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From Radio Online: WKTU-FM/New York morning host Carolina Bermudez and co-host Greg T depart the iHeartMedia Hot AC outlet. Bermudez joined WKTU in September, 2014 to team with Paul 'Cubby' Bryant, who moved to co-owned AC WLTW (106.7 Lite FM) in May, 2019. Previously, she was part of Elvis Duran's More...

From Radio Insight: Nielsen continues its releases of the May 2024 diary surveys today. Today’s markets include monthly ratings for Albuquerque, Allentown/Bethlehem, El Paso, Dayton, Fresno, Honolulu, Knoxville, and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Other markets coming this week: On Wendesday, June 26: Monthly ratings for Akron, Bakersfield, Charleston SC, Harrisburg/Lebanon/Carlisle, and Omaha/Council Bluffs. On Thursday, June 27: Monthly ratings for Columbia SC, Des Moines, Little Rock, Monterey/Salinas/Santa Cruz, Spokane, and Springfield MA. On Friday, June 28: Monthly ratings for Colorado Springs, Madison, Mobile, Toledo, and Wichita. more

From Radio Online: The Broadcasters Foundation of America will hold its annual Celebrity Golf Tournament and Fundraiser on Monday, September 9 at the Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville, NY. Katz Television Group President and CEO Leo MacCourtney, who is also Vice Chair and Treasurer of the BFOA Board of Directors, will serve More...

From Radio Online: Red Apple Audio Networks launches "The James Golden Show" into syndication on Saturday mornings. Golden (aka Bo Snerdley)'s show is a three-hour blend of news, interviews and entertainment, with a relaxed vibe that listeners seek on weekends. The program is already on 24 stations, including in three of the More...

From Radio Online: Podcasts have firmly established themselves as a leading media platform in the UK, captivating an increasingly large audience as highlighted in The UK Podcast Consumer 2024 report from Edison Research. On Tuesday, the company's Senior Director of Research Gabriel Soto presented key findings during a webinar, More...

From Radio Insight: Red Apple Audio Networks has launched “The James Golden Show” as a three hour Saturday morning show for syndication. Also known as Bo Snerdley, which is the name he hosts the 4pm hour on Red Apple Conservative Talk 770 WABC New York, Golden is best known for his long run as Rush Limbaugh’s Executive Producer. The show soft-launched in syndication earlier this year and is on 24 stations. Golden commented, “WABC Radio has given me a terrific platform and I?m excited to join Red Apple Audio Networks and interact with listeners across the U.S. again. My thanks to John and Chad for their support and adding my weekend program to the Red Apple Audio Networks? lineup.? Red Apple Media and WABC owner John Catsimatidis stated, “Presenting listeners with captivating, interesting programming and big-name hosts always wins, and we have seen proof of that with our growing weekend audience. Our listeners on WABC Radio have gravitated towards the interesting programs we deliver on weekends, including The James Golden Show on Saturday mornings.” President Chad Lopez added, “James? Saturday show has been a great success for WABC Radio, and we?re delighted to offer the program to stations across the country. James? commentary on the news and events in our world has a unique perspective that listeners respond to. His call-in guests have a lot to say, making for an exciting radio program.? For affiliation information contact Red Apple Audio Networks’ Jim Jones at affiliation@redappleaudionetworks.com. more

