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From Radio Insight: TM Studios proudly announces the release of ?The Bull,? a brand-new music branding package designed to meet the creative sonic demands of modern Country Radio. Blending the high-energy feel of CHR-style production with authentic country instrumentation and vocals, The Bull delivers a cutting-edge, contemporary sound, without sacrificing the genre?s roots. Produced simultaneously for Alpha Media?s 98.7 The Bull – Portland (KUPL) and iHeartMedia?s 106.7 The Bull – Denver (KWBL), this package was created in direct collaboration with two iconic stations and their forward-thinking programming teams. JoJo Turnbeaugh, Regional Senior Vice President of Programming at iHeartMedia, shared: more

From Radio Online: Quu Inc. has published its second annual In-Vehicle Visuals Report. This year's report provides an updated analysis of the integration of radio in the dashboards of the top 100 best-selling vehicles in the United States. The report offers a comprehensive database and an expanded vehicle analysis, featuring More...

From Radio Insight: Nielsen begins its releases of the February 2025 monthly ratings. Today’s markets are Baton Rouge, Louisville, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, and Puerto Rico. Nielsen also has reissued the Spring and Fall 2024 ratings for Odessa/Midland TX after identifying miscredited diary entries affecting 107.9 KQLM-FM. Since KQLM-FM is not a subscriber to Nielsen, there were no changes to any of the publicly listed stations. Coming up this week: On Wednesday, April 2: Monthly ratings for Birmingham, Buffalo/Niagara Falls, Fort Myers, Greenville/Spartanburg, Richmond, Rochester, and Tucson. On Thursday, April 3: Monthly ratings for Albany/Schenectady/Troy, Allentown/Bethlehem, Dayton, Fresno, Grand Rapids, and and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. On Friday, April 4: Monthly ratings for Bakersfield, Honolulu, Knoxville, Omaha/Council Bluffs, and Tulsa. more

From Radio Online: In a significant bipartisan move, a filibuster-proof majority in the U.S. Senate has rallied behind the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, a piece of legislation aimed at ensuring AM radio remains a standard feature in all new vehicles. With 60 senators endorsing the bill, along with More...

From Radio Online: Beasley Media Group flips Urban KOAS-FM to "105.7 Maxima, Para Nosotros -- It's for Us," a new bilingual outlet tailored to the community of Las Vegas. The new format blends English and Spanish language pop hits from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. The station features More...

From Radio Insight: Meruelo Media Classic Rock 95.5 KLOS is in stunt mode for April Fools Day as “95.5 SoCal’s Yacht Rock“. The station has gone all-in with imaging, drops, with their 12pm ID proclaiming “It’s 12 O’Dock”. The music started following the Heidi & Frank morning show with the 10am hour featuring. Steely Dan – Peg Ace – How Long Ambrosia – Biggest Part of Me Hall & Oates – She’s Gone America – Ventura Highway James Ingram & Michael McDonald – Yah Mo Be There Boz Scaggs – Lido Shuffle Alan Parsons Project – Eye In The Sky 10CC – I’m Not In Love Christopher Cross – Ride Like The Wind KLOS is even selling commemorative t-shirts to honor the event. more

From Radio Insight: Beasley Media Group has jumped on the growing Bilingual AC trend as it flipped Adult R&B “Jammin 105.7” KOAS Dolan Springs AZ/Las Vegas to the format as “105.7 Maxima“. Positioning as “Para Nosotros”, the station is featuring a mix of Spanish and English pop hits from the 1980 through early 2000s with Spanish language hosts and imaging. Core artists include: Whitney Houston, Marco Antonio Solis, Madonna, Lionel Richie, Selena, Michael Jackson, Shakira, Alejandro Fernandez, and Celine Dion. Beasley Chief Content Officer Justin Chase said, “This is an exciting new format for Beasley that was custom designed for the unique bilingual audience in Las Vegas. With the positioning statement as ‘Para Nosotros’ (translation ?For Us?), we are proud to be a new part of the Hispanic community in Las Vegas!” Vice President/Cluster Manager Ronnie Glover said, “Las Vegas is one of the most culturally rich and dynamic markets in the country. 105.7 Maxima is designed to reflect the heartbeat of this community by delivering a music experience that resonates deeply with bilingual and bicultural audiences.? Beasley Las Vegas Operations Manager Cat Thomas added, “This really speaks to the expanding audience in Las Vegas. Maxima 105.7 is a reflection of our growing culture and provides a unique entertainment option for our community.? The new format launched at 12pm today with Backstreet Boys “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)”, Avril Lavigne “Complicated”, Guns N Roses “Sweet Child of Mine”, and Selena “Como la Flor”. The new format creates a flanker to sister Classic Hits 96.3 KKLZ against iHeartMedia’s market leading AC “Sunny 106.5” KSNE. KSNE led the market with a 9.2 share in the February 2025 Nielsen Audio ratings with KKLZ second at a 6.4. KOAS was 20th with a 1.7 share. more

