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WCVO (104.9 The River) in Columbus, OH is expanding its team with the addition of two new hires — Mike Basko and Wesley Phillips. Basko joins as the new producer for The River Morning Show, which features hosts Josh Hooper and Hannah Bauchmoyer. Originally from Lynchburg, VA, Basko previously worked at Spirit FM before making […]
What began as a local celebration of Houston pride transformed into a far-reaching relief effort this year, as KKBQ (93Q) and its sister stations joined forces with Kroger and The Salvation Army on 7-1-3 Day to support flood victims in Central Texas. Marking July 13 — a date that nods to Houston’s 713 area code […]
Stations across the country can celebrate Independence Day with a high-energy, commercial-free music special courtesy of PopCrush Nights. This year’s PopCrush Nights 4th of July Special is a five-hour celebration of music, pop culture, and patriotism, available for free to both affiliate and non-affiliate stations. Hosted by PopCrush Nights personalities Donny Meacham and Lauryn Snapp, […]
Audacy is closing down Pineapple Street Studios, the high-profile podcast production company it acquired in 2019, as part of a broader restructuring of its podcasting operations. The move will eliminate nearly 30 jobs and marks a significant step away from producing podcasts for third-party brands. Founded in 2016 by Jenna Weiss-Berman and Max Linsky, Pineapple […]
Cox Media Group’s WALR-FM (Kiss 104.1) in Atlanta welcomes market veteran Ramona DeBreaux to its on-air lineup beginning June 9. She’ll air on Kiss 104.1 on Saturdays from 4-7pm and Sundays from 12-4pm. With nearly three decades behind the mic, DeBreaux is best known for her 12-year run as midday host at crosstown WVEE (V103). […]
Audacy is preparing to take “The Bret Mega Show” to a national stage, with plans to syndicate the program across multiple stations in markets yet to be announced. Currently based at Hot AC KYKY-FM (Y98) in St. Louis, the show is also airing in afternoons on Hot AC KZPT-FM (99.7 The Point) in Kansas City […]
Cumulus Media appoints veteran broadcaster Megan Carter as the new afternoon host for Buffalo’s Classic Rock WGRF-FM (97 Rock). Carter makes her debut Monday, June 23 and will be heard weekdays from 3-7pm, taking over the mic from longtime host Carl Russo, who retired in May. She brings a wealth of experience and familiarity to […]
Binnie Media is rebranding Country WBYA-FM in Isleboro, ME as “105.5 The Wave.” The station will introduce a new format on June 30 designed to serve the communities of Midcoast Maine. Billed as “The Midcoast’s new home for Soft Rock,” 105.5 The Wave will feature a playlist of familiar favorites from iconic artists including Stevie […]
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Enforcement Bureau has issued formal warnings to three property owners in New York and New Jersey for allegedly permitting illegal pirate radio broadcasting from their premises. Each notice threatens potential fines of up to $2.45 million if the unauthorized broadcasts continue. DRSD Management Corp., owner of the property at 130 […]
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has awarded a $105,330 grant to Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR) to enhance its coverage of recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, which devastated Western North Carolina in September 2024. The 18-month grant will support a full-time reporter dedicated to covering recovery efforts in the 14-county region impacted by the […]
