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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr today announced a series of appointments to key acting leadership positions within the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), including the designation of an Acting General Counsel and Managing Director. These changes come as part of a broader initiative to ensure the FCC continues its mission effectively. Joel Taubenblatt has been named Acting […]
20-year veteran broadcaster Eric Martin Koppelman is transforming the radio landscape with his platforms 495.fm and IradioUSA. Koppelman, a figure with deep roots in broadcasting and advertising, is leveraging cutting-edge technology to empower broadcasters and businesses, establishing new paradigms for the industry. 495.fm, based in Long Island, features a distinctive Lost Classic Hits format, showcasing […]
Tubi, the ad-supported streaming service from Fox Corporation, has announced today a new partnership with iHeartMedia to bring the radio show and podcast “The Breakfast Club” to its platform. This marks the first time the morning show will be available both on-demand and through a dedicated free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel set to launch […]
CJ Jackson is appointed as Program Director and afternoon host at Urban WEAS-FM (E93) in Savannah, GA. He’ll also handle nights at Urban AC WTYB-FM (Magic 103.9). The appointment marks Jackson’s return to Cumulus Savannah, where he previously aired in nights from 2012 to 2015. Most recently, he served as Music Director at Cumulus in […]
Hot AC WEPN-FM (TJ 98.7) in New York, known as “Pop Up Radio,” will cease operations on Friday, January 10, after a four-month broadcast. Launched on August 31 by Emmis Communications in partnership with United Stations and media consultant Mike McVay, the station served as a promotional platform for “The TJ Show,” hosted by TJ […]
Cox Media Group (CMG)’s WHJX (Hot 106.5) in Jacksonville, FL adds Shawn Knight to afternoons. Most recently, he was with Cumulus AC KMAJ-FM (Majic 107.7) in Topeka, KS as morning host. The veteran air personality had co-hosted “The Majic Morning Show” since July, 2021 from 5:30-10am. A Chicago native, Knight has been an on-air staple […]
The FCC, under the leadership of Chairman Brendan Carr, has launched an investigation into whether National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) have breached federal laws by airing what could be classified as commercial advertisements under the guise of underwriting spots. The inquiry raises concerns over the networks’ compliance with longstanding regulations […]
iHeartMedia taps Brian Long as Program Director for three of its Los Angeles stations, including KFI-AM, KLAC-AM (570 LA Sports) and KEIB-AM (1150 The Patriot), effective January 27. Long most recently served as Director of Programming for Bonneville’s cluster in Phoenix and PD of KMVP and KTAR-AM. Before that Long was PD for News/Talk KOGO-AM […]
John Peake will take over as Program Director for KOST-FM in Los Angeles, effective immediately. In addition to the PD role, Peake will maintain his positions as Program Director of 104.3 MYFM, Hot AC Brand Manager and Executive VP of Programming for iHeartMedia in Los Angeles. Peake has previously served as the Operations Manager for […]
Premiere Networks and media exec Buzz Knight are collaborating to bring the podcast “Music Saved Me” to the iHeartPodcasts network, starting January 8. The program, hosted by Lynn Hoffman and produced by Buzz Knight Media, explores the therapeutic impact of music on mental health, featuring stories from musicians who have battled personal challenges. Since its […]