From Radio Insight: Five are heritage radio stations. One is among the year?s few successful new launches. Most have been consistent at the top of the ratings, although one has stealthily passed a major competitor over the last year. One has had an incredible run over the last year or so that hasn?t been acknowledged enough here or in the trades in general.* The other thing the six stations have in common is that I have somehow never profiled them in the modern era of Ross on Radio (which is to say over the last decade, when I began publishing the newsletter in its current format). One did get a shout-out in my article on the ?Intriguing Stations of 2023,? but to the best of my recollection, the others have never been featured in any significant way.* All had success in the just-released May PPM. All have a larger story to tell. Together, they?re only scratching the surfaces of worthy major-market stations. (I’d estimate that I get to about 500 stations a year in some form. It’s encouraging for radio to realize that’s not everybody.) So please welcome ? WBAB Long Island, N.Y.*Cox?s WBAB identifies itself as ?Long Island?s Classic Rock.? That?s particularly true now that a decade-long battle with Adult Hits WBZO has ended with ?Max 103.1? becoming Country WWWF (The Wolf). Although WBAB had long regained dominance, it achieved a record high in May, up 7.8-8.9 6-plus under PD Chris Lloyd. That makes both New York and Long Island markets where Classic Rock does better than Classic Hits these days. As a rock-radio powerhouse in the ?80s, WBAB had one of my favorite top-of-the-hour IDs, thanking various towns in rotation ?for showing the world they love rock and roll.? Now the shout-outs are part of the station app promo. So was an upcoming giveaway to see Warrant, Lita Ford, and Firehouse, although the major promotion is ?Home & Away,? tickets to five major tours in both New York and Los Angeles.* WBAB imaging in general is quirky/off-kilter. (One hook promo begins with ?tell me you listen to WBAB without saying you listen to WBAB.?) Here?s WBAB with middayer Domonique just before 10 a.m. on June 12: Aerosmith, ?Crazy? Poison, ?Your Mama Don?t Dance? Guns N? Roses, ?Sweet Child o? Mine? Eddie Money, ?Two Tickets to Paradise? Asia, ?Heat of the Moment? Billy Joel, ?My Life? Rick Springfield, ?Jessie?s Girl? Foreigner, ?Feels Like the First Time? Metallica, ?Turn the Page? Van Halen, ?Why Can?t This Be Love? Tom Petty, ?Runnin? Down a Dream? David Bowie, ?Rebel Rebel? WPOC BaltimoreFor all its recent success, Country radio remains inconsistent in some markets it once dominated. But for iHeart?s WPOC, a rebound month is one like May, when the station went 7.9-6.0-7.9 under PD Jeff Kapugi. ?Today?s Best Country? WPOC stood out in a number of ways. Veteran p.m. driver Michael J. did seven breaks in the hour I heard ? mostly about the music. There was an unusual twist on the usual iHeart :00 ID with instructions to ?make everyone listen on your free iHeart Radio app.?* There was also an unusual twist in the station imaging. One sweeper promises to ?help you stay sane? in traffic. Another promises to ?keep your anxiety down and your attitude up.? There?s been more about stress and emotional wellness in station imaging since COVID, but I?ve heard it more on AC/Soft AC or Christian AC than on Country. Here?s WPOC just before 4 p.m. on June 11: Dustin Lynch, ?Stars Like Confetti? Zac Brown Band, ?Chicken Fried? Luke Combs, ?Fast Car? Scotty McCreery, ?See You Tonight? Bailey Zimmerman, ?Rock and a Hard Place? Sam Hunt, ?Outskirts? Morgan Wallen f/Ernest, ?Cowgirls? Jason Aldean, ?My Kinda Party? Megan Moroney, ?I?m Not Pretty? George Birge, ?Mind on You? Trace Adkins, ?You?re Gonna Miss This? Jelly Roll, ?Need a Favor? Tyler Hubbard, ?Back Then Right Now? Luke Combs, ?Ain?t No Love in Oklahoma? Carrie Underwood, ?Undo It? Kenny Chesney, ?Take Her Home? WWBX (Mix 104.1) BostonAudacy?s Mix 104.1 has long had a high-profile afternoon show, but Tuesday there was so much going on in Boston sports (The Celtics? Kristaps Porzingis injured during the playoffs; a Tom Brady Day ceremony) that hosts Gregg Daniels & Fast Freddy were joking with morning co-host Karson about being a sports station. The third team member, Andrea Lauria, was out with COVID and was broadcasting, we learned, not just from home but from bed. Under PD Steve Salhany and APD/MD Mike Mullaney, Mix 104.1 went 5.7-5.6 in May, but it?s third in the market and has led heritage Top 40 rival WXKS (Kiss 108) all year, although that station was up 4.0-4.6. This year?s Mix Beach House promotion includes a free Bon Jovi contest. There were also two contestants pitted against each other that hour in Lana Del Rey ticket trivia.