for six months, and a special discount offer to upgrade to […]
WDVE/Pittsburgh held their 16th-annual “DVE Rocks for Children’s Radiothon” and raised over $1.06 million in support of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. The “DVE Rocks for Children’s Radiothon” raised vital funds that enable UPMC Children’s Hospital to provide the highest level of care to each patient when they need it most. From September 13-15, WDVE […]
The “Dede in the Morning” show heard on over 80 stations celebrated its 5th anniversary in syndication with Compass Media Networks at Morning Show Bootcamp with affiliates and supporters in Dallas. Since its inception in fall of 2018, the show has connected with communities across the nation, offering a unique blend of humor, music, celebrity […]
Loud Media flips Classic Hits WKVL/La Follette, covering Knoxville, to 90s & 2000s Throwbacks as “104.9 KVL.” The station is playing artists such as Destiny’s Child, Jay Z, Danity Kane, Digital Underground, No Doubt, Nas, New Kids On The Block, Fergie, Kanye West, Kevin Rudolph, Lil Jon, Seal, Amy Winehouse and Nelly, among others. Compass […]
Country radio executive Charlie Cook, who is VP, Country, for Cumulus Media, was honored by the Academy of Country Music (ACM) with the ACM Service Award. Cook was presented with the award by former ACM Award winner Chris Janson at the 16th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors, dubbed the “Country Music industry’s favorite night” […]
Alternative WCYY-FM/Portland ME and WPKQ/North Conway NH will drop their simulcast of WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub)/Boston’s “Toucher & Rich” from wakeups in favor of a locally music-intensive morning show. Former WCYY air personality Rob Riccitelli will return to host mornings beginning Monday, October 9. Riccitelli previously worked at WCYY from 2000 to 2016 and […]
NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt testified on Wednesday at a House Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled “Lights, Camera, Subscriptions: State of the Video Marketplace.” In his testimony, LeGeyt urged congressional action that would enable broadcasters to fairly compete and expand viewer and listener access to our indispensable service. Specifically, LeGeyt’s testimony called for […]
Cumulus Media flips Alternative KCJK-FM (105.1 The X) in Kansas City to Hip-Hop as “Power 105.1.” The new format replaces KMJK-FM (107.3), a Hip Hop and R&B station that evolved from its Urban AC after Cumulus Media acquired the station in 2004. Power 105.1 is home to artists such as Drake, Meghan Thee Stallion, Cardi […]
iHeartMedia flips W242CJ in Brunswick, GA to the new Real 96.3, The Wick’s New #1 for Hip Hop ‘N R&B. The station will air songs from artists including Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna and Drake. The station will also feature “The Breakfast Club,” with DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God in mornings, weekdays from 5:30-10am. […]
SummitMedia’s WPYA/Birmingham recently held a competition for the local community, offering the chance to perform live on stage alongside the rock group Nickelback at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater on September 16. The competition encouraged 97.3 listeners to showcase their musical talents by submitting videos of themselves singing “Rockstar,” the hit song by Nickelback, with the […]
