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From Radio Online: KYMY (myTalk 107.1)/Minneapolis' Donna Valentine and Steve Patterson (The Donna andamp; Steve Experience) weekday show hosts launch syndicated Donna andamp; Steve, a weekend program targeted for music stations in partnership with Skyview Networks. Beginning this fall, Donna andamp; Steve will air in More...

From Radio Insight: Following its expansion to San Francisco in March following the acquisition of 92.7 KREV (now KEXC) Alameda, AAA 90.3 KEXP Seattle is launching its first show that will air exclusively in the Bay Area. 92.7 KEXC will debut a local music show “Vinelands” on Saturday nights from 6-9pm Pacific, while KEXP will air their Pacific Northwest local music show “Audioasis”. The new show will be hosted by Kelley Stoltz and Gabriel Lopez from the studios of Public News/Talk 88.5 KQED-FM as part of a partnership between the stations that will see all of KEXP’s San Francisco staff members work out of KQED, other KEXP hosts will broadcast when in town, and additional programming collaborations may take place. Stolz is a musician, record store clerk, and producer. He commented, “I am really looking forward to sharing my favorite songs and artists from the Bay Area?s rich history to the present day. I remember it was such a thrill when my songs first got played on KEXP 20 years ago, and I?m so glad I get to share that feeling with other musicians here in the Bay Area.? Lopez began his career in college on KZSC Santa Cruz and has worked on internet stations Lower Grand Radio and Hyde FM. He said, “My main goal with Vinelands is to build a bridge between KEXP listeners and the rich musical history of The Bay. This is a place that birthed Sylvester AND The Aislers Set, SOBxRBE AND King Woman. It is truly an honor to give some shine to a place I am truly grateful to call home.? KEXP morning host and Creative Director for On-Air, John Richards said, “KEXP was built on the support of our local music scene in Seattle. Our local scene responded by supporting and championing us in turn. We have always been lucky to be rooted in an area that has an amazing and diverse music community, and we see the same opportunity in the Bay Area. We want to champion and give a voice to musicians who may have never been played on the radio before. We want this community to have a home on the air. That will begin with Vinelands, and with stellar curation from Gabriel and Kelley.? KEXP is also seeking a Bay Area based co-host for their Latin music show “El Sonido” who will rotate hosting with current host Albina Cabrera. more

From Radio Insight: Entravision has announced an expanded three-year renewal of its deal to broadcast NFL games in Spanish. Entravision will broadcast 54 games including all Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, and post-season games plus the season opening game on Thursday, September 5 and the first game in Brazil. The games will air on Entravision owned stations as well as affiliates including stations owned by Latino Media Network and TelevisaUnivision’s TUDN network and on Entravision’s ElBoton web and app platform. Entravision?s game day broadcasts will include a pre-game show, live game broadcasts, and post-game show with Sunday’s pregame also streamed on Facebook live hosted by Ricardo Celis and Tony Nu?ez. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the NFL and celebrate this significant ten-year milestone,” said Jeffery Liberman, President and Chief Operating Officer at Entravision. “This renewed agreement underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality, culturally relevant sports content to our audiences. The NFL has been an outstanding partner, and we look forward to further strengthening our collaboration over the next three years.” “We are excited to renew our partnership with Entravision, a valued partner that has played a crucial role in connecting with our Latino fans,” said Jackie Chang, NFL Director of Media Strategy and Business Development. “Entravision’s dedication to delivering exceptional coverage and engaging content has been instrumental in growing our Latino fan base over the past decade. We look forward to continuing this successful collaboration and providing our fans with unparalleled access to the NFL.” more

From Radio Online: Salem Media Group reported second quarter net revenue of $69.7 million, marking a 4.5% increase from the $66.7 million recorded in 2023. Digital media contributed $18.2 million, up 8% from the previous year, emphasizing a strategic pivot towards digital platforms. Broadcast More...

From Radio Online: Cox Media Group (CMG) elevates Dyron "Ducati" Walker as the new Assistant Program Director at WALR (KISS 104.1) in Atlanta, effective immediately. In this role, Walker will be assisting with day-to-day programming duties including music curation, imaging and community outreach. Walker has been a full-time More...