From Radio Insight: Major artist passings are inherently sad, but some resonate personally, especially Classic R&B acts. My first major promotion at the then-WGCI (Dustyradio 1390) Chicago was a listener cruise headlined by Jerry Butler. By then, he was ?the commissioner? for his career in local politics, but he was a consistent friend of our underdog AM music station. Doing R&B Oldies in Chicago also gave me an extra appreciation of his catalog, particularly the Curtis Mayfield-penned Butler hits that had been before my time as a listener. (“He Will Break Your Heart,” remade by Dawn as “He Don’t Love You” was great; so was “Find Another Girl.”) Roberta Flack was one of the few local heroes that a Washingtonian had. In 1979, I saw her in a free concert on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, where the power went out, but she picked up her cover of Janis Ian?s ?Jesse? with, if anything, more force the second time. Like Bill Withers, she was another artist I learned to appreciate more after getting past the hit singles. I see no proof now that Roy Ayers was from Washington, but he was such a presence that I assumed he was somehow connected for years. Ayers? recent obituaries almost always led by mentioning ?Everybody Loves the Sunshine.? That one wasn?t a single, but felt like it had previously been there after Mary J. Blige (barely) reworked it for ?My Life.? The one I remembered was 1977?s ?Running Away,? which kicks off with a drum flourish so ferocious that Phil Collins must have been listening. In 1986, Ayers?s ?Hot? was one of the early signatures of KPWR (Power 106) Los Angeles, to the point that even rival KIIS played it. I don?t have the same personal stories with Gwen McCrae, but ?Rockin? Chair? is the soundtrack of a New York-Florida drive in summer ?75. It was an odd blast of Southern soul in a 3-4 year period full of them, and when American Top 40 listeners convene on Bluesky for every Saturday?s noon rerun, it?s exactly the type of song they?ve come to discuss. I remember hearing the then-new WRKS (Kiss 98.7) play her ?Funky Sensation? ? even though CHR never would in that early-?80s era ? and being excited for her second act. Several years ago, I wrote that there were more radio choices for Classic Soul. Since then, two of the stations featured have evolved to Adult R&B. Another is playing less ?60s/early ?70s and more ?90s. The format, where it exists, is often unhosted, making it hard to find anybody to commiserate with about Jerry Butler or Roy Ayers. The artist tributes I did come across were more likely to be on weekend specialty shows. (Barry Scott?s The Lost 45s played Flack and featured the show?s previous interview with her.) Classic soul itself is easier to find these days. Triple-A spices more of it in at odd intervals. Often, you encounter it everywhere but the radio. A few months ago, ?You Made a Believer (Out of Me)? by Ruby Andrews, a song I was going deep for by playing it on Dustyradio 1390, was on a random restaurant tape. In Athens for Radiodays Europe, I heard ?Across 110th Street? by Bobby Womack (more enduring in Europe than America) in the airport, and a live DJ playing ?Any Love? by Rufus & Chaka Khan (excellent, but obscure anywhere) for runners as I passed the Athens Marathon route.* I can find 90% of the songs on a 1970s R&B radio playlist in streaming. (There’s also a happy sidenote in the rise of new “Southern Soul” in the spirit of the originals. Atlanta’s Classix 102.9 has switched to a yesterday-and-today mix, on the heels of crosstown WTBS-LD (87.7 The Vibe)*debuting an Adult R&B format with a strong Southern Soul Component.) But there are still Classic R&B outlets, including Urban One?s WPPZ (Classix 107.9) Philadelphia, (the sister of the Atlanta Classix). Here?s WPPZ?s longtime host (and first-generation rapper) Lady B, heard here just before 3 p.m., February 28: Loose Ends, ?Hangin? on a String (Contemplatin?)