* Because the station was in an afternoon ?music marathon,? there were 14 songs in the hour I heard, even with some longer breaks. Here?s Mix 104.1 just before 4 p.m. on June 11: Miley Cyrus, ?Flowers? Justin Timberlake, ?Selfish? Sam Hunt, ?Body Like a Back Road? Noah Kahan, ?Stick Season? Ava Max, ?Kings and Queens? Gayle, ?ABCDEForgetU? Teddy Swims, ?Lose Control? Backstreet Boys, ?Everybody (Backstreet?s Back)??the station?s ?90s-throwback sweeper points out, ?There?s people buying alcohol who weren?t even alive when this song came out.? Lil Nas X, ?That?s What I Want? Glass Animals, ?Heat Waves? Kygo & Whitney Houston, ?Higher Love? Taylor Swift f/Post Malone, ?Fortnight? Killers, ?Mr. Brightside? Beyonc?, ?Crazy in Love? Benson Boone, ?Beautiful Things? Harry Styles, ?Watermelon Sugar? WTBV-FM (101.5 The Vibe) Tampa, Fla.Cox?s Adult R&B outlet ended a more-than-a-decade-long CHR war of attrition with rival WFLZ last September. In May, the frequency had its best month since June 2014, up 4.6-5.6 in a market where the previous Adult R&B outlet, WBTP (The Beat), had been successful but evolved to Hip-Hop/R&B. Here?s ?The Vibe? just before 9 a.m. on its second day, Sept. 8, 2023: Miguel, ?Adorn? Guy, ?Let?s Chill? Whispers, ?Rock Steady? Ella Mai, ?Boo?d Up? Chris Brown, ?Go Crazy? Michael Jackson, ?Rock With You? Justin Timberlake f/Jay-Z, ?Suit and Tie? Michel?le, ?Something in My Heart? October London, ?Back to Your Place? ? the then-current Adult R&B chart No. 1 Kanye West, ?Jesus Walks? Montell Jordan, ?Get It On Tonite? Force MDs, ?Tender Love? Rema & Selena Gomez, ?Calm Down? Monica, ?Don?t Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)? Emotions, ?Best of My Love? ? staged with a ?timeless? sweeper that had been used the hour before on Keith Sweat?s ?I Want Her.? And here?s ?Tampa Bay?s only R&B? with weekender/R&B radio veteran Marc Young filling in for PD EJ Greig at 4 p.m. on June 11. As with WBAB, there?s a lot of attention given to the OpenMic feature of the station app, and a lot of listener drops/geography. Music sweeps are referred to as ?playlists.? Giveaways included a trip to Keith Sweat?s SweatFest in Cancun, also featuring Stephanie Mills, After 7, Joe, and Atlantic Starr. Jazmine Sullivan, ?Pick Up Your Feelings? Cherrelle, ?Saturday Love? Wale f/Jeremih, ?On Chill? TLC, ?Waterfalls? ? with the rap Usher f/Summer Walker & 21 Savage, ?Good Good? Keith Sweat, ?Don?t Stop Your Love? Mary J. Blige, ?Real Love? Coco Jones, ?I.C.U.? Bobby Brown, ?My Prerogative? Jagged Edge, ?Let?s Get Married? Muni Long, ?Made for Me? Fantasia, ?When I See U? Hi-Five, ?I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)? KTIS-FM MinneapolisNon-commercial Christian AC KTIS has been No. 1 in 13 of the last 15 monthlies, second in only the December and holiday ratings. Ratings expert Chris Huff also notes it has set a station record four times. Its ?rebound? was 10.6-8.7-11.0 in May under PD Matt Deane. KTIS positions itself in multiple ways as ?uplifting? ? the :00 ID heard was ?uplifting songs, uplifting stories, uplifting you.? As with other similarly imaged stations, there was a positive emphasis on all topics, including that day?s thunderstorms. (?Sunshine awaits you tomorrow,? said middayer Jen, also promising ?we?ll figure it out together.?) KTIS?s promotion was a $3,000 backyard transformation, also including a cookout and a concert from artist Ben Fuller. There was also a promotion you don?t hear as much these days: The station is trying to put 985 of its new window stickers in circulation before the winning begins on June 20. Here?s KTIS just before 11 a.m., June 12: Brandon Lake, ?Gratitude? Patrick Mayberry, ?Lead On Good Shepherd? Stephen Stanley, ?Rest in the Father? Rend Collective, ?Joy of the Lord? Cody Carnes, ?Ain?t Nobody? Zach Williams, ?Chain Breaker? MercyMe, ?Always Only Jesus? Crowder, ?Good God Almighty? Phil Wickham, ?This Is Our God? TobyMac, ?Faithfully? 7eventh Time Down, ?God Is on the Move? For King + Country, ?Joy? Micah Tyler, ?Praise the Lord? Matthew West, ?The God Who Stays? Ben Fuller, ?If I Got Jesus? Colton Dixon f/Gabby Barrett, ?Build a Boat? KUPD PhoenixHubbard?s KUPD is fifth in Phoenix (4.7-4.6) under PD/middayer Larry McFeelie. ?Arizona?s Real Rock? and ?Arizona?s Most Powerful Rock Station? is celebrating its 45th year in the format. The magnitude of that heritage became apparent when p.m. driver Fitz Madrid played Judas Priest and then announced that he still loved the band, even if that song was 42 years old. But KUPD was already a market force by then. It remains one of Active Rock?s bigger major-market successes.* Despite the heritage calls, some KUPD sweepers identify the station only by dial position. Others lean heavily into movie/TV drops, a onetime rock-radio trademark that stands out again now. Here?s KUPD just before 4 p.m. on June 11. (At 5 p.m., it went into its hour-long ?Maximum Rock? bloc.)* Offspring, ?Want You Bad? Marilyn Manson, ?The Dope Show? Finger Eleven, ?Paralyzer? Tool, ?Stinkfist? Nothing More, ?If It Doesn?t Hurt? Three Days Grace, ?(I Hate) Everything About You? Beastie Boys, ?Intergalactic? Judas Priest, ?You?ve Got Another Thing Coming? Nirvana, ?Come as You Are? Pearl Jam, ?Even Flow? Evanescence, ?Bring Me to Life? Red Hot Chili Peppers, ?Can?t Stop? Godsmack, ?Bad Religion? Seether, ?Remedy? It’s also encouraging to think that I could have done a separate list of six major stations several times over from just the May results.*Christian AC*WRBS Baltimore and*KSBJ Houston had similar stories. There were a dozen Classic Rock contenders, including*WCSX Detroit, WSRV (The River) Atlanta,*and WMGK Philadelphia. WERS Boston*has joined the list of Triple-A non-comms ahead of a commercial rival. Vibe’s Urban AC sister station, WCFB (Star 94.5) Orlando was written about early in ROR, and at year-end, but not profiled since PD Elroy Smith took them to record numbers. So look for more to follow. more

