The U.S. House and Senate passed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 providing $535 million for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) in Fiscal Year 2026, upholding the two-year advance appropriation for public media. Further, for FY 2024, the bill provides $60 million for the public media interconnection system and digital infrastructure, $31 million for […]
iHeartMedia/San Diego appoints Mary Ayala as Program Director for KOGO-AM (Newsradio 600), KGB-AM (San Diego Sports 760) and KLSD-AM (The Patriot AM 1360), effective immediately. As PD, she’ll responsible for the programming content of each brand and report to iHeartMedia San Diego Senior VP/P Taylor Jukes. Ayala continues in San Diego where she’s been the […]
Audacy rebrands Hot AC KRSK-FM in Portland, OR with the launch of “Bella 105” under Bella 105 Brand Manager Jamie Tanchyk. The station, previously known as 105.1 The Buzz, will continue to provide favorites from pop artists such as Adele, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Rihanna, Taylor Swift and more. Additional on-air staff updates will be […]
Legislation that aims to mandate the inclusion of AM radio in all motor vehicles — the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act — is progressing through the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill has garnered the necessary support from co-sponsors to move forward in the legislative process. Introduced by Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), the measure […]
“More” (MTS) from Bill Abernathy is a new “Top Prime Mover” on KOWY” Russ D (Dayton, WY)
Edison Research’s Share of Ear study finds that listeners from urban, suburban and rural areas (as defined by the U.S. Census) exhibit distinctively different behaviors when it comes to AM/FM radio listening, and podcast listening. As seen in the graphic below, those who live in rural areas spend a much higher portion of their audio […]
Listen to the Wind, a 10-song anthology of recordings by singer-songwriter and outlaw original Lacy J. Dalton, is now available for streaming. The collection features songs throughout Dalton’s groundbreaking career, including her 1982 hit “16th Avenue” and a brand new track, “Bonny Doon.” Stream ‘Listen to the Wind’ via StarVista Music HERE. ‘Listen to the Wind’ also includes “Wild Pony […]
Iranian-born, London-based musician, activist, and singer-songwriter Sepp Osley launches his latest single, “Sing,” a revolutionary pop anthem celebrating the woman-led revolution in Iran. The track stands as a testament to Osley’s unwavering commitment to using his music as a powerful platform for social change and empowerment. In the wake of the tragic murder of Iranian […]
Cumulus appoints Brooks O’Brian as Program Director for Country WFMS-FM in Indianapolis. She’ll also be heard in afternoon drive, airing weekdays from 3-7pm. O’Brian was previously PD for KXSN-FM and KYXY in (Sunny 98.1)/San Diego. Before that, she was PD for Country KWNR-FM (99.5 The Bull) in Las Vegas. O’Brian won the ACM Award for […]
Michael began his music career as a member of his family band, The Weirz, who released two self-titled albums, one in 1975 and one in 1979. After a 1981 appearance on American Bandstand in support of his debut single, a cover of the Eric Carmen tune “She Did It”, Damian was offered the part of […]