? Harold Melvin & Blue Notes, ?Wake Up Everybody? Michael Jackson, ?Human Nature? O?Jays, ?Darlin? Darlin? Baby (Sweet Tender Love)? Mary Jane Girls, ?All Night Long? Funkadelic, ?One Nation Under a Groove? Keith Sweat, ?Twisted? Barry White, ?Can?t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe? A Taste of Honey, ?Boogie Oogie Oogie? Cameo, ?Back and Forth? Wreckx-N-Effect, ?Rump Shaker? Whitney Houston, ?You Give Good Love? WXBS-HD3 (Foxy 106.9) St. Louisis also hosted. When I wrote about it 18 months ago as ?the station I couldn?t turn off,? it had just signed on with a mix that already relied heavily on the ?90s/early ?00s. Here?s Foxy 106.9 with Kiki the First Lady at 3:30 p.m., March 6: Chaka Demus & Pliers, ?Murder She Wrote? LL Cool J, ?Doin? It? Adele, ?Hello? Mario, ?Space? Tyrone Davis, ?Turn Back the Hands of Time? Whitney Houston, ?The Greatest Love of All? Tevin Campbell, ?Round and Round? Joe, ?Stutter? Avery*Sunshine, ?Call My Name? Kiana Lede, ?Natural? Sade, ?Paradise? ? oddly, the second time I had heard it that afternoon; it was on SiriusXM?s late-?70s/?80s R&B channel The Groove a few hours earlier WHKO-HD-3 (The Soul of Dayton) is leaning newer since I last wrote about it. That doesn?t mean it doesn?t still surprise me. It?s just with different songs now. Here?s the station at 3:45 p.m., March 6: War, ?Gypsy Man? Case, ?Touch Me, Tease Me? Hi-Five, ?I Just Can?t Handle It? Rick James, ?Cold Blooded? Eddie Murphy, ?Put Your Mouth on Me? Zapp, ?Computer Love? O?Jays, ?Back Stabbers? Karyn White, ?Romantic? Brandy, ?Almost Doesn?t Count? Luther Vandross, ?I Really Didn?t Mean It? Ray Parker Jr., ?The Other Woman? Eighteen months ago, SiriusXM?s Smokey?s Soul Town moved channels, went unhosted, and reimaged itself around vignettes from Motown legend Smokey Robinson. The station is still ?60s/?70s-based, to differentiate it from the late ?70s/?80s The Groove. Here?s Smokey?s Soul Town at 5:15 p.m., March 6: Staple Singers, ?I?ll Take You There? Edwin Starr, ?Twenty-Five Miles? Archie Bell & Drells, ?Tighten Up? Jimmy Charles, ?A Million to One? Four Tops, ?Ain?t No Woman (Like the One I?ve Got)? Barbara Lewis, ?Baby I?m Yours? Temptations, ?Ain?t Too Proud to Beg? James Brown, ?It?s a Man?s Man?s Man?s World? Sam Cooke, ?Frankie and Johnny? Barry White, ?I?m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby? Mary Wells, ?Two Lovers? ? with a Smokey intro about being assigned her production for the first time. Last year, I profiled the two British DAB outlets specializing in Classic R&B. That prompted a mention in the comments of Tom Lawler?s Jammin? 105, a tribute to the onetime New York Rhythmic Oldies outlet. That station is celebrating 15 years and is a particularly good source for some of the disco and R&B titles that crossed over in New York, but not elsewhere. Here?s Jammin? 105 at 5:40, March 6: Prince, ?Kiss? Sly & Family Stone, ?Thank You (Falettinmebemicelfagain)? Diana Ross/Supremes & Temptations, ?I?m Gonna Make You Love Me? Robert Palmer, ?Every Kinda People? Johnnie Taylor, ?Disco Lady? Stevie Wonder, ?Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I?m Yours)? Teena Marie, ?Square Biz? Teddy Pendergrass, ?I Don?t Love You Anymore? Aretha Franklin, ?Think? Lost Generation, ?The Sly, the Slick, and the Wicked? Des?ree, ?You Gotta Be? Jacksons, ?Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)? Madonna, ?Into the Groove? Blondie, ?Heart of Glass? First Choice, ?Dr. Love? more