From Radio Online: KOGO-AM (Newsradio 600) in San Diego debuts a new line-up of local afternoon programming, beginning with Mike Slater at 3pm weekdays followed by "The Lou Penrose Show" (pictured) from 4-6pm. Rounding out the line-up is Conway and Larson at 6pm. Hosted by Leland Conway and Mark Larson, the show explores a More...

From Radio Insight: iHeartMedia News/Talk 600 KOGO San Diego has revamped its afternoon lineup. Mike Slater will move off the 5-8pm show he had been hosting with Mark Larson and move to the 3pm hour solo. Lou Penrose will move from 3-5pm to 4-6pm. Larson will now be paired with Leland Conway from 6-8pm. Slater had joined KOGO in August 2022 from 760 KGB where had had hosted 9am-12pm and was originally paired with Penrose. Penrose himself joined KOGO in 2019 following a long run in PR for politicians. Leland Conway joined KOGO this spring after previously hosting 2-4pm at 630 KHOW Denver and previously having runs at WLAP Lexington, WHAS Louisville, and WRVA Richmond. Larson has been a longtime host, programmer and General Manager in San Diego dating back to the 1970s. KOGO Program Director Mary Ayala stated, “I?m thrilled about our new afternoon lineup. It showcases some incredible local talent who are ready to tackle tough San Diego issues head-on in addition to providing listeners with insights and perspectives on national news and politics as we navigate this crucial election year.” Penrose said, ?I am excited about the announcement of this new contract with iHeartMedia and proud to be serving under a great San Diego leadership team. Onward and upward for Newsradio 600 KOGO and San Diego. Let?s GO!? Conway added, “We stand up for our community and its taxpayers, but we do it with a smile and a laugh. If you listen to Conway and Larson, you’ll come away informed and entertained, every time!” more