From Radio Insight: Nielsen Audio has released Day 2 of its monthly four day sweep of ratings in PPM markets. Today’s releases include Washington DC, Boston, Miami, Seattle, Phoenix, Detroit, Minneapolis, Tampa/St. Petersburg, San Diego, Denver, Baltimore, and St. Louis. All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings. Washington DCHubbard News 103.5 WTOP breaks the 32 month streak atop Washington by Public News/Talk 88.5 WAMU as it rises 8.2 – 9.5 – 10.7 for its first time atop the market since August 2021. WAMU drops to second 11.3 to 10.4. Howard University Adult R&B 96.3 WHUR is down 7.6 to 6.7. iHeartMedia AC 97.1 WASH is up 4.4 to 4.8, while sister Alternative “DC 101” WWDC is up 4.2 to 4.5. Audacy Classic Hits “94.7 The Drive” WIAD slides 5.1 to 4.2. iHeartMedia CHR “Hot 99.5” WIHT trends up 2.7 – 3.2 – 3.5. Radio One Hip Hop 93.9 WKYS slides 4.5 – 3.4 – 3.3. BostonBeasley Media’s “98.5 The Sports Hub” WBZ-FM maintains its spot atop the market despite sliding 11.0 – 9.9 – 7.7. Audacy Hot AC “Mix 104.1” WBMX is up 6.9 to 7.0 for what Ratings Expert Chris Huff notes is the largest share on the frequency since 1990. Beasley Classic Hits 105.7 WROR is up 5.7 – 6.3 – 6.8. Audacy AC “Magic 106.7” WMJX rises 4.9 – 5.5 – 6.0. Public News/Talk 90.9 WBUR dips 5.4 to 5.1. Audacy Sports 93.7 WEEI-FM is up 3.5 to 4.1. iHeartMedia Classic Rock 100.7 WZLX is up 3.6 to 3.9. Beasley Rhythmic Throwbacks “Hot 96.9” WBQT and iHeartMedia Conservative Talk 680 WRKO both are up 2.9 to 3.3. iHeart Hip Hop “Jam’n 94.5” WJMN rises 1.9 – 2.1 – 2.4. Beasley Country 102.5 WKLB is down 3.9 to 3.1. iHeartMedia Country “101.7 The Bull” WBWL rises 1.5 – 1.7 – 1.9. Miami/Fort LauderdaleCox Adult R&B “Hot 105” WHQT expands its lead to over four share points as it jumps up 8.3 to 9.6. Univision Spanish AC “Amor 107.5” WAMR inches up 5.4 to 5.5. Audacy AC “101.5 Lite-FM” WLYF drops 6.9 to 5.3. Cox Soft AC “Easy 93.1” WFEZ slides 6.3 – 5.2 – 4.9. iHeartMedia Bilingual AC “Magic 93.9” WMIA-FM drops 5.6 to 4.8. iHeartMedia CHR “Y100” WHYI trends up 2.7 – 3.0 – 3.5. Cox Hip Hop “99 Jamz” WEDR is down 3.7 to 3.0. In its second monthly following its move to Rhythmic Throwbacks, Audacy’s “Power 96” WPOW holds at a 2.8 share. Audacy’s “99.9 Kiss Country” WKIS-FM slides 3.9 – 2.9 – 2.7. iHeart Hip Hop “103.5 The Beat” WMIB is down 3.6 – 3.1 – 2.6. Audacy Sports 560 WQAM dips 1.1 to 1.0, but its stream rises 0.4 to 1.3. Seattle/TacomaPublic News/Talk 94.9 KUOW-FM jumps up 6.6 to 7.7 to reclaim the Seattle lead. iHeartMedia Classic Rock 102.5 KZOK slides 8.0 – 7.7 – 6.6. Audacy Rock 99.9 KISW trends up 5.2 – 5.9 – 6.4. iHeartMedia Classic Hits “95.7 The Jet” KJEB is up 4.6 to 5.3. Bonneville News/Talk 97.3 KIRO-FM holds at a 4.9 share. Audacy Country “100.7 The Wolf” KKWF continues its slide since the launch of its two new format competitors 7.5 – 6.2 – 5.3 – 4.8. Lotus’ “101.5 Hank-FM” KPLZ rises 1.8 – 2.1 – 2.5 – 2.9. Hubbard’s “98.9 The Bull” KPNW-FM’s growth has been slower 1.1 – 1.4 – 1.5 – 1.7. iHeartMedia CHR “Hits 106.1” KBKS maintains its small head-to-head lead 4.1 to 4.2, while Hubbard’s “Movin 92.5” KQMV is up 3.7 to 4.0. Lotus’ “Northwest News” 1000 KNWN/97.7 KNWN-FM jumps 2.5 to 3.6. Classical 98.1 KING-FM is down 4.1 to 3.2. Bonneville Conservative Talk 770 KTTH trends up 1.5 – 2.0 – 2.7. Lotus’ 570 KVI follows up 1.8 – 2.1 – 2.5. Audacy Rhythmic Throwbacks “Hot 103.7” KHTP slides 3.7 – 3.1 – 2.8. iHeartMedia Variety Hits “96.5 Jack-FM” KJAQ falls 3.3 to 2.4. PhoenixiHeartMedia AC “99.9 KEZ” KESZ rises 8.9 to 9.5. Hubbard Classic Rock 100.7 KSLX jumps up 5.9 – 7.4 – 8.3. iHeart Variety Hits “95.5 The Mountain” KYOT is down 6.6 to 5.3. Audacy Classic Hits “Big 94.5” KOOL-FM holds at a 4.2 share, while Hubbard Alternative “Alt AZ 93.3” KDKB is steady at a 4.0. Hubbard Rock 97.9 KUPD slides 4.6 – 4.3 – 3.8. Desert Valley Media Group Oldies “The Wow Factor 94.9/95.1” KOAL falls 4.9 – 4.6 – 3.5. Bonneville News/Talk 92.3 KTAR-FM rises 2.3 to 3.1. Sierra H Broadcasting Rhythmic Throwbacks “101 The Bounce” KZCE is up 2.5 to 3.0. DetroitiHeartMedia AC 100.3 WNIC maintains its lead 8.1 to 8.2. Audacy Sports “97.1 The Ticket” WXYT-FM is up 7.5 to 7.8 with its stream holding at a 1.1 share. Audacy Country 99.5 WYCD trends up 6.8 – 7.2 – 7.6. Beasley Classic Rock 94.7 WCSX drops 7.1 to 6.4 to tie for fourth with iHeart Adult R&B “Mix 92.3” WMXD as it trends up 5.5 – 6.0 – 6.4. iHeartMedia CHR “Channel 95.5” WKQI slides 7.2 – 6.3 – 5.7. Audacy News 950 WWJ gains 4.4 – 4.7 – 5.0. Cumulus News/Talk 760 WJR rises 1.7 – 1.9 – 2.6. Minneapolis/St. PaulNorthwestern Media Christian AC 98.5 KTIS-FM maintains its lead but drops 11.4 to 9.3. Hubbard Hot AC “KS 95” KSTP-FM trends up 6.8 – 8.0 – 8.3. iHeartMedia Classic Hits “Kool 108” KQQL is up 6.5 to 7.0. iHeart Sports “100.3 K-FAN” KFXN-FM holds at a 6.7 share, which ties Public News/Talk 91.1 KNOW-FM as it rises 6.0 to 6.7. iHeart CHR 101.3 KDWB is down 6.7 to 6.1, while sister Country “K102” KEEY slides 6.3 – 6.1 – 5.4. Cumulus Rock “93X” KXXR rises 3.5 to 4.5. Classical 99.5 KSJN trends up 1.4 – 1.7 – 2.1. Tampa/St. PetersburgCox Soft AC 105.5 WDUV slips 12.1 to 10.4. Beasley Country 99.5 WQYK trends up 5.5 – 6.2 – 6.6. iHeartMedia AC “Mix 100.7” WMTX is up 5.7 to 6.2. Cox Adult R&B “101.5 The Vibe” WTBV-FM gains 5.8 to 6.1 for what Huff notes is the highest share on the frequency since May 2012, while sister Classic Rock “107.3 The Eagle” WXGL slips 6.1 – 5.6 – 5.4. iHeartMedia CHR 93.3 WFLZ trends up 2.6 – 3.2 – 3.4. In their final monthly before their frequency swaps, iHeart Hip Hop “95.7 The Beat” WBTP dips 1.6 to 1.5, while Spanish CHR “Rumba 106.5” WRUB trends up 0.6 – 0.8 – 1.1. Beasley Classic Hits “Q105” WRBQ falls 4.6 – 3.8 – 3.2. Cox Hot Talk “102.5 The Bone” WHPT falls 5.3 – 3.6 – 3.0. San DiegoAudacy Classic Hits “Sunny 98.1” KXSN rises 7.1 to 8.3 to retake the top spot. Public News/Talk 89.5 KPBS-FM dips 7.4 to 7.2. iHeartMedia Hot AC “Star 94.1” KMYI jumps 5.0 to 6.2. Local Media San Diego Rhythmic AC “Magic 92.5” XHRM slides 6.4 – 5.4 – 5.0, while sister Variety Hits “100.7 Big-FM” KFBG is up 4.0 – 4.3 – 4.7. Audacy Country 103.7 KSON falls 5.7 – 4.9 – 4.0, while co-owned Alternative “Alt 94.9” KBZT is up 2.4 – 2.6 – 3.0. LMSD CHR “Z90.3” XHTZ is down 3.5 to 2.8. DenveriHeartMedia Classic Rock “103.5 The Fox” KRFX claims the Denver lead 6.1 – 7.0 – 7.1. Bonneville Country 98.5 KYGO jumps up 5.7 to 6.9. KSE Media Classic Hits “Kool 105” KXKL rises 6.3 to 6.8. Bonneville AC 101.1 KOSI is down 7.3 to 6.5. Audacy Hot AC “Alice 105.9” KALC (5.1 to 5.2), iHeartMedia Alternative “Channel 93.3” KTCL (5.0 to 5.2), and iHeart AAA 97.3 KBCO (5.6 to 5.2) tie for fifth. Entravision Regional Mexican “La Tricolor 96.5” KXPK jumps up 3.4 to 4.2, while sister Spanish Adult Hits “La Suavecita 92.1” KJMN drops 2.6 to 1.8. iHeart Country “106.7 The Bull” KWBL rises 1.8 – 2.1 – 2.4. EMF Christian AC “K-Love” 91.1 KLDV drops 4.3 to 3.4. BaltimoreAudacy AC “Today’s 101.9” WLIF rebounds 6.6 to 7.5 to reclaim the top spot. Radio One Adult R&B “Magic 95.9” WWIN-FM dips 6.8 to 6.7. iHeartMedia Country 93.1 WPOC falls 8.7 to 6.6. Hearst Rock “98 Rock” WIYY rides the Orioles up 5.1 – 5.7 – 6.4 to tie for fourth with Radio One Hip Hop “92Q” WERQ down 6.8 to 6.4. Public News/Talk 88.1 WYPR is up 3.6 to 4.6. Classical 91.5 WBJC rises 1.1 to 2.5. iHeartMedia Variety Hits “102.7 Jack-FM” WQSR slips 5.6 to 4.7. Shamrock Classic Rock “100.7 The Bay” WZBA drops 4.2 to 3.5. Audacy Hot AC “Mix 106.5” WWMX slides 5.3 – 4.8 – 4.4 – 3.3. St. LouisiHeartMedia Classic Hits 103.3 KLOU maintains its lead for the third straight month down 9.9 to 9.0. Hubbard Variety Hits “106.5 The Arch” WARH swings 7.9 – 6.9 – 7.9. Hubbard Classic Rock “KSHE 95” falls 9.1 to 7.5, while sister Rock/Alternative “105.7 The Point” KPNT is up 6.1 to 6.5. Audacy AC 102.5 KEZK (6.0 to 5.8), iHeartMedia Country “93.7 The Bull” KSD-FM (5.9 to 5.8) and Audacy Adult R&B “96.3 R&B” WFUN-FM (down 6.9 – 6.1 – 5.8) tie for fifth. Gateway Creative Broadcasting Christian AC “99.1 Joy-FM” KLJY continues its rise 3.5 – 4.0 – 4.6 – 4.9 – 5.4. iHeart CHR “Z107.7” KSLZ trends up 3.4 – 3.7 – 4.3. Jazz “88.7 The Sound” WSIE rises 0.8 – 1.0 – 1.6. Audacy Hip Hop “Hot 104.1” WWHL drops 2.5 to 1.9. iHeartMedia Hip Hop “100.3 The Beat” KATZ-FM slides 2.1 – 1.6 – 1.3. more

