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Amazon Ads and iHeartMedia have expanded their partnership with a new programmatic audio offering that gives advertisers using Amazon DSP access to iHeart’s streaming audio portfolio. The integration, available now, combines Amazon’s consumer insights from shopping, streaming, and browsing data with iHeart’s millions of listeners across digital audio. Through Amazon DSP, advertisers can now extend […]

Cumulus Media appoints veteran programmer Patrick Davis as Program Director for CHR WWWQ-FM (Q99.7) in Atlanta. Davis most recently served as SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Dallas, where he spent 13 years overseeing multiple formats and markets, including Austin. He previously programmed KHKS-FM (Kiss 106.1) in Dallas and was longtime Operations Manager for the syndicated […]

As retailers roll out holiday displays earlier each year, radio stations are stepping into their most festive stretch – and a new programming guide from Lund Media outlines how stations can win listeners and clients throughout the Christmas season. The advisory underscores a simple truth: while there may seem to be thousands of Christmas songs, […]

iHeartMedia has officially launched its annual switch to holiday programming, with more than 95 stations nationwide now broadcasting festive music around the clock. The lineup features today’s biggest artists alongside timeless Christmas standards from Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and others, airing 24/7 through Christmas Day. As part of the seasonal celebration, the “iHeartRadio […]

Beasley Media Group announced a frequency swap for its Las Vegas stations KCYE and KVGS, set to take effect at midnight on Thursday, November 13. As part of the change, KCYE will move back to 102.7 FM — the 99,000-watt Class C signal — while KVGS will return to 107.9 FM. The move restores both […]

iHeartMedia Cape Cod, MA flips WCIB (Cool 102) to “Christmas on Cool 102,” launching an all-holiday music format for the season. The station began airing festive favorites at midnight on November 14, featuring nonstop Christmas music from artists including Mariah Carey, Paul McCartney, Bing Crosby, and more. Regular hosts Giovanni, Michelle Fay, and Marc “The […]

iHeartMedia’s KOST 103.5 in Los Angeles has once again ushered in the holiday season, officially flipping to nonstop festive music this morning for the 25th consecutive year. The annual tradition was celebrated live on the Ellen K Morning Show, where Gwen Stefani, Pentatonix and LeAnn Rimes joined host Ellen K to “flip the switch” to […]

Vox AM/FM promotes Izzy Mitchell to Program Director for CHR WXXX-FM (95 Triple X) in Burlington, VT. Mitchell currently serves as midday host on 95 Triple X, program coordinator and host for WERS-FM in Boston, and podcast operations intern with CNN. Beginning in January 2026, she will move to the afternoons from 2-7pm. In her […]

iHeartMedia Norfolk will flip WNOH (105.3 The Breeze) to holiday music, bringing nonstop festive cheer to the Hampton Roads area. Beginning at midnight on November 1, the station will feature round-the-clock holiday favorites from artists including Mariah Carey, Paul McCartney, and Bing Crosby. Listeners can tune in to hear familiar on-air personalities Murphy, Sam & […]