From Radio Insight: “Carolina With Greg T in the Morning” has come to an end at iHeartMedia Hot AC 103.5 WKTU Lake Success/New York. Bermudez joined WKTU in September 2014 first teaming with Paul ‘Cubby’ Bryant until his move to sister AC “106.7 Lite-FM” WLTW in May 2019. She was part of Elvis Duran’s syndicated morning show on CHR “Z100” WHTZ from 2005 to 2012 and co-hosted “Live From The Couch” on WLNY-TV from 2012-14. She began her career as part of the morning show at “Y100” WHYI Miami in 2003 and serves as a freelance reporter for “E! News” and was Senior Editor for “In Touch Weekly” magazine. Tyndorff spent 23 years as part of the Elvis Duran show prior to moving over to WKTU in September 2019. The station has yet to state plans for the morning daypart. more

From Radio Online: Benztown and syndicated radio programs "Hot Mix" and "Top 10 Now andamp; Then" are offering two 4th of July radio specials to help stations and their listeners celebrate everyone's favorite patriotic summer holiday. The free music special "Hot Mix 4th of July Party Starter" serves up high-energy party tracks from More...

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia and NBCUniversal launch a new podcast entitled "Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen andamp; The Olympics." Hosted by "Saturday Night Live"'s Bowen Yang and actor/comedian Matt Rogers, the first episode is out now, with new episodes airing each Tuesday. In the 15-episode podcast special, Yang and Rogers More...

From Radio Online: Audacy's WCBS-FM provided over 55,000 meals for New Yorkers through the "Foxx andamp; Annie Food Fund," benefiting City Harvest. The joint effort supported the 50% of working-age households in the city who don't make enough to cover the minimum cost of living. "Food insecurity is a More...

From Radio Insight: Cumulus Media Classic Rock “101 The Fox” KCFX Harrisonville/Kansas City MO has completed its lineup revamp with the return of Doug Medlock to the station as afternoon host starting Monday, July 1. Medlock previously hosted mornings on the station in the 2000s after a long run at “KY 102“/”KY 99.7” KYYS. He had been focusing on his voiceover business in recent years. Medlock’s addition follows the recent launch of “Sparks & Lux” in mornings as the station revised its lineup after the death of Brian ?Slacker? Adams in April. KCFX Program Director Corey Curelop commented, “Doug Medlock knows Kansas City, he knows the Classic Rock audience, and we are incredibly fortunate he made the decision to return to 101 The Fox.? Cluster Operations Manager Jim Fox added, ?We had big shoes to fill after our difficult loss. The addition of Sparks & Lux Mornings and Doug Medlock Afternoons are exactly what this passionate audience expects from 101 The Fox, known for iconic personalities.? Medlock stated, ?I?ve been in love with radio since I was a kid. The cool DJs, the music, and the strong connection to the local community. No other media has such a personal relationship with its audience. I?m so excited to be back on 101 The Fox.? more