From Radio Online: Jacobs Media announces the creation of Jacobs D.R. -- a package of consulting services that provides a comprehensive program of ground-level services to help broadcasters grow digital revenue. Jacobs D.R. customized services include the creation of a digital sales strategy, budgeting More...

From Radio Insight: Hubbard Radio’s “myTalk 107.1” KTMY Minneapolis 9am-12pm hosts Donna Valentine and Steve Patterson are entering syndication with a new weekend show via Skyview Networks. “Donna & Steve” will be targeted towards AC and Hot AC stations with a four hour show for Saturday or Sunday usage in short breaks to fit seamlessly into affiliates? weekend programming. The show will feature a blend of storytelling, entertainment, and engaging conversations on topics ranging from current events to lifestyle trends. The combination of Donna?s animal-loving, single woman lifestyle and Steve?s family-filled antics as a husband and father of four creates a wholesome on-air relationship that speaks to a wide-reaching audience. Donna Valentine stated, “Doing this show together is an absolute joyride and we can’t wait for a national audience to climb aboard and be part of the fun! When listeners are seeking laugher and connection, our goal is to deliver both!? Steve Patterson followed, “When we started this show together, Donna was a professional broadcaster, and now she’s become as weird and unhinged as I am! I COULDN’T BE PROUDER! KTMY Program Director Amy Daniels commented, ?Donna and Steve have had chemistry, a unique dynamic, and friendship from day one. We are proud to deliver the show to music stations across the country that are looking for original personalities that bring a hilarious, real, and relatable vibe to their weekends.? ?The energy between Donna and Steve resonates with audiences seeking a genuine listening experience,? stated Andrew Kalb, SVP/Business Development and Communication of Skyview Networks. ?Having them on board not only enhances Skyview?s programming portfolio, but also our commitment to delivering authentic entertainment through cutting-edge broadcast solutions and innovative sales strategies.? more