From Radio Insight: Joseph Goldade?s RadioDifferently LLC launched broad Classic Hits “K-Hits 106” 106.9 KHTZ Minot ND this morning. Goldade, who will host mornings, and Music Director/afternoon host Tom Schrader, were both television meteorologists in Minot along with previous radio stints. Because of that, weather coverage will be a defining part of the station with they and two other staff meteorologists providing coverage of severe weather. Schrader’s “Hey Tom Is On” Facebook live coverage will be integrated into the station. RadioDifferently purchased the former Christian AC ?106.9 The Heart? KHRT-FM in December from Roy Leavitt?s Faith Broadcasting Inc. for $240,000. Leavitt had taken KHRT-FM silent last July for financial reasons. Goldade launched the new identity at 8am this morning following a tribute to KHRT with Michael W Smith’s “Place In This World”. The first five songs heard on the new format were: Rolling Stones “Start Me Up”, Mariah Carey “Fantasy”, The Jacksons “Blame It On The Boogie”, The Four Tops “I Can’t Help Myself” and Brooks & Dunn “My Maria”. The Dakotan reports that the station plans to donate an HD subchannel to local groups to broadcast events including high school sports and city council meetings while keeping any associated revenue they produce. more

From Radio Insight: Star City Broadcasting flipped Country “Y95” WYCM Attica/Lafayette IN to Soft Oldies “MeTV Music 95.7” today. The company carries the MeTV television network on WPBY 35.2. The station focuses on music from the 1960s through early 80s. The station will carry MeTV-FM’s benchmark features including the ?Back-To-Back Snack? at 3pm playing two versions of the same song by different artists, the ?Timeless and Memorable One Hit Wonder? at 1pm, and TV themes at 11:15am and 7:15pm. General Manager Sabrina Israel said, “Star City Broadcasting is truly excited to bring MeTV FM to the Greater Lafayette area on 95.7 WYCM. This rare format will fill a hole in the market as it features a uniquely appealing mix of familiar songs from several decades of popular music.” WYCM’s Country format had featured Compass Media Networks’ Big D & Bubba in mornings. Program Director/midday host Brandon ‘B Adams’ had exited in December. The flip leaves Saga’s 105.1 WKOA as the only Country station in the market. more

From Radio Insight: iHeartMedia has appointed Jennifer Stocker as Area President for its Nebraska-Iowa Area overseeing 35 stations in the Omaha, Des Moines, Sioux City, Davenport, Ogallala and Cedar Rapids markets. Stocker relocates to the region from its MidNorth Area where she has been based in Grand Forks ND for her 25 years with the company. She joined the company in 1999 as Key Account Manager before rising to Director of Sales in 2014 and Market President in 2016. She commented, “I am deeply honored and excited to take on the role of Area President for the Nebraska-Iowa region at iHeartMedia. This position offers the privilege of working with an exceptionally talented team while serving the dynamic and vibrant communities that make this region so unique. I look forward to advancing iHeartMedia?s legacy of innovation and connection, and I?m eager to collaborate with our partners to create outstanding experiences for both our listeners and clients.” iHeartMedia Division President Shosh Abromovich said, “I am excited to announce that Jen will be leading the Nebraska-Iowa Area! Jen’s strong work ethic, organizational skills, positive attitude, culture-first mentality and competitive drive make her the perfect fit to elevate this Area to new heights. Her passion for our radio brands and profound understanding of the connection with our audience across all platforms will foster growth within our community, advertising partners and team.” more

From Radio Online: WOVU 95.9 FM in Cleveland has joined forces with the FCB Radio Network, marking the start of a partnership that promises to expand the station's reach. This new collaboration positions WOVU as the flagship affiliate of the FCB Radio Network. WOVU will now broadcast via the More...