From Radio Insight: Townsquare Media AC “98.3 The Key” KEYW Pasco/Kennewick WA has announced that Faith Martin will return to the station to host mornings starting Monday, April 5. Martin, who competed on the first season of ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” last year, previously worked in mornings and afternoons at KEYW from 1998 until 2016. She returns to the station from Stephens Media Group’s local cluster where she has been hosting middays on Classic Rock “Eagle 106.5” KEGX, afternoons at Country “94.9 The Wolf” KIOK, and middays on Soft Oldies 100.9 KTSO Tulsa. She has also served as morning news anchor for KNDO-TV, and hosted middays on Townsquare Country 102.7 KORD. She has also worked at KLRZ and KUSW Salt Lake City and has performed in multiple music groups. Martin commented, “I?m so excited to be coming back! Hosting the morning show on 98.3 The Key from the late 1990s through 2016 was some of the best years of my career, and I look forward to reconnecting with The Key audience and my co-workers ? it will be like coming home for me” Townsquare Media Tri-Cities Director of Programming and Content Paul Drake added, “I?ve known and worked with Faith since the late 1980s – she is one-of-a-kind, a pillar in our community, and is an amazing personality with a huge following. We can?t wait to have Faith back on 98.3 The Key? more

From Radio Insight: Townsquare Media Alternative 92.7 WRRV Middletown and 96.9 WRRB Arlington/Poughkeepsie NY has launched “Mornings with Ryan Roberts & Matthew James”. The duo joined WRRV last month from afternoons at Full Power Radio Alternative “Radio 104.1” WMRQ Hartford CT. Roberts had been with WMRQ since 2019 and also spent three and a half years in nights at Connoisseur Media Classic Rock 99.1 WPLR New Haven. James also served as a traffic reporter for Full Power Radio Hartford, overnight host on Classic Rock “102.9 The Whale” WDRC-FM and was Promotions Director for their Spanish Tropical “Bomba Radio” network based on WMRQ-HD2. more

From Radio Online: The Johnjay andamp; Rich Show's Johnjay Van Es and Rich Berra spent some time honoring kids living within the foster system in Arizona by having a graduation party this past weekend for kids who, despite having life throw them huge obstacles, showed up and graduated from high school and More...

From Radio Online: Cold Open Media in partnership with Gemini XIII launched their latest podcast, DEVIANT. The new show asks the question, "What if you could have a conversation with a serial killer?" while delivering narratives that delve into the lives of those who defy societal norms and engage in shocking behaviors. More...

From Radio Online: Narsai David, the esteemed food and wine editor and long-serving on-air host for KCBS-AM in San Francisco, has passed away at the age of 87. His death follows a decline in health due to a fall at his home last year, as reported by the Audacy-owned station. David's career at KCBS began in the 1980s, and he More...

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From Radio Insight: WP Media’s Radio Content Pro has launched what it calls an AI-powered “personality coach” to customize and optimize its content creation tool. RCP Sidekick personalizes all Radio Content Pro content for the user by rewriting stories to match tone and style, optimize on-air teases, enhance phone topics and conversation points, produce blog and social media posts, and localize content. WP Media advisor Tracy Johnson stated, “RCP’s amazing content just got even better. Imagine having a tool that tailors prep, social posts, and blogs to perfectly fit your brand. The team hit it out of the park with Sidekick.” Fellow advisor Kris Abrams added, “Radio Content Pro with Sidekick is a must-have tool for busy programmers, personalities, and digital managers. Sidekick creates endless possibilities for stations to create unique content.” More information can be seen here. more

From Radio Online: The family of TKRN and United Stations Radio Network is very sad to announce the passing of radio icon Tom Kent. He had been in a fight with cancer for the past two years and died at his home in suburban Cleveland on Monday morning. He was 69. Kent was born in Winston-Salem, NC in August of 1954 and got More...

From Radio Online: Sports WMVP-AM (ESPN Chicago) is returning Football Fest to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana on Sunday, August 25 from 11am-3pm. The event, now in its third year, is back with special guests and unique experiences for fans. It will welcome back ESPN NFL insiders Adam Schefter and Field Yates, who will be More...

From Radio Online: B-Dub's second annual Longest Ride fundraiser completed a journey across 10 states and a staggering 3,696 miles in just five days. This effort was in support of the Fisher House Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing free housing for military families when a loved one is More...