From Radio Insight: When you see the Radio?s Best & Worst column return after a while, it?s a good sign. It usually means there are a lot of stations I want to share with you, especially as ratings roll in, that I haven?t had time to profile individually. It also helps that we?re in a better place for music, particularly with CHR which seems to have good news to report weekly. But there?s a lot of radio I want to share this month across the board. Most Encouraging Radio Moment: It?s one of my car-radio ?pre-sets? (thanks to the combination of TuneIn and Android Auto), but I took a longer listen to Adult Top 40 WKRQ (Q102) Cincinnati?s full-service afternoon show with Roy, Nat & Freddie Mac yesterday. I?ve always appreciated Q102 for PD Patti Marshall?s continued music enterprise and the station?s place between Mainstream and Adult Top 40. What I came away with this time was the too-rare feeling of hearing radio do what it does well at the level we once took for granted. Save them for the next time you feel discouraged about radio. Most Encouraging Personal Moment: A few years ago, veteran PD Danny Ocean (then in syndication) and I caught up. As I recall, it was the ?man, I don?t know about this business anymore? conversation. I end up having one of those at least once a month, and while I?m always happy to be a sounding board, it?s always a little hard to regroup, especially when the call comes amidst negative headlines.*It’s nice to report that I had a very different conversation with Ocean, now happily ensconced as PD of Seven Mountains? Poconos, Pa., AC WSBG(and still working weekends in Philadelphia) last month. There aren?t a lot of radio people arcing in that direction anymore, so it?s an important reminder that it can still happen. (Ocean was also one of several great commenters on a recent article on contesting.)* Ratings Stories: The good news for CHR still isn?t across the board, but encouraging stories continue this week at WPST Trenton, N.J.*(4.2-6.8); WDDJ (Electric 96.9) Paducah, Ky. (a 22-share in Eastlan); and WXLK (K92) Roanoke, Va. (4.6-7.8). That?s a continuation of what we?ve seen so far ? heritage stations with good bones that had mostly resisted CHR?s collapse until relatively recently. But ratings correspondent Chris Huff notes that there?s also a rebound in London, where both Capital (3.4-4.2) and BBC Radio 1 (3.5-4.0) post their best shares in 3-5 years, perhaps as a result of Taylor Swift tour-mania. (Radio 1’s national cume also topped 8 million again.) Most Overperforming Translator: KDZA Pueblo, Colo.,is programming the older-leaning Oldies format that ROR readers have come to appreciate on KDRI Tucson, Ariz.; WECK Buffalo, N.Y.; and elsewhere. Those stations have staked out a place in their markets. KDZA has gone 3.0-7.7-8.0, making it No. 1 in the market again on its original AM frequency and an FM translator. Here?s a mini-monitor on July 31 at 5:30 p.m.: Buckinghams, ?Hey Baby (They?re Playing Our Song)? Jonathan Edwards, ?Sunshine? Grand Funk Railroad, ?We?re an American Band? Jay Ferguson, ?Thunder Island? Steve Winwood, ?Higher Love? Cream, ?Sunshine of Your Love? Format Battle: Many U.S. markets have struggled to support one Alternative station. The format remains more robust and more current-based in Canada, in part because of the strength of Canadian rock acts. This week, Calgary becomes the third major market with an Alternative battle (Toronto has two stations; Vancouver, for the moment, has three), as CFGQ (Q107) became gold-based ?Iconic Alternative? 107.3 the Edge yesterday, against successful longtime outlet CFEX (X92.9).*The new station is doing an older-leaning and very mainstream version of gold-based Alt with elements of Adult Hits.* Best Topic: I?ve enjoyed hearing radio cover the Olympics. The games have provided topicality, a change from personalities? usual subjects, and a chance to be newly in touch with what listeners care about. That shouldn?t be remarkable, but it makes you realize how much you enjoyed radio reacting to major events in real time. It?s also been fun to go from Nova 100 Melbourne?s Jase & Lauren to Q102?s Roy, Nat & Freddie Mac and hear truly different worldwide takes on a wide variety of related topics, rather than yesterday?s barely reworded celebrity item making the rounds. Favorite Station Rediscovery: Over the last 25 years, WNRN Charlottesville, Va., *has built a network of Triple-A stations across the Southern tier of Virginia. I listened for the first time in years after the recent purchase of a Roanoke frequency. Last fall, Matt Donahue, formerly with Audacy?s Alternative stations, came aboard, and the result is the musical breadth of a good non-comm, but with the precision of a more-mainstream commercial outlet. Imaging: Over the last decade WJMH (102 Jamz) Greensboro, N.C., *has been mostly successful at avoiding the travails of Hip-Hop/R&B radio. I?ve always appreciated its accessibility and music enterprise. On a recent listen, its offbeat imaging got my attention. Some had elements of standup comedy. Other sweepers were topical or attitudinal in a way that?s hard to describe in print. And it was hosted when I heard it on early Saturday morning. Segue: Percy Faith, ?Theme From A Summer Place,? to Boston, ?Feelin? Satisfied,? on CJNE Nipawin, Sask.At least a few times a year, I find a new station playing ?Oldies XL,? a broader, deeper, and older mix than most Classic Hits outlets. It?s not unusual to find them in a smaller international market. What?s not typical is that this small-market Canadian outlet is monitored in Mediabase, which is how I found it. Hearing Percy Faith was because it apparently plays ?50s/pre-Beatles on Monday. But some ROR readers will be interested either way.* Best Station Name: Midwest?s WOZZ Wausau, Wis., returns to Active Rock after several years as Adult Hits as 94.7 The Beast.(In the station?s previous life, it was Rock 94.7.) Station Liner:*“Proud to play another Canadian artist–not because we have to, because we want to. Also because we have to.” — Calgary’s new 107.3 the Edge. Non-snarky division: “You are the most important part” of Country WUSN (US99) Chicago. Upcoming Listening Tip: I first wrote about Barry Scott?sLost 45s and its annual countdown when music from the ?70s hadn?t yet made its way back to the radio. Eventually, some of his chart-toppers returned to the mainstream: ?Jessie?s Girl,? ?Dancing Queen,? ?Escape (the Pina Colada Song).?* While the show itself isn?t ending, Lost 45s airs its final Top 100 countdown this Labor Day weekend. Hear it on WPLM (Easy 99.1) Boston,the show?s eighth flagship during its 40-year-tenure. What did you like hearing on the radio in July? Please leave a comment. more

From Radio Insight: Cox Media Group has promoted ‘Dyron Ducati’ Walker to Assistant Program Director of Adult R&B “Kiss 104.1” WALR Palmetto/Atlanta. Ducati has been with WALR since 2018 first as a part-time host before rising to midday host in April 2019. In his new role, he will be assisting with day-to-day programming duties including music curation, imaging, and community outreach. Ducati began his career as morning show producer/co-host for Hip Hop ?Q93? WQUE New Orleans in 2004. He relocated to Atlanta in 2009 and spent a decade as a traffic reporter and voicetracker for multiple markets at iHeartMedia and hosting weekends/fill-ins at Rhythmic CHR “Wild 105.7/96.7” WWVA-FM/WWLG. He stated, “?I cannot express how grateful I am for this opportunity to uplift those around me. As a black man in leadership and management, I take my impact on the community and my colleagues seriously. Thank you, Chris Eagan, Jaleigh Long, Elroy Smith, Nate Reed and the listeners of KISS 104.1for supporting me in this next chapter of my radio career!? Cox Atlanta Director of Operations Nate Reed added, ?KISS 104.1 is evolving and Dyron has proven to be a strategic, thoughtful leader which has positively impacted our team culture. This role sets him up for future success within CMG and beyond.” VP/Market Manager Jaleigh Long said, “Thrilled to have such top talent to promote from within for this important role. This is truly a testament to Dyron?s hard work and perseverance.? more

From Radio Online: Red Apple Audio Networks launches WABC Radio's Dominic Carter into syndication. The political reporter, who has been hosting the daily Midnight to 1am hour on WABC in New York, recently picked up weekdays from 3-4pm, as well. More than twenty radio stations have signed on for at least one of the two shows, More...

From Radio Online: Wondery is teaming up with Mills Entertainment, a producer and promoter of live entertainment experiences, for a multi-year collaboration to produce live tours based on Wondery's podcast series. The first of the live experiences kicks off this fall with Wondery's true crime collection "Exhibit C," bringing More...

