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Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) KOBQ-FM/Albuquerque afternoon host Jenelle Vannoy as the 2024 “Behind The Mic” mentee. The “Behind The Mic Mentorship” program is a year-long experience exclusively for female personalities from any U.S. based music format that have been in an on-air position for at least 3-5 years in local or national […]
The FCC has entered into a Consent Decree with MHR License LLC and MRR License LLC, both licensees of various radio stations operated under Max Media. The decree resolves issues identified during the FCC’s review of applications determining that changes in the ownership structure of the licensees had resulted in an unauthorized transfer of control. […]
Tri state radio fixture Al Levine, aka “On The Scene,” joins Press Communications’ WWZY & WBHX (107-1 The Boss) in Monmouth-Ocean, NJ to host a new weekly specialty program “The Boss Radio Hall of Fame” on Wednesday nights. The show will spotlight an artist, year or theme, while Levine brings his knowledge of music and […]
Ben Holsen is appointed Program Director for Northwestern Media’s Contemporary Christian KTIS-FM in Minneapolis-St. Paul. He previously served as the Program Director for Northwestern’s Faith Radio Network since 2021. Holsen begins his new post on October 21. He’ll replace Matt Deane, who was recently named Station Manager for 98.5 KTIS. Deane stated, “Ben’s combination of […]
A long-standing Halloween tradition is set to return as WZPL (99.5 ZPL) in Indianapolis’ “Smiley Morning Show” hosts the 22nd Annual Smiley Pumpkin Drop at The Shops at Perry Crossing in Plainfield. The event will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6-10am, featuring a live broadcast and a nearly 1,000-pound pumpkin drop from […]
The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) have announced that applications are now open for the Rusty Walker Scholarship Program. The scholarship is not only a chance to attend a significant event in the Country music industry but also a recognition of outstanding talent and potential within the field. Three scholarship recipients will be selected and will […]
KOGO (Newsradio 600) in San Diego welcomes veteran journalist Veronica Carter to “San Diego’s Morning News with Ted Garcia,” as a co-host from 5-9am, effective immediately. Carter’s career includes roles at major news outlets such as WBBM in Chicago and Newsradio KFBK in Sacramento. Carter replaces LaDona Harvey, who announced she was stepping down from […]
iHeartMedia New York names Astra and Marie as morning co-hosts for WKTU (103.5 KTU, The Beat of New York), effective September 16. Astra joins the morning show after moving up from weekends. She recently landed a job as the global anchor for Page Six, shooting daily news segments for New York Post’s entertainment column. Marie […]
Jayson Slade joins CHR WKSZ (95.9 Kiss FM) in Green Bay for middays. As the current Creative Services Director at parent Woodward Community Media, Slade will take over the 9am-12pm slot starting Monday, September 23. In addition to his new role at Kiss FM, Slade is an on-field entertainment host for Green Bay Packers games […]
A hot air balloon struck and collapsed the iconic KKOB radio tower in Albuquerque’s North Valley on Friday morning during the city’s famed Balloon Fiesta. According to Bernalillo County Fire Rescue (BCFR) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the balloon hit the tower shortly after launching from Balloon Fiesta Park, causing the structure to fall […]