From Radio Online: WTOP News in Washington, DC, has unveiled its latest project, "Founding DC," a podcast that delves into the stories of local entrepreneurs and their business endeavors. The series, sponsored by NFP, is hosted by Dan Simons, a well-known local restaurateur and entrepreneur. More...

From Radio Online: Nueva Network launches its QueOnnda.com platform with strategic local rebranding Hispanic stations WDCN (87.7) in Washington, DC and WCCM (103.7) in Boston. Now operating as "QueOnnda DC" and "QueOnnda Boston," both stations are part of a new digital strategy designed to reshape the More...

From Radio Online: Audacy has officially unveiled the Audacy Creator Lab during the Podcast Movement Evolutions event in Chicago, a new initiative aimed at bolstering podcast creators and offering enhanced advertising opportunities. Building on the infrastructure of Podcorn, which Audacy acquired in 2021, this launch marks a More...

From Radio Online: The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) has long grappled with inquiries about the phenomenon known as "wear-out" in radio advertising, where ads lose effectiveness over time due to frequent exposure. To address these concerns, RAB enlisted ABX Advertising Benchmark Index, a pioneer in creative testing, to More...

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia elevates Jennifer Stocker to Area President for the Nebraska-Iowa Area, effective immediately. As AP, she'll have oversight for the Omaha, Des Moines, Sioux City, Davenport, Ogallala and Cedar Rapids markets. Stocker has been with iHeartMedia for over 25 years and joins the Nebraska-Iowa Area More...

From Radio Insight: After over 22 years with Saga Communications Rock “Lazer 103.3” KAZR Pella/Des Moines IA, Suzi Collings will depart her role as Production Director and midday host on Wednesday, April 2. Collings originally joined KAZR in 2002 and has spent time in all dayparts outside of mornings. She made the announcement on the station’s morning show to focus on operating her second-hand children’s store “Where The Child Things Are” in a local mall. She told the Des Moines Register, “I know that probably sounds clich?, but my favorite part of the job was meeting the people. I think Heather kind of stated it best when I announced the news on Friday on their show, that I’ve grown with the listeners and the listeners have grown with me. It will be very strange to turn on the radio and be a listener for the first time.” more

From Radio Insight: Rob Creighton has exited his role as Director of Content at Townsquare Media Sedalia MO and afternoon host of AC “Mix 92.3” KSDL Sedalia. Creighton joined Townsquare Sedalia in April 2019 after previously holding a similar role for the company in the Quad Cities. During his tenure he oversaw the 2023 flip of KSDL from Classic Hits ?Awesome 92.3?. Creighton has also spent six years as Operations Manager/PD of Ramar Communications’ KLZK/KXTQ Lubbock TX, and programmed WSHP Lafayette IN, WVIC Lansing MI, and WRXQ Joliet IL. As part of a post on Facebook, Creighton shared, “If this stop on my career showed me anything it?s that radio is still a very vibrant, relevant, medium and people?s relationship with it is very personal. I?m privileged to have worked in a market where someone?s family member popped in to ask how their son could get in the business. Or a listener dropped by to say hello. Or people wanted our help with an event, cause or issue important to them. To those in radio, yes, if your company or cluster is hiring, let me know. Pass my name on to your Market President, GM, Content or Operations Director. I?m ready to help your stations grow and looking forward to what?s next.” In addition to KSDL, Townsquare operates Country “Kix 105.7” KXKX and News/Talk 1050 KSIS in Sedalia. more

From Radio Online: Syndicated "Murphy, Sam, and Jodi Show" has once again been named "Best Morning Show Large Market" by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters (LAB), marking an eighth year in a row earning this honor. The 2025 Prestige Awards acknowledges the commitment to excellence in broadcasting, and creative More...

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia has introduced a new radio show, "iHeartRadio Emerging ALT," which began airing on Monday evening. The program is set to broadcast on weekdays from 11pm to midnight local time across iHeartMedia's Alternative stations nationwide, aiming to bring fresh and upcoming artists to the forefront of the More...