From Radio Insight: Cox Media Group CHR 95.1 WAPE Jacksonville FL is seeking an Assistant Program Director and afternoon host. Program Director Jud Heussler is seeking a “dynamic talent to complement the existing team of live and local personalities. The ideal candidate can easily connect with people on-air, in person and on social media. Individuals applying for this position must possess a strong work ethic, be a team player, and be able to work within format parameters to maximize ratings and revenue success.” Interested applicants can apply on the Cox Media Group careers page. The current occupant of the position, Justin Cousart, will be remaining with the station as he will move to the role of Promotions and Activations Manager for Cox Jacksonville and evening host on WAPE. Cousart has been with WAPE since 2013 with time as night host and morning show producer until rising to APD/afternoon host in 2021. He also held digital content roles for Cox Jacksonville and hosts the “Up Next Hour” on Alternative “X99.5” WOKV-HD2 and “97X” WWRM-HD2 Tampa. more

From Radio Insight: Westwood One has announced that Steve Harmon will take over as host of the weekly syndicated “Country Gold” from Terri Clark starting the week of September 7. Harmon will continue in his role as morning host for Westwood One’s “Mainstream Country” network. The Country Radio Hall of Famer is best known for his teaming with Scott Evans in mornings at KPLX Dallas from 1988 to 1995 and WXTU Philadelphia from 1998 to 2001 and hosting Westwood One’s “Weekly Country Top 30 with Harmon and Evans”. Harmon also has served as a producer for The Kidd Kraddick Show and WBGG Miami’s Paul and Young Ron Show. Clark had hosted “Country Gold” since April 2016 when she replaced Alabama’s Randy Owen as host of the show. more

From Radio Online: Westwood One taps Steve Harmon to assume the host seat for "Country Gold," the four-hour syndicated weekend show centered around the biggest country hits of the 90s, beginning the weekend of September 7-8. Harmon will replace long-time host Terri Clark, who will leave Westwood One after the August More...

From Radio Insight: Nielsen is delaying the release of the remainder of the Spring 2024 diary surveys and the upcoming July 2024 monthly diary releases due to data processing issues. The delay involves all full Spring survey reports set to be released to clients between August 2 and August 8 as well at the Qualitative Respondent-Level Data for markets released on August 1. New release dates has yet to be announced for the remaining data. The following Spring 2024 markets with the date they were set to be released have been affected: On Monday, August 5: Spring ratings for Anchorage, Binghamton, Charleston WV, Erie, Eugene/Springfield, Evansville, Huntington/Ashland, Macon, Morgantown/Clarksburg/Fairmont, Rockford, Tallahassee, Valdosta and Wausau/Stevens Point. On Tuesday, August 6: Spring ratings for Amarillo, Bryan/College Station, Cape Cod, Columbus GA, Frederick, Lubbock, Odessa/Midland, Redding, Sheboygan, Terre Haute, Traverse City/Petoskey, and Waco. On Wednesday, August 7: Spring ratings for Cedar Rapids, Chico, Duluth/Superior, Fargo/Moorhead, Florence, Grand Forks, Harrisonburg, Laredo, St. Cloud, Waterloo/Cedar Falls, and Winchester. On Thursday, August 8: Spring ratings for Columbia MO, Eau Claire, Grand Island/Kearney/Hastings, Joplin, La Crosse, Monroe, Panama City, Parkersburg/Marietta, Rochester MN, and Wheeling. On Friday, August 9: Spring ratings for Bismarck, Jackson TN, San Angelo, Sioux City, and Sioux Falls. more

From Radio Insight: LM Communications Classic Hits “Kiss 96.9” WGKS Paris/Lexington KY has added Randi West to track afternoons. West most recently served as Program Director of Hubbard Hot AC 97.9 WRMF West Palm Beach until the end of January, but continues to track middays for the station. Prior to joining WRMF in 2020, West spent nine years programming AC ?Mix 100.7? WMTX Tampa. She has also programmed CHR ?G105? WDCG Raleigh and worked on-air in Cincinnati, Toledo, Champaign IL, and Springfield IL and was one of Clear Channel?s most prolific CHR voicetrackers in the mid-late 2000s. LM Communications President Lynn Martin said, “We are excited to welcome Randi West to the Kiss 96.9FM family. er passion for music and her vibrant personality will undoubtedly resonate with our listeners and bring a new level of energy to our programming.? Program Director Patrick Scott said, ?I am so excited to be working with Randi again! She brings entertainment to the listener like no other!? West’s addition completes a lineup revamp that saw Scott move from afternoons to mornings after the departure of remote morning tracker Trisha Moore in April. more

From Radio Insight: Changes are amidst at Howard University Adult R&B 96.3 WHUR Washington DC as Oceanic Tradewinds and Compass Media Networks’ “The Frank Ski Show with Nina Brown” and “The Original Quiet Storm” host John Monds have departed the station. Both hosts had rejoined WHUR in July 2020. Ski had an early run in afternoons at WHUR from 2013-2015 in-between his two stints at WVEE Atlanta. Before moving to Atlanta in 1998, Ski spent a decade in Baltimore working at ?V103? WXYV and ?92Q? WERQ where he was also influential in the then strong Baltimore house music scene of the late 80s and early 90s. Until earlier this year, Ski had been pulling double-duty hosting mornings for Cox Media Group’s “Kiss 104.1” WALR Atlanta and hosting the syndicated show for WHUR and stations across the country. Oceanic Tradewinds CEO Gary Bernstein tells RadioInsight, “Frank’s contract ended on Friday with WHUR after a successful 4 year run and unfortunately we couldn’t come to an agreement on a new deal. The program was consistently the # 1 25-54 music program in the DC area including last month (June). Sean Plater and Al Payne represent the best of what radio has to offer. They are both world class radio executives and incredible people . We couldn’t have asked for better partners.” Monds also had returned to WHUR in July 2020 to host ?The Original Quiet Storm? from 730pm to midnight weeknights after previously hosting mornings at the station in the early 2000s. Monds had previously spent a decade at Radio One R&B “Majic 102.3” WMMJ hosting their nightly ?Love and R&B?, which was later syndicated by Reach Media. Monds has also worked at KRBV and KKBT Los Angeles, WILV and WVAZ Chicago, WUSL Philadelphia, and WQHT New York in his career. more

From Radio Insight: Hubbard Radio has appointed John Goforth as Vice President/General Manager of Podcasts based in Chicago. Goforth spent the past five years as Chief Revenue Officer for Magellan AI. Goforth began his career in commercial radio sales holding account executive roles at Clear Channel, KMOX, KFNS, and WXOS all in St. Louis and WMVP Chicago before joining WSCR/WXRT Chicago as Local Sales Manager in 2012. He would move to podcasting in 2016 holding roles as VP/Advertising Partnerships at Midroll Media, SVP/Podcast Revenue Strategy for iHeartMedia, SVP/Sales for HowStuffWorks, and Head of Audience Development and Business Development for WaitWhat. In his new role, Goforth will collaborate closely with local Hubbard Radio markets to enhance sales strategies for existing podcasts. And as part of the Hubbard Radio corporate team, he will create new podcast initiatives and strategic partnerships, to build an even more robust podcast network. Hubbard EVP/CFO Dave Bestler commented, ?We fully understand and embrace the evolution in our business from radio to audio. We are creating must-hear content in all eight of our Hubbard Radio markets, and listeners are increasingly accessing our content on-demand. John will help expand our podcast offerings, while growing revenue with the podcasts we already have.? Goforth shared, ?I couldn?t be more excited to join the amazing team at Hubbard and help grow their already impressive portfolio. It?s thrilling to be at the intersection of local and national in the podcast space. As we?ve seen in other channels, cracking the code on local is the key to explosive growth.? Hubbard Radio President/CEO Ginny Hubbard commented, ?The minute I met with John, I knew he was the right person to lead this important initiative. Hubbard Broadcasting has been creating engaging audio for over 100 years. We are proud of our heritage but are also embracing the next century as listening evolves to include digital and on-demand platforms. John?s background in sales leadership, strategy, and analytics makes him the perfect leader to work with our local markets.? more

From Radio Online: Hubbard Radio appoints John Goforth as Vice President/General Manager of Podcasts. Goforth, a veteran expert in broadcast and podcast sales and content strategy. Most recently, he served as Chief Revenue Officer for Magellan AI, where he spearheaded sales strategy and business development. His industry More...

