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Two individuals have been apprehended in Oklahoma for their alleged involvement on January 15 in the dismantling of a portion of a nearly 500-foot radio tower for copper theft — causing roughly $500,000 in damages for less than $100 in copper. The incident targeted the tower owned by Payne Media Group’s Country KITX-FM (K95.5) in […]
Country Radio Seminar (CRS) has announced the hosting duo for the New Faces of Country Music Show in 2024. Elaina Smith, host of Westwood One’s “Nights with Elaina,” will return for her fourth consecutive year as the emcee, and she will be joined by the voice behind the Country radio show, “Katie & Company,” Katie […]
iHeartMedia appoints Monica Wittkopp as Market President for its cluster in Madison, WI, effective immediately. She joined the Madison market in 2019 as an Account Executive and was promoted to Vice President of Sales in 2021. Previously, Wittkopp worked for the company’s co-owned group in San Diego, where she also served as an Account Executive […]
The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) has announced the 2024 Rusty Walker and Lisa McKay Women in Radio Scholars. This year’s Rusty Walker Scholarship recipients are Gabe Mercer (KMLE/Phoenix & KKWF/Seattle), Erin Bourne (WJEN-FM/Lebanon-Rutland) and Haley Mason (CMG/Athens). The Lisa McKay Women in Radio Scholarship will be awarded to Annie Owens (WPAW/Greensboro) and Emily Harlan (KBAY/San […]
Recently, Edison Research reported that Americans age 13 and older listen to an average of four hours and eleven minutes of audio every single day. This enormous amount of time spent is one foundational assertion as to why advertisers should be allocating more of their budgets to audio. This week, the firm brings another strong […]
Zann Fredlund is named Program Director for CHR KXXM-FM (96.1 Now) in San Antonio and CHR KHFI-FM (96.7 Kiss FM) in Austin, effective immediately. Zann joins the central Texas markets from co-owned iHeartMedia Seattle, where she most recently served as the Assistant Program Director for KBKS-FM (Hits 106). She began her career at WTDY (Wired […]
Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2024 will hold morning mentoring sessions, set to kickstart each day of the 3-day event. Providing insights and networking opportunities, the sessions have been designed to educate and promote diversity within the Country music industry. On the kick-off day of CRS 2024, Wednesday, February 28, the Y’all Means All: Diversity Matters […]
Abe Kanan is appointed afternoon host of KRXQ-FM (appoints) in Sacramento. “The Abe Kanan Show” will air on weekdays from 3-7pm PT beginning January 10. Kanan most recently co-hosted mornings on WCHI-FM (Rock 95.5) in Chicago. With over 22 years of experience, he was the voice of “The Abe Kanan Show” on SiriusXM Howard 101, […]
Country Radio Seminar (CRS) will unveil its 2024 Research Presentation, entitled …”But They Have a Great Personality: On Air Talent And Their Role On All Platforms.” This year’s study will focus on the impact and influence of air personalities across various radio platforms, including terrestrial, satellite and Digital Service Providers (DSPs). Scheduled for Thursday, February […]
“The Ed Mylett Show” will join the Cumulus Podcast Network with new episode each Tuesday and Thursday. The program showcases interviews with the greatest peak performers across all industries — including business, health, collegiate and professional sports, politics, entrepreneurship, science and entertainment — sharing their journeys, knowledge and thought leadership to help inspire listeners to […]
