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Alternative WCYY-FM/Portland ME and WPKQ/North Conway NH will drop their simulcast of WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub)/Boston’s “Toucher & Rich” from wakeups in favor of a locally music-intensive morning show. Former WCYY air personality Rob Riccitelli will return to host mornings beginning Monday, October 9. Riccitelli previously worked at WCYY from 2000 to 2016 and […]
NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt testified on Wednesday at a House Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled “Lights, Camera, Subscriptions: State of the Video Marketplace.” In his testimony, LeGeyt urged congressional action that would enable broadcasters to fairly compete and expand viewer and listener access to our indispensable service. Specifically, LeGeyt’s testimony called for […]
Cumulus Media flips Alternative KCJK-FM (105.1 The X) in Kansas City to Hip-Hop as “Power 105.1.” The new format replaces KMJK-FM (107.3), a Hip Hop and R&B station that evolved from its Urban AC after Cumulus Media acquired the station in 2004. Power 105.1 is home to artists such as Drake, Meghan Thee Stallion, Cardi […]
iHeartMedia flips W242CJ in Brunswick, GA to the new Real 96.3, The Wick’s New #1 for Hip Hop ‘N R&B. The station will air songs from artists including Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna and Drake. The station will also feature “The Breakfast Club,” with DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God in mornings, weekdays from 5:30-10am. […]
SummitMedia’s WPYA/Birmingham recently held a competition for the local community, offering the chance to perform live on stage alongside the rock group Nickelback at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater on September 16. The competition encouraged 97.3 listeners to showcase their musical talents by submitting videos of themselves singing “Rockstar,” the hit song by Nickelback, with the […]
Recording artist Chris Janson returns to the midday show on KKGO (Go Country 105) in Los Angeles as guest host throughout the month of October. Janson will share personal stories, his unique perspective on Country music and more, weekdays from 10am-2pm PT beginning Monday, October 2 through Friday, October 27. This will be Janson’s third […]
ABC Audio announced today a multiyear podcast advertising deal with Libsyn’s AdvertiseCast, an industry podcast advertising marketplace connecting ad buyers and content creators. This strategic partnership will position ABC Audio’s podcast portfolio for continued growth. ABC Audio’s library of podcasts features ABC News’ flagship daily news podcast “Start Here,” as well as “Reclaimed: The Story […]
SummitMedia flips Hot AC WPYA (Mix 97.3) in Birmingham to CHR as “Today’s Hits 97.3.” YEA! Networks synidcated Tino Cochino Radio replaces Ace & TJ Show in mornings. Kayla Morgan continues to voicetrack middays and co-owned WQNU (Q103.1) Louisville APD/afternoon talent voicetracks afternoons. The new format features music from artists such as Doja Cat, Steve […]
Adam Bomb joins Country WNGC in Athens, GA morning drive with current co-host Haley Mason, weekdays from 5-9am. The veteran air personality previously hosted various air shifts, including nights and afternoons on Q100/Q99.7 in Atlanta during his sixteen-year stint. He also made his mark as the nighttime personality for several years on Westwood One’s syndicated […]
Liberty Media has conveyed a proposal to the Special Committee of the board of directors of SiriusXM outlining the terms of a proposed combination of the Liberty SiriusXM tracking stock group (LSXM) with SiriusXM to form a new, consolidated public company (New SiriusXM). In the proposed deal, Liberty would separate LSXM by means of a […]