From Radio Online: Heide Jones is named Station Manager of Christian KNWS (Life 101.9) in Waterloo, IA. She'll join the Northwestern Media station on September 9. Jones most recently served at Hope Media Group in Houston in the areas of donor development and radio mentoring. "I am thrilled to be joining the incredible team More...

From Radio Online: KPWR (Power 106)/Los Angeles Imaging Director Andrew Berger is named Senior Imaging Director for Meruelo Media's Audio Brands, effective immediately. In his new role, Berger will oversee imaging for Power 106, Cali 93.9, KLOS-FM and 93.5 KDAY. Previously, Berger served as Power 106's Imaging Director. He has More...

From Radio Insight: Meruelo Media has promoted “Power 106” KPWR Los Angeles Imaging Director Andrew Berger to Senior Imaging Director overseeing all four of the company’s stations. Berger has been with KPWR since 2016 after previous tenures at Dom Nero Imaging and The Mix Group. In his new role Berger will add imaging oversight for Classic Hip Hop 93.5 KDAY, Spanish CHR “Cali 93.9” KLLI, and Rock 95.5 KLOS. Meruelo Media SVP/Audio Brands and Content Pio Ferro commented, “?Andrew is one of the country’s best and most innovative imaging directors. He is highly creative with great ears and knows how to make our brands sound their absolute best.” Berger stated, “?Thank you to Otto Padron, Tomas Trujillo, and Pio Ferro for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. I look forward to elevating our already incredible imaging team.? more

From Radio Online: Audacy adds "The Will Cain Show" on KRLD-AM (Newsradio 1080 KRLD) in Dallas, weekdays from 7-8pm CT, effective immediately. Cain tackles the latest headlines from his unique perspective, along with long-form interviews with leading figures and live calls from listeners. The show merges the worlds of news and More...

From Radio Online: iHeartPodcasts joins forces with Thoroughbred Studios, a joint venture from Jeff Bewkes (previously Chairman/CEO of Time Warner), Sir Howard Stringer (previously Chairman/CEO of Sony Corporation) and television veteran Jeremy Fox, to develop a new podcast slate that will delve into More...

From Radio Online: Larry Elder rejoins the Salem Radio Network, Salem News Channel and Salem Podcast Network, effective August 5. "Sage from South Central" is back after a 2-year hiatus, and he will replace Brandon Tatum. Elder is well known for over 20 years as a radio talk host in Los Angeles. He joined Salem's owned station More...

