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As previously reported, a new station hit the airwaves in New York, powered by cloud technology. TJ98.7: A Pop-Up Station launched on Saturday, August 31, taking over the former frequency of ESPN Radio, WEPN-FM. The station is a collaboration between Radio.Cloud, United Stations Radio Networks (USRN), and Emmis. It marks a new chapter in radio […]
Press Communications’ WWZY & WBHX-FM (107-1 The Boss) in New Jersey names Cane Peterson its new PM drive host for “The Cane Show” weekdays. Additionally, Cane will add Music Director duties. He’ll be joined in PM drive by traffic anchor Britney Trumpey, station meteorologist Nor’easter Nick Pittman and newsman Hunter Farman. Cane moves up from […]
For the last ten years, Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study has been the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent with all forms of audio. The Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group analysis of the just released […]
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 […]
