Radio News

Bonneville Seattle is rebranding AM 770 KTTH as “Seattle Red.” The change marks a shift aimed at amplifying conservative media in the Pacific Northwest, with a renewed focus on commentary, investigative journalism, and digital expansion. Described as “the home for bold, thought-provoking conservative media,” Seattle Red offers a revamped platform that includes live radio, digital […]

Syndicated prank call show Carmen’s Calls, hosted by Raul “Rico” Colindres, is celebrating 20 years on the air and marking the milestone with a return to two of its early markets: Los Angeles and Phoenix. Through its syndication partner, Skyview Networks, the program has been added to KDAY-FM in Los Angeles and KZCE-FM (101.1 The […]

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has repealed 98 broadcast-related rules and requirements deemed obsolete or unnecessary, as part of its ongoing effort to reduce regulatory burdens under the “In re: Delete, Delete, Delete” docket. The rules eliminated in today’s action date back as far as the 1970s and include provisions governing outdated technologies such as […]

KSHE 95, the iconic St. Louis-based station, has officially been designated as the State of Missouri’s Official Rock Radio Station under newly enacted state legislation, HCS SCS SB 348. The designation, approved by lawmakers on June 24, will take effect statewide on August 28. State Representative Bill Lucas (R-DeSoto), who introduced HB 602 to support […]

WOVU-FM, Cleveland’s Urban Alternative, will make history this Saturday with the debut of The Abbie Knights Show, airing at 1pm. The program, produced in Atlanta and hosted by media personality Abbie Knights, will originate from WOVU as its flagship station, with plans for syndication already in the works. The launch marks a significant milestone for […]

Despite the rise of digital platforms and changing consumer habits, traditional radio continues to dominate the ad-supported audio landscape in the U.S., according to The Record, a quarterly report produced by Nielsen and Edison Research. The Q2 2025 edition of The Record reveals that Americans spent an average of 3 hours and 50 minutes per […]

Country radio veteran Marty McFly is teaming up with Radio Resources to launch “McFly and The Ride,” a new syndicated program. The personality-driven show is the latest venture in McFly’s radio career, which spans key on-air and programming roles at Country stations including WSM-FM, WKDF, WSIX, KNIX, and WGSQ. Over the past decade, McFly has […]

iHeartMedia has appointed Eric “E” White as Program Director for three of its Rock outlets in North Carolina: Alternative WEND (106.5 The End) and Classic Rock WRFX (99.7 The Fox) in Charlotte, and Classic Rock WRDU (106.1) in Raleigh. White steps into the role following the departure of Chris Crowley earlier this year. His appointment […]

In a major decision impacting the future of media ownership, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has upheld the Federal Communications Commission’s local radio ownership rules while partially striking down key limits on television ownership. The ruling, issued July 23, preserves long-standing caps on the number of AM and FM stations a […]

The Country Radio Broadcasters honored six radio legends at the 2025 Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, held Monday night at the Virgin Hotel in Nashville. The evening marked a milestone 50th anniversary for the Hall of Fame, celebrating half a century of honoring those who have shaped and elevated country radio. This year’s […]