From Radio Insight: Nielsen begins its monthly release of PPM ratings with today’s Day 1 update including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Long Island, Riverside/San Bernardino, San Jose, and Middlesex/Somerset/Union. All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings. New YorkiHeartMedia takes the top three spots in the Big Apple with AC “106.7 Lite-FM” WLTW down 8.9 – 8.2 – 7.3. Classic Rock “Q104.3” WAXQ holds at a 6.9 share. CHR “Z100” WHTZ is up 5.7 to 5.9, which Ratings Expert Chris Huff notes is its highest share since March 2017. Audacy Classic Hits 101.1 WCBS-FM slips 5.6 to 5.2. MediaCo Adult R&B 107.5 WBLS continues its rise 3.9 – 4.8 – 4.9. The Hot AC battle tightens as Audacy’s “New 102.7” WNEW is down 4.4 to 4.0, while iHeart’s 103.5 WKTU is up 3.6 to 4.0. Red Apple Media Conservative Talk 770 WABC rises 3.3 to 3.8. MediaCo Hip Hop “Hot 97” WQHT trends up 2.0 – 2.2 – 2.4. iHeartMedia’s “Power 105.1” WWPR-FM is off 2.0 to 1.8. Los AngelesAudacy Classic Hits “K-Earth 101” KRTH jumps 5.7 – 6.4 – 7.3, which Huff notes is a new record high share for the station. iHeartMedia AC 103.5 KOST is down 5.8 to 5.3 followed by co-owned CHR 102.7 KIIS-FM holding at a 5.1 share and Hot AC “104.3 My-FM” KBIG steady at a 4.7. Audacy Rhythmic AC “94.7 The Wave” KTWV is up 4.2 to 4.5. Classical 91.5 KUSC is up 2.1 – 2.4 – 2.7, which is also a new record high for the station. Mount Wilson FM Broadcasters’ “Go Country 105” KKGO is up 1.8 – 2.0 – 2.4. Public News/Talk/AAA 89.9 KCRW rises 1.5 – 2.3 – 2.4. Univision Spanish Adult Hits “Recuerdo 98.3/103.9” KRCD/KRCV slides 3.3 – 2.5 – 2.3. Entravision’s “Jose 107.1/97.5” KLYY/KSSE/KSSD is down 2.3 – 2.2 – 1.4. ChicagoHubbard Classic Rock “97.1 The Drive” WDRV reclaims the Chicago lead up 6.1 to 6.6. iHeartMedia Adult R&B “V103” WVAZ is up 6.2 to 6.5. iHeartMedia Soft AC “93.9 Lite-FM” WLIT slides to third down 6.6 to 5.9. Audacy AAA 93.1 WXRT climbs 4.7 to 5.3. Audacy News 780 WBBM/105.9 WCFS dips 5.4 to 5.2. Audacy Country “US 99” WUSN drops 5.1 to 4.0. Weigel Broadcasting Soft Oldies “87.7 MeTV-FM” WRME-LP jumps up 2.9 to 3.9. Cumulus Classic Hits 94.7 WLS-FM is down 4.2 to 3.9. Univision Regional Mexican “Que Buena 105.1” WOJO slides 5.2 – 4.2 – 3.7 – 3.1. The CHR battle tightens as Audacy’s “B96” WBBM-FM is up 2.0 – 2.1 – 2.4, while iHeartMedia’s “103.5 Kiss-FM” WKSC is down 3.1 to 2.6. After months of gains, Hubbard’s Millennial Hits “Throwback 100.3” WTBC-FM holds at a 2.2 share. Audacy Rhythmic Throwbacks “104.3 Jams” WBMX slides 3.5 – 3.2 – 3.0. Audacy Sports “670 The Score” WSCR falls 3.2 – 2.7 – 2.2. Dallas/Fort WorthAudacy Classic Hits “98.7 The Spot” KSPF continues its summer surge 4.0 – 4.6 – 6.0 – 6.4, which Ratings Expert Chris Huff notes is the station’s largest share since Holiday 2017. Audacy Variety Hits “100.3 Jack-FM” KJKK gains right behind 4.0 – 4.5 – 5.6. Salem Christian AC 94.9 KLTY rises 3.9 – 4.1 – 4.6. iHeartMedia CHR “106.1 Kiss-FM” KHKS-FM swings 4.6 – 3.9 – 4.5. Univision Regional Mexican “Que Buena 94.1” KLNO continues its slide 5.2 – 4.9 – 4.4 to tie for fifth with Cumulus Country “99.5 The Wolf” KPLX (5.0 – 4.5 – 4.4). Cumulus’ “New Country 96.3” KSCS is up 3.7 to 4.2. Service Broadcasting Adult R&B “105.7 Smooth R&B” KRNB rebounds 3.3 to 4.0, while Radio One’s competing “Majic 94.5” KZMJ slides 2.6 – 2.3 – 1.8. Following the end of the Mavericks’ NBA playoff run, Cumulus Sports “The Ticket” 1310 KTCK/96.7 KTCK-FM slides 5.3 – 5.1 – 4.2, while iHeartMedia’s team flagship Rock “97.1 The Eagle” KEGL drops 2.7 to 1.6. iHeartMedia Hot AC “Mix 102.9” KDMX rises 2.6 – 3.1 – 3.3. Mediaco Spanish AC “Luna 98.3” KBOC trends down 1.8 – 1.1 – 0.9. Christian 90.9 KCBI-FM climbs 1.7 – 2.2 – 2.6, which Huff notes is a record high for the station. San FranciscoPublic News/Talk 88.5 KQED-FM takes the Bay Area lead holding at a 7.1 share. Bonneville AC 96.5 KOIT drops 7.7 to 6.7. iHeartMedia Soft AC “98.1 The Breeze” KISQ climbs up 4.5 – 5.1 – 5.4 – 6.1. Audacy News 740 KCBS/106.9 KFRC is up 5.4 to 5.8. Classical 90.3 KDFC surges up 3.1 – 4.0 – 5.0, which sets a new record high. Ahead of its rebranding on Friday, iHeartMedia Classic Hits “103.7 80s Plus” KOSF slips 2.9 – 2.7 – 2.6. Univision Regional Mexican “Que Buena 98.9/99.1” KSOL/KSQL slides 2.9 – 2.3 – 2.1. Houston/GalvestonHope Media Group Christian AC 89.3 KSBJ continues to lead down 9.6 – 8.6 – 7.6. Radio One Adult R&B “Majic 102.1” KMJQ rises 5.4 to 5.9. Radio One Classic Rock “107.5/106.9 The Eagle” KGLK/KHPT rises 5.0 to 5.7 to tie for third with iHeartMedia AC “Sunny 99.1” KODA (5.8 to 5.7). Audacy Variety Hits “95.7 The Spot” KKHH is up 5.0 to 5.3. Radio One Country “93Q” KKBQ is up 3.9 to 4.8. Hurricane Beryl coverage helps iHeartMedia News/Talk 740 KTRH gain 3.3 to 4.6. Public News/Talk 89.7 KUHF climbs 3.4 – 4.1 – 4.3. iHeart Rock/Alternative “94.5 The Buzz” KTBZ-FM falls 6.0 – 5.2 – 4.5, while sister Hip Hop “93.7 The Beat” KQBT drops 3.8 – 3.2 – 2.8. Cumulus CHR 104.1 KRBE is up 3.1 to 3.6. Audacy Spanish CHR “Mega 101” KLOL rises 2.9 – 3.3 – 3.6. Houston Christian Broadcasting Christian 105.7 KHCB-FM is down 3.1 to 2.2. Univision Regional Mexican “Que Buena 102.9” KLTN is down 3.4 to 2.6. AtlantaCox News/Talk 750 WSB/95.5 WSBB moves unto the lead with a big 7.2 to 9.1 gain. Cox AC “B98.5” WSB-FM is up 6.7 to 6.9, while sister Classic Rock “97.1 The River” WSRV falls 8.2 to 6.7. Radio One Adult R&B “Majic 107.5/97.5” WAMJ/WUMJ falls 7.5 to 6.2. Cox Adult R&B “Kiss 104.1” WALR is up 5.7 to 5.9. Audacy Hip Hop/R&B “V103” WVEE is up 4.7 – 4.9 – 5.3. Both Country stations continue to rise. Cumulus’ “New Country 101.5” WKHX climbs 3.0 – 3.2 – 3.5. iHeart’s “94.9 The Bull” WUBL is up 2.6 – 3.1 – 3.2. iHeartMedia Hip Hop “96.1 The Beat” WRDG inches up 2.1 to 2.2 on its new frequency, while CHR “Power 105.3” WWPW continues its fall 0.5 to 0.4. PhiladelphiaiHeartMedia Adult R&B 105.3 WDAS-FM falls 9.0 to 8.2. Audacy Sports 94.1 WIP is up 7.5 to 7.7, while its stream adds a 1.7 to 2.1 gain. Beasley Media Rock 93.3 WMMR is off 7.9 – 7.6 – 7.2 with sister Classic Rock 102.9 WMGK down 8.5 – 7.2 – 6.7. Audacy News 1060 KYW/103.9 WPHI holds at a 5.0 share with its stream adding an additional 0.8 share. Audacy AC “B101” WBEB drops 5.7 – 5.5 – 4.6, while sister Classic Hits “Big 98.1” WOGL is down 4.2 to 3.8. Beasley Variety Hits “95.7 Ben-FM” WBEN-FM is up 3.3 to 3.8. iHeart Hip Hop “Power 99” WUSL is up 3.1 to 3.6. Spanish CHR “Rumba 106.1” WUMR trends up 1.3 – 1.6 – 2.0. Audacy Conservative Talk 1210 WPHT rises 2.2 to 2.8 with its stream up 0.7 to 1.0. AAA 88.5 WXPN is down 3.1 to 2.1. iHeartMedia CHR “Q102” WIOQ falls 2.5 to 1.8. Nassau/SuffolkCox Media Group Classic Rock 102.3 WBAB/95.3 WHFM maintains its sizable lead down 9.1 to 8.0. iHeartMedia CHR “Z100” WHTZ follows up 4.9 to 5.4. Audacy News 1010 WINS/92.3 WINS-FM dips 5.2 to 5.0. iHeart Classic Rock “Q104.3” WAXQ drops 4.9 to 4.1. Connoisseur Media Hot AC 97.5 WALK is down 5.6 – 4.5 – 4.0 to tie for fifth with Cox CHR 106.1 WBLI as it jumps 3.2 to 4.0. Connoisseur Soft AC “98.3 K-Joy” WKJY falls 4.9 to 3.4, which ties sister Country “103.1 The Wolf” WWWF as it continues to gain 3.0 to 3.4. Riverside/San BernardinoAnaheim Brodcasting Classic Hits 99.9 KOLA-FM trends up 8.3 – 8.6 – 9.2. Entravision Spanish Adult Hits “Jose 97.5” KLYY drops 8.3 to 7.0. Univision Spanish AC “107.5 K-Love” KLVE inches up 4.4 to 4.6. Audacy Country “95.1 K-Frog” KFRG holds at a 4.4 share. MediaCo Regional Mexican “Que Buena 96.1” KRQB rises 3.5 to 3.8. Good News Broadcasting Christian AC 89.7 KSGN continues its slide 3.7 – 3.2 – 2.9. iHeartMedia Hot AC “104.3 My-FM” KBIG is down 4.2 – 3.8 – 2.8. Point Broadcasting Rhythmic AC “Old School 104.7” KQIE falls 2.4 to 1.6. San JoseBonneville CHR “99.7 Now” KMVQ leads the visible stations surging up 3.9 to 5.4. Alpha Media Hot AC “Mix 106.5” KEZR (down 5.5 to 4.8) and Bonneville AC 96.5 KOIT (up 4.6 to 4.8) tie for second. Bonneville Classic Rock “98.5 K-Fox” KUFX is down 5.3 to 4.7. Univision Regional Mexican “Que Buena 98.9/99.1” KSOL/KSQL is down 6.5 – 5.1 – 4.5. iHeartMedia CHR “Wild 94.9” KYLD is down 3.9 to 3.0. SBS Regional Mexican “La Raza 93.3” KRZZ falls 3.9 to 2.4. Audacy Hot AC “Alice 97.3” KLLC slides 3.3 – 2.7 – 2.0. Bonneville Adult R&B 102.9 KBLX rises 1.5 – 1.9 – 2.4. iHeartMedia Hip Hop 106.1 KMEL gains 1.4 to 2.2. Cumulus Sports 680 KNBR/104.5 KNBR-FM drops 3.5 – 3.2 – 2.0. Middlesex/Somerset/UnioniHeartMedia Classic Rock “Q104.3” WAXQ maintains its lead down 8.9 – 8.6 – 7.5. Townsquare Media Conservative Talk/Classic Hits “New Jersey 101.5” WKXW rises 6.3 to 6.9. Beasley Media AC “Magic 98.3” WMGQ jumps 5.3 to 6.2. SBS Spanish Tropical “Mega 97.9” WSKQ gains 4.3 – 4.6 – 5.1. iHeartMedia AC “106.7 Lite-FM” WLTW is up 4.3 to 5.0. Audacy Hot AC “New 102.7” WNEW drops 5.8 to 4.7. iHeartMedia’s 103.5 WKTU jumps 2.0 to 3.4. iHeart CHR “Z100” WHTZ is down 6.0 – 5.3 – 4.6. more

