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Using data from researchers Nielsen, Maru and Edison Research, this week the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group disproves the biggest misperceptions brands hold about AM/FM radio. 82% of Americans are reached by AM/FM radio weekly, nearly twice what advertisers perceive. 85% of pre-COVID commuters are now working outside the home, as the […]
KAZR (Lazer 103.3) in Des Moines names Wes Styles as the Rock outlet’s new Program Director and afternoon talent. He joins Lazer from Neuhoff Media in Bloomington, IL, where he served as Cluster Operations Manager and hosted the morning show on WIHN. His previous experience includes roles as Cluster OM and morning host for Community […]
SummitMedia adds “The Bootleg Kev Show” to the weekday and weekend lineups at WHZT-FM (Hot 98.1) in Greenville, SC and WKHT-FM (Hot 104.5) in Knoxville, TN. Effective immediately, the Premiere syndicated program now airs on the stations weekdays from 7-midnight and Sundays from 10am-12pm ET. The show is hosted by Kev along with co-host and […]
The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act out of committee Wednesday by a roll call vote of 45-2. This legislation is meant to ensure the continued availability of AM radio in all vehicles, recognizing the essential role it plays in delivering critical news, emergency information and public […]
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) KOBQ-FM/Albuquerque afternoon host Jenelle Vannoy as the 2024 “Behind The Mic” mentee. The “Behind The Mic Mentorship” program is a year-long experience exclusively for female personalities from any U.S. based music format that have been in an on-air position for at least 3-5 years in local or national […]
The FCC has entered into a Consent Decree with MHR License LLC and MRR License LLC, both licensees of various radio stations operated under Max Media. The decree resolves issues identified during the FCC’s review of applications determining that changes in the ownership structure of the licensees had resulted in an unauthorized transfer of control. […]
Tri state radio fixture Al Levine, aka “On The Scene,” joins Press Communications’ WWZY & WBHX (107-1 The Boss) in Monmouth-Ocean, NJ to host a new weekly specialty program “The Boss Radio Hall of Fame” on Wednesday nights. The show will spotlight an artist, year or theme, while Levine brings his knowledge of music and […]
Ben Holsen is appointed Program Director for Northwestern Media’s Contemporary Christian KTIS-FM in Minneapolis-St. Paul. He previously served as the Program Director for Northwestern’s Faith Radio Network since 2021. Holsen begins his new post on October 21. He’ll replace Matt Deane, who was recently named Station Manager for 98.5 KTIS. Deane stated, “Ben’s combination of […]
A long-standing Halloween tradition is set to return as WZPL (99.5 ZPL) in Indianapolis’ “Smiley Morning Show” hosts the 22nd Annual Smiley Pumpkin Drop at The Shops at Perry Crossing in Plainfield. The event will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6-10am, featuring a live broadcast and a nearly 1,000-pound pumpkin drop from […]
The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) have announced that applications are now open for the Rusty Walker Scholarship Program. The scholarship is not only a chance to attend a significant event in the Country music industry but also a recognition of outstanding talent and potential within the field. Three scholarship recipients will be selected and will […]
