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  L-R: Sunny 95 co-host DJ Rice, Eco Plumbers’ Aaron Gaynor, and Sunny 95 co-host Randi Rasar Saga’s WSNY-FM (Sunny 95) in Columbus, OH, in partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network, raised $91,252 during its annual Sunny 95 Radiothon to benefit children and families receiving care at the hospital. The two-day […]

iHeartMedia Portland has officially kicked off the holiday season, announcing that AC KKCW-FM (K103) is once again transforming into Portland’s Christmas Station. Beginning at 9:30am November, K103 filled the airwaves with non-stop holiday favorites from artists such as Mariah Carey, Andy Williams, and Nat King Cole. K103 has been a staple of Portland’s holiday soundtrack […]

MediaCo/New York is launching simulcasts of Hip Hop WQHT (Hot 97) and Urban AC WBLS to new audiences through Dot 2 audio in Los Angeles, Riverside, Dallas, and Houston. Beginning December 1, listeners in these markets will have around-the-clock access to its Hip Hop, R&B, and Urban programming featuring artist interviews, live performances, lifestyle segments, […]

Premiere Networks announced that “After MidNite with Granger Smith” will once again present a Thanksgiving radio special for Country stations nationwide. The four-hour, barter-free “After MidNite Friendsgiving Special with Granger Smith” will feature holiday conversations with top Country stars including Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen, and other surprise guests. Listeners will hear artists share […]

Nielsen’s latest Network Audio Today 2025 report highlights the enduring strength of network radio, showing that more than 93% of U.S. radio listeners tune to a network-affiliated station each week – a figure that holds steady across all age groups, races, and demographics. The study, based on Spring 2025 data from Nielsen’s National Regional Database, […]

Cumulus Media flips WWIZ-FM in Youngstown, OH, to all-Christmas music as Christmas 104, The Valley’s Christmas Station. The seasonal format debuted at midnight on October 31, marking the station’s annual transition from its regular “Z104, The Valley’s Goodtime Oldies” programming to holiday favorites for the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys. The festive launch began with Gloria […]

iHeartMedia Chicago’s WLIT (93.9 LITE FM) will usher in the holiday season with its annual switch to all-Christmas music on Tuesday, November 4 at 3pm. The festive programming, presented by The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division, will feature continuous holiday favorites from today’s biggest artists and timeless Christmas classics. To mark the occasion, […]

Country Radio Seminar (CRS) has teamed up with the Radio Vendor Alliance (RVA) to launch a new initiative, “The Radio Station of the Future: CRS Pre-Show Seminars,” offering radio professionals an exclusive opportunity to expand their skills ahead of the annual industry event. Set for Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from 1:30-5pm in Legends A-C at […]

BuzzFeed Celeb has launched a new K-pop and pop culture podcast titled “Phone A Fangirl,” giving fans a direct line to their favorite idols and celebrities. Hosted by professional fangirls Joyce Louis-Jean and Lindsay Webster, the weekly series connects listeners with stars through call-ins and voicemails, creating an open space for authentic fan conversations. Each […]