From Radio Insight: iHeartMedia will launch a nightly new music show on their Alternative stations. ?iHeartRadio Emerging ALT? will air from 11pm-12am nightly featuring focusing on new and emerging artists. The show will be hosted by “DC 101” WWDC Washington DC night host Alex Mac. iHeartMedia SVP/Alternative and Rock Lisa Worden said, “Discovering new music is a critical component of the Alternative format, and we?re excited to spotlight independent artists, new artists, unsigned artists and new songs that our audience should know. We remain committed to breaking new artists and have big plans for this show.” Alex Mac joined DC101 last August after previously serving as APD/afternoon host at CHR ?G105? WDCG Raleigh, APD/MD/afternoon host at ?Alt 106.3? KDXA Des Moines, and night host at ?XL 102.1? WRXL Richmond. Besides WWDC, the stations carrying the new show include “Alt 98.7” KYSR Los Angeles, “94.5 The Buzz” KTBZ-FM Houston, “Alt 104.5” WRFF Philadelphia, “Channel 93.3” KTCL Denver, and “105.9 The X” WXDX Pittsburgh. The show joins iHeart’s similar “The New Hit List” that airs in the same timeslot on all of the company’s CHR stations hosted by KYLD San Francisco’s Angelina. more

From Radio Online: Kira Kathleen is appointed as Assistant Program Director and afternoon host at CHR KTXY (Y107) and will also handle the evening slot at KCLR (Country Clear 99), both Zimmer Communications outlets in Columbia, MO. Previously, Kathleen was laid off from her position at AC WRRM (Warm 98.5) in Cincinnati due to More...

From Radio Insight: Bloom Broadcasting will flip Adult R&B “Star 94.7” 1330 WGFT Campbell and 94.7 W234CH Girard/Youngstown OH to Sports “ESPN Mahoning Valley” on Monday, April 7. The new brand will feature a pair of local shows. Longtime market Rock personalities Ron Fantone and John ‘Mr. Sports’ Batcho will host middays from 10am to 1pm. Longtime former 1390 WNIO afternoon host Ron Potesta will host from 3-6pm. WGFT becomes the third Sports station in the Youngstown market joining iHeartMedia’s “1390 The Gambler” WNIO and Cumulus’ “SportsRadio 96.7” WLLF. Bloom Broadcasting purchased WGFT/W234CH last year from Skip Bednarczyk?s Y-Town Radio Broadcasting for $255,000. more

From Radio Online: Maury Povich, known for his role in creating some of the most memorable moments in daytime television, is returning to the spotlight with a new interview podcast entitled "On Par with Maury Povich." This series marks a return to Povich's journalistic roots and promises unfiltered, in-depth conversations with More...

From Radio Online: In a strong bipartisan effort, 73 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, led by Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), have formally requested the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revise the longstanding broadcast ownership regulations, which they argue significantly disadvantage local radio More...

