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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 […]
Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2025 is set to honor Mark “Hawkeye” Louis, the morning host from Cumulus Media’s KSCS in Dallas, with the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award. This award, named in memory of the late Tom Rivers, celebrates figures in Country radio who demonstrate exceptional public service and humanitarianism. For over two decades, Hawkeye has […]
Veteran broadcaster Bill Schulz is named Vice President of Programming at Reno Media Group, overseeing programming and operations for nine Northern Nevada stations. Schulz’s rise through the ranks began 28 years ago when he first joined KODS, known at the time as Oldies 104 and now 103.7 The River, as a morning co-host. His career […]
In response to the catastrophic wildfires sweeping through California, Meruelo Media, Southern California’s largest minority-owned media cluster, has announced a partnership with the American Red Cross to assist those affected by the disaster. The collaboration aims to mobilize community support and facilitate recovery in the hardest-hit areas. Meruelo Media’s KPWR (Power 106), KLOS 95.5, KLLI […]
iHeartMedia and Tenderfoot TV have announced the launch of their latest series in the “Monster” true-crime podcast franchise, “Monster: BTK.” This new installment will delve into the chilling life and crimes of the notorious serial killer known as BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill), focusing on the perspectives of victims and their families, and highlighting the relentless […]
Cumulus Media elevates Raj Sharan to Program Director for both Country KATC-FM (Cat Country 95.1) and Classic Rock KKFM-FM in Colorado Springs. Previously hosting afternoon shows on KATC under the moniker ‘Roger’, Sharan joined the station in February after a tenure as Program Director at Bonneville Sports KKFN-FM (104.3 The Fan) in Denver, a position […]
MAT Media Group is set to transform morning radio with its latest digital venture, “The Morning Juice with Stew,” hosted by TikTok phenomenon Larry Stewart, known to his followers as Stew. Launching on January 13, the show will air live weekdays from 7am to noon on the Inferno Radio app, promising a blend of lifestyle, […]
