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iHeartMedia New Orleans flips Rock WFFX-FM to the new VooDoo 103-7, effective October 17. VooDoo 103-7 will feature New Orleans 90’s to now, including songs from artists like P!nk, Maroon 5, Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, Nickelback and Matchbox 20. The station’s weekday lineup will also feature the Louisiana-based syndicated “Murphy Sam & Jodi” […]
Alpha Media EVP of Content Phil Becker recently welcomed Bootleg Kev, host of the Premiere Networks-syndicated Hip-Hop program “The Bootleg Kev Show,” to his “Phil-Osophy with Phil Becker” podcast for a conversation about the rise of Country music. The opinionated duo attempted to answer the question: “Is Country music the new Hip-Hop?” Becker and Bootleg […]
In a display of community spirit and generosity, KRBE-FM in Houston successfully orchestrated the 2nd Annual Turkey Tour with hosts Kevin & Audrey, garnering a substantial donation of 873 Hunger Bags totaling 3,000 pounds of food for the Houston Food Bank. The event, held from November 1-5, was part of a broader effort to combat […]
XEPRS-AM (1090) in San Diego makes a significant format shift, now dedicating its airwaves to Oldies. What sets this format apart is its revival of broadcasts by the iconic Wolfman Jack, known for his presence on 1090 XERB during the 1960s. This initiative marks the first station in the San Diego and Los Angeles areas […]
WLEV-FM in Allentown, known as the Lehigh Valley’s Christmas Station, has announced a holiday event featuring actor Daniel Roebuck, who will help usher in the station’s seasonal transition to all Christmas music. The event is scheduled for Friday, November 15 at 8am at the WLEV Studios. Roebuck, acclaimed for his roles in “The Fugitive” and […]
Cumulus Media appoints Leslie Whittle as Regional Content Director for CHR WWWQ-FM (Q99.7) in Atlanta and CHR KRBE in Houston, a newly created position. Concurrently, Whittle’s programming purview is expanded to include oversight of the company’s CHR stations as VP of CHR/Hot AC Formats. Whittle has served as VP of Hot AC Formats since 2019. […]
Premiere Networks’ “After MidNite with Granger Smith’ will once again provide a Thanksgiving special for Country stations nationwide. The four-hour, barter-free “After MidNite Friendsgiving Special with Granger Smith” will be highlighted by conversations with Country stars and celebrities including Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Parker McCollum and others, who will share […]
Cumulus Media’s Rock WXMX-FM (98.1 The Max) in Memphis has raised over $920,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis through its 34th Annual Radiothon. The record-breaking amount was raised by the station’s listeners and Ronald McDonald House partners in less than 12 hours on Friday, November 1. Each hour, 98.1 The Max air personalities […]
iHeartMedia flips Adult Hits KVDU (104.1 The Spot) to the new “104-1 The Vibe,” Baton Rouge’s R&B and back-in-the-day jams, effective October 14. The new format will feature Baton Rouge’s R&B and Back in the Day Jams, including songs from artists like Michael Jackson, Mary J Blige, Jodeci, Anita Baker and Usher. The station’s weekday […]
KUTX/Austin Music Director Rick McNulty takes the wheel as afternoon host Monday through Thursday from 5-8pm. He takes the shift held by Jody Denberg who retired in August. A self-described life-long music and radio fanatic, McNulty — originally from Chicago — caught the radio bug at KXLU-FM at Loyola Marymount University’s student radio station. After […]