From Radio Insight: Two and a half years after exiting Salem Media, Larry Elder is returning to Salem’s national Conservative Talk lineup in his former 6-9pm Eastern/3-6pm Pacific timeslot. Elder previously hosted the timeslot from 2015 until exiting in April 2022 for a failed gubernatorial campaign in California and a presidential campaign in 2023. He also hosted at 790 KABC Los Angeles from 1994 to 2008 and again from 2010 to 2014, while syndicated by ABC Radio Networks from 2002 to 2007. The timeslot was most recently held by ‘Officer’ Brandon Tatum. The new version of his show will be a simulcast of his ?Larry Elder – We?ve Got a Country to Save? podcast and will also air on Salem News Channel. ?By popular demand the watchman returns to his post,? commented Larry when asked about his return to radio. ?Larry is one of a rare breed who actually grew in popularity and influence AFTER he departed the radio,? said Phil Boyce, Senior VP of Spoken Word for Salem Media Group. ?Now we get to hear his sage words of wisdom daily on radio stations across the country, on Salem News Channel, and the Salem Podcast Network.? ?I started doing radio because I was inspired by Larry, so when the opportunity arose for Larry to come back to the radio, I was honored to make room for him like he did for me a few years ago,? said Brandon Tatum. ?You will still be able to hear me on my YouTube channel, and everywhere else, and I will continue to be a fan of Larry Elder,? said Brandon. more

From Radio Insight: Alpha Media CHR “Live 95.5” KBFF Portland has added Zo? Ferguson to its afternoon show alongside Content Director Dylan Salisbury. Ferguson, described as a Snapchat influencer, entrepreneur, and singer-songwriter, will join Salisbury in afternoons from 3-7pm for the “Dylan and Zo? Show”. Alpha Media EVP/Content Phil Becker commented, “Zo??s natural ability to connect with audiences online is evident from her following of over 630K. Creators like Zo? represent the future of broadcasting.? Regarding Salisbury, Becker added, “We needed someone to push the buttons, and Dylan was available. Every show needs someone to handle the mundane tasks, and Dylan fits that role perfectly. Zo? will be the star while Dylan ensures we meet the minimum requirement of having a warm body in the studio.” Salisbury added, “Thanks to the corporate hack, I?ve got another job. Phil let me know I won?t be getting paid anymore but it?ll ?look great on my resume.? He also mentioned that with this new role, there will be ?plenty of opportunities for remotes and endorsements.? We all know Phil is ?brilliant? (just ask him, he?ll tell you), but this is one of those Phil-Osophies I wish he would?ve forgotten.? Ferguson noted “I’m thrilled to join Live 95.5. It?s the station I grew up listening to. This is an amazing opportunity, and I can’t wait to connect with my hometown in a new way.? more

From Radio Insight: Encouragement Media Group has purchased Christian AC “93.3 The Fish” KKSP Bryant/Little Rock AR from Salem Media Group for $1.55 million. With an LMA starting on September 1, KKSP will rebrand as “93.3 KVNE” becoming the third market for the Christian AC brand based at 89.5 KVNE Tyler TX and also heard on 89.1 KVSE Blanchard/Shreveport LA moving to a non-commercial operation. Encouragement Media Group President/CEO Troy Kriechbaum commented, ?We are excited to continue the legacy of pointing people to Jesus that Salem?s 93.3 The Fish started nine years ago here in Little Rock. We look forward to building on what The Fish has done and are committed to partnering with local ministries to strengthen the community impact for Christ in Little Rock.? Salem Media Group retains its three other brands in the Little Rock market: Christian Preaching “Faith Talk 99.5” KDIS-FM Little Rock, Conservative Talk “101.1 The Answer” KDXE Cammack Village, and Gospel “Rejoice” 1380 KZTS North Little Rock/103.3 K277DP Little Rock/105.5 K288EZ Little Rock. more