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First Dallas Media Inc. has closed on its previously annouinced purchase of 50kW Country KRMX-FM (92.9 Shooter FM) serving the Waco, TX market from M&M Broadcasters of Waco. The purchase price was $1.35 million. The buyer is headed by Ben Lovvorn, who owns broadcast properties in the Dallas market. The seller is headed by Gary […]
Westwood One has announced that a new podcast, “Bongino Report Early Edition with Evita,” launches its inaugural episode on Tuesday on the Cumulus Podcast Network. In this first podcast extension under the Bongino umbrella, Gen Z journalist and culture analyst Evita Duffy-Alfonso joins the Bongino Report with a daily show covering all the top stories. […]
Key Networks has partnered with Oceanic Tradewinds to launch “The Mix Factory – Top 40,” a new Mix show format for contemporary music stations. The unhosted, four-hour music Mix show is built for stations that want to make their weekends sound more exciting. The show includes 44 minutes of music per hour and is complete […]
In a significant enforcement action, the FCC has issued warnings to thirteen landowners in the New York metropolitan area for allegedly permitting illegal pirate radio broadcasts from their properties. This move is part of the FCC’s ongoing efforts to curtail unauthorized radio transmissions, which can interfere with licensed broadcasters and emergency communication services. The FCC’s […]
Mega Philadelphia LLC, who owns Spanish language stations WEMG-AM (La Mega 1310) and W289AZ (La Mega 105.7) in Camden, NJ and serving central Philadelphia, exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after two years. This development was first reported by Radio Ink. Mega Philadelphia CEO Michael Sciore confirmed that the company has cleared all debts owed to […]
Ventura Smalley, a 16-year-old radio host, is making waves in the industry with his new show “Nights with Ventura.” The nightly Country love song program airs from 7pm-midnight and is available for syndication. Ventura engages with listeners by taking song requests and offering comments, creating a warm and interactive atmosphere for his audience. Ventura’s passion […]
Woody and Jim return to Nashville radio on Cromwell Media’s rebranded W227DC (93.3 FM Totally Hits/Totally Nashville). The duo have been a staple in the lives of many radio listeners in Nashville for over 25 years. After a one-year hiatus, they return on Monday July 22 every weekday from 5-10am. Woody Wood and Jim Chandler […]
For the fifth consecutive year, WGTS (91.9)/Washington, DC has been named a Best Christian Workplace by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI). The certification comes from a BCWI workplace survey given to WGTS staff members who took the BCWI. The survey covers three core areas: character, competence and chemistry. Organizations with a 4.0 or higher […]
Radio.Cloud has unveiled a new transformative operating model. Launching on Hispanic Broadcasting’s Spanish News/Talk KYST-AM in Houston, the new model enables stations to operate entirely from the transmitter site, integrating all incoming satellite feeds into the cloud workflow. This move is in-line with Radio.Cloud’s mission of empowering broadcasters through technology to reduce expenses by moving […]
B-Dub’s second annual Longest Ride fundraiser completed a journey across 10 states and a staggering 3,696 miles in just five days. This effort was in support of the Fisher House Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing free housing for military families when a loved one is in the hospital. This year, the ride successfully raised […]
