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WKKT-FM (96.9 The Kat)/Charlotte names Ashley Wilson Program Director and midday host (1-3pm) for the New Country outlet, effective Monday, October 16. Wilson joins WKKT from iHeartMedia’s co-owned Kentucky-West Virginia Region where she served as Director of Country Programming, with oversight of WAMZ/Louisville and WBUL (98.1 The Bull)/Lexington. She joined iHeartMedia in 2017 as the […]
Pamal Broadcasting elevates Pete Kelly to Program Director of Country WKLI-FM (107.1 The Cat) in Albany and WKBE (100.9 The Cat) in Corinth, NY. Most recently, he served as Assistant PD, Music Director and afternoon host for The Cat and midday host on CHR WFLY-FM (Fly 92.3). Since joining WKLI-FM in 2017, Kelly has also […]
SiriusXM inks Megyn Kelly to a new agreement to continue hosting “The Megyn Kelly Show” live on SiriusXM. Under the multi-year deal, the veteran journalist and legal expert will deliver her signature commentary and hard-hitting interviews through the 2024 election season and beyond. “The Megyn Kelly Show” will premiere on SiriusXM Triumph channel 111 on […]
Acast inks a new partnership with Slip.Stream, a royalty-free music platform, that allows Acast podcasters access to more than 70,000 songs for use in their content creation. The first podcast partnership for Slip.Stream will see all 100,000 Acast podcasters receive “Pro Level” access free for six months, and a special discount offer to upgrade to […]
WDVE/Pittsburgh held their 16th-annual “DVE Rocks for Children’s Radiothon” and raised over $1.06 million in support of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. The “DVE Rocks for Children’s Radiothon” raised vital funds that enable UPMC Children’s Hospital to provide the highest level of care to each patient when they need it most. From September 13-15, WDVE […]
The “Dede in the Morning” show heard on over 80 stations celebrated its 5th anniversary in syndication with Compass Media Networks at Morning Show Bootcamp with affiliates and supporters in Dallas. Since its inception in fall of 2018, the show has connected with communities across the nation, offering a unique blend of humor, music, celebrity […]
Loud Media flips Classic Hits WKVL/La Follette, covering Knoxville, to 90s & 2000s Throwbacks as “104.9 KVL.” The station is playing artists such as Destiny’s Child, Jay Z, Danity Kane, Digital Underground, No Doubt, Nas, New Kids On The Block, Fergie, Kanye West, Kevin Rudolph, Lil Jon, Seal, Amy Winehouse and Nelly, among others. Compass […]
Country radio executive Charlie Cook, who is VP, Country, for Cumulus Media, was honored by the Academy of Country Music (ACM) with the ACM Service Award. Cook was presented with the award by former ACM Award winner Chris Janson at the 16th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors, dubbed the “Country Music industry’s favorite night” […]
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 […]