From Radio Online: Wondery unveils "More to the Story," the kickoff campaign to launch umbrella brand "History Tellers." Establishing the History Tellers brand demonstrates Wondery's commitment to the history genre. The History Tellers brand promise is to deliver on "More to the Story" by showcasing More...

From Radio Insight: Nielsen continues its releases of the May 2024 diary surveys today. Today’s markets include monthly ratings for Dayton, Fort Myers, Grand Rapids, Metro Fairfield County, Tucson, and Tulsa. Other markets coming this week: On Tuesday, June 25: Monthly ratings for Albuquerque, Allentown/Bethlehem, El Paso, Dayton, Fresno, Honolulu, Knoxville, and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. On Wendesday, June 26: Monthly ratings for Akron, Bakersfield, Charleston SC, Harrisburg/Lebanon/Carlisle, and Omaha/Council Bluffs. On Thursday, June 27: Monthly ratings for Columbia SC, Des Moines, Little Rock, Monterey/Salinas/Santa Cruz, Spokane, and Springfield MA. On Friday, June 28: Monthly ratings for Colorado Springs, Madison, Mobile, Toledo, and Wichita. more

From Radio Online: AAA WZEW-FM (92 ZEW) in Mobile, AL, morning host sQueeGee (aka Mike Creel) has been shown the door due to "budget cuts." sQueeGee was on air in Mobile for two years as morning talent, and before that spent 35 years in Nashville at WBUZ (1029 The Buzz), MD/middays at Rock WKDF (103 KDF) and Classic Rock More...

From Radio Insight: Longtime personality, programmer, record promoter, and syndication network owner Tom Kent passed away on Monday, June 24. ‘Truckin’ Tom Kent would begin his career as a teenager at WAIR Winston-Salem NC hosting overnights while in high school. He would join WHBQ Memphis as night host in 1974 and then spend time at WIXY Cleveland, KFJZ and KLIF Dallas, WIBG Philadelphia, WMJX Miami and WGCL Cleveland through the 70s. In 1980, Kent would join WLS Chicago and then program WBZZ Pittsburgh, WAVA Washington DC and WRQC Cleveland. Kent then moved to the record industry where he served as Midwest Promotions Manager for Elektra Records from 1990 to 2004. Kent first entered the syndication business in 2002 with the formation of the TKO Radio Network where he hosted the nightly Oldies show “Hall of Fame Coast to Coast” and the 1970s centric weekly show “Into The 70s”. He would sell the company and resign from the network in 2007, but launch the “Tom Kent Radio Network” the following year. Claiming over 600 affiliates nationwide, among the offerings still produced by TKRN include the Classic Hits “24/7 Fun” network where he hosts afternoons, the nightly “Tom Kent Music Magazine”, and custom tracked “TK Daily Download”. Kent also hosted the following weekly shows: “My 70 more

From Radio Insight: Renae Ravey has exited Premiere Networks syndicated morning show “The Woody Show“. Ravey has been a longtime on-air partner of host Jeff ‘Woody’ Fife, previously working with him on his shows at WKQX Chicago, KITS San Francisco, and KPNT St. Louis going back to the 1990s before they joined iHeart’s “Alt 98.7” KYSR Los Angeles in 2014 with it being syndicated in 2017. She also worked at multiple stations in Pittsburgh and hosts the “Nerdin Out” podcast. The show shared a statement from Ravey online where she said, “I know this is a tough day for long time fans of the show. It’s a tough time for me as well. I know everyone wants more information or “the truth”. But for right now ? all I will say ? is that I will miss the Woody Show fans like crazy. 95% of you have been the kindest most loyal friends a gal could have ? and love you all – even the haters. I take comfort in 10 great years ? and I wouldn’t give those up for anything. I promise that I am okay and this will end up being a good thing for me – ME LOVE ALWAYS – Ravey” more

From Radio Online: While pharma remains a leading category on network radio with consistent campaigns from brands such a Pfizer, AbbVie, Skyrizi and Boehringer Ingelheim, a new study commissioned by audio advertising agency Veritone One reveals new opportunities in the growing facial aesthetics segment. The Signal Hill More...