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Westwood One taps Steve Harmon to assume the host seat for “Country Gold,” the four-hour syndicated weekend show centered around the biggest country hits of the 90s, beginning the weekend of September 7-8. Harmon will replace long-time host Terri Clark, who will leave Westwood One after the August 31-September 1 show. Harmon is Westwood One’s […]
To salute teachers across America, syndicated Bob & Sheri conducted a multi-platform nationwide contest that culminated in a fun-filled trip for eight grand prize-winning teachers and their guests to the Margaritaville Resort in Ft. Myers Beach, FL this past weekend. Two of the Bob & Sheri co-hosts, Sheri Lynch and Lamar Richardson, along with producer […]
Cox Media Group (CMG) elevates Dyron “Ducati” Walker as the new Assistant Program Director at WALR (KISS 104.1) in Atlanta, effective immediately. In this role, Walker will be assisting with day-to-day programming duties including music curation, imaging and community outreach. Walker has been a full-time member of the KISS 104.1 line-up since 2019 when he […]
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 […]
