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From Radio Insight: Jon Pole and Andrew Dickson’s Border Broadcasting has flipped Gold AC “102.7 The Lake” WLYK Cape Vincent NY to Classic Hits “102.7 Wow-FM“. The move comes ahead of Pole and Dickson’s My Broadcasting Company completing the acquisition of AC ?Move 98.3? CFLY-FM and ?Pure Country 99? CKLC-FM Kingston ON from Bell Media. The change at WLYK moves the station into its own lane away from CFLY-FM under My Broadcasting VP/Content Rob Mise. Border Broadcasting had acquired WLYK in early 2023 for $322,000. The “Lake-FM” brand launched in March 2023 targeting Kingston ON after a couple weeks stunting with “stripper music” