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Hot AC WWBX (Mix 104.1) has named Kira Lew as its new midday host, filling the slot vacated by Erin O’Malley following Audacy’s March layoffs. Lew returns to Boston radio after departing mornings at Townsquare Media Country WOKQ in Portsmouth, NH in July to relocate for her husband’s work. She spent nine years on WOKQ’s […]
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iHeartMedia New York’s WLTAW (106.7 LITE FM) is bringing families together for a hands-on community experience with its upcoming Touch-A-Truck event. The station’s morning show, Cubby and Christine in the Morning, will team with Lincoln Tech to host the event on Saturday, October 4, from 10am-2pm at Lincoln Tech in South Plainfield, NJ. Touch-A-Truck invites […]
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Chico’s KYIX-HD3 (105.7 FM The Mountain) has been temporarily taken over by the cats. At 4pm Friday, the station flipped to “MEOW 105.7,” a cat-themed stunt format that will run until Wednesday’s official rebranding at noon. “MEOW 105.7” is spinning nothing but 1990s Top 40 hits, promising a nostalgic, commercial-free playlist designed to connect with […]
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A major new study unveiled by Effie at this year’s Cannes Advertising Festival has named AM/FM radio and podcasts as “Super Touchpoints” for their strong performance in both short-term sales impact and long-term brand building. According to this week’s Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group blog, the Effie study-conducted with creative effectiveness firm […]
Edison Research’s latest Share of Ear report underscores the strength of AM/FM radio in the U.S. audio landscape, while highlighting the disconnect between perception and reality when it comes to digital platforms like YouTube Music, Spotify, and Pandora. This week’s Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group blog examines the Q2 2025 release. According […]
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After more than a year on the air, “Nights With Ventura” is entering a new phase with a move to a fully produced format tailored for AC outlets. The nightly program, hosted by Ventura Smalley, will relaunch September 10 as a plug-and-play option for AC stations seeking a polished evening show. The refreshed format blends […]
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Zelus Media Group’s Hot AC “Hot 97.5/103.9” (KMVA Dewey-Humboldt & KZON Gilbert, AZ) is bringing Brooke & Jeffrey to its weekday morning schedule beginning September 1. The Premiere syndicated show will air weekdays from 6-10am MT in Phoenix. “Brooke & Jeffrey are true superstars in pop radio,” said Michael Cutchall, CEO/President of Zelus Media Group. […]
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Zimmer Midwest Communications has launched KZMO-FM to a new Country format as “93.7 The Stage,” targeting listeners in the Springfield market. Licensed to Fair Grove, MO, the station touts a renewed FM signal and fresh branding aimed at the “Heart of the Ozarks.” Positioned as a “Today’s New Country” outlet, 93.7 The Stage highlights core […]
A new Share of Ear report highlights that AM/FM radio continues to command the largest share of in-car audio listening among Americans 13+, even as connected car platforms such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto gain traction. As of the second quarter of 2025, just over one-third of Americans now have CarPlay or Android Auto […]
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Beasley Media Group has promoted Cameron Moore to Program Director of Country 103.7 WSOC-FM in Charlotte. She will continue in her current role as Program Director of CHR WNKS-FM (Kiss 95.1). Moore joined Beasley in 2017 and has held several posts in the Charlotte cluster, including air personality and Assistant PD/MD, before being elevated to […]