From Radio Insight: Hubbard Radio is launching a dedicated podcast division within the company, which it states “stands as the third foundational pillar of Hubbard?s media strategy?alongside its legacy terrestrial radio operations and its digital marketing arm, 2060 Digital.” Gamut Podcast Network will be “a dedicated podcast division that represents a bold and strategic expansion into the ever-evolving world of on-demand media.” The new division follows the appointment last August of John Goforth as of VP/GM of Podcasts. Goforth will be joined by Jeremy Sinon as VP/Podcast Operations. The network is being built originally around shows established in Hubbard’s local radio markets, but the company says it “is built to evolve with changing consumer behaviors and to help shape the future of Hubbard Radio for the next 100 years.” Hubbard Radio CEO Ginny Hubbard said, “The launch of Gamut is more than a rebrand; it?s a pivotal evolution for our company. By establishing Gamut as a core component of our business, we are embracing the future of media and ensuring Hubbard?s relevance for the next century.? Goforth said, “Gamut is designed to reflect both where the industry is and where it?s going. Yes, we?re building a national powerhouse?but we?re just as focused on lifting up unique voices and staying true to the communities we serve. It?s about reach and relevance. That balance is what makes Hubbard special, and it will make Gamut special too.” Sinon commented, “It’s exciting to see us take the next step in our podcast evolution. Over the years, we’ve had several successful podcast launches come from our markets ? from SKOR North and Garage Logic to the American Nightmare Series, UAP: Unidentified Alien Podcast, and beyond. We now get to take that momentum and use it to propel us to a full-fledged national network.” Hubbard EVP/Chief Financial Officer David Bestler added, “Investing in Gamut is a strategic decision that aligns with our long-term vision. We are committed to allocating the resources needed to ensure Gamut?s success, and with the team we?ve built, we?re confident we?re positioned to become a major force in the space.? The company has announced a multi-year deal with “Professor of Rock” Adam Reader to bring his content to podcast platforms. Reader, who built his brand on YouTube, launched a weekly syndicated show with Skyview Networks last October based at Hubbard’s “97.1 The Drive” WDRV Chicago. Audacy has announced the promotion of Leah Reis-Dennis to Head of Podcasts. Reis-Dennis will “lead content, partnerships, and marketing for Audacy?s renowned podcast slate across sports, comedy, lifestyle, true crime, and beyond”. Reis-Dennis joined Audacy in 2022 and has been serving as VP/Podcast Content, Strategy, and Business Development. She previously worked in podcast business development at SiriusXM’s Stitcher. She commented, ?I?m excited to lead the Audacy podcast group into its next chapter. We?ve built a strong foundation and will continue serving our partners and clients by doubling down on creative dealmaking and high-touch partner relationships while expanding our scale, scope and vision for the future.? Audacy Chief Business Officer Chris Olivero said, “Leah has been instrumental in the growth and success of our podcast portfolio, and we?re honored to elevate her into this expanded leadership role. Her creativity and strategic vision will drive our continued investment in digital audio and podcasting, advancing our content strategy, deepening our partnerships and delivering a premium experience for listeners and innovative solutions for advertisers.? Reis-Dennis takes the Podcast leadership position at Audacy that had been held by Jenna Weiss-Berman, until her departure from the company in February. Weiss-Berman had joined Audacy through its 2019 acquisition of Pineapple Street Media, which she co-founded in 2016. She has since joined Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions as Head of Audio and Podcasts. more

From Radio Insight: Macdonald Garber Broadcasting CHR “106 KHQ” 105.9 WKHQ-FM Charlevoix MI has lost its tower from what the station is calling an “apocalyptic” ice storm. The 600 foot tower collapsed on Sunday evening from multiple days of heavy sleet and freezing rain accumulation in the area that led to heavy ice accumulation. In addition to the tower, the area has had snapped power lines with over 90,000 homes and businesses losing power. WKHQ Program Director/morning host ‘Ashley Z’ Elzinga went on the morning show of sister Variety Hits “104.5 Bob-FM” WZTC Traverse City and stated that the tower collapsed onto the equipment shed on the way down. She also explained how she had gone to a local Home Depot to purchase a generator for the tower site on Sunday afternoon and met one of the station owners halfway for it to be brought up to the site. At this point she did not know how long the station would be off the air, but she and the staff have been posting continuous storm updates and information on the station’s social media. WKHQ-FM is licensed as a Class C1 with 100kW/272m and covers much of the northern lower peninsula of Michigan. The tower for WKHQ was also home to Macdonald Garber’s 102.3 W272CR Petoskey, which rebroadcasts News/Talk 1270 WMKT Charlevoix. more

From Radio Online: iHeartPodcasts and Novel Audio have unveiled "The Girlfriends: Spotlight," a new segment in the "The Girlfriends" podcast series, scheduled to premiere on April 7. The anthology will introduce listeners to eight episodes that delve into the lesser-known tales of women enmeshed in crime, survival, and More...

From Radio Online: Pillar Media enlists the services of Mike Prendergast for special assistance on some programming operations and promotional responsibilities for Contemporary Christian KJHM-FM (Star 101.5) in Denver. Prendergast is the former Program Director at KLTY in Dallas. As of January 2025, Prendergast began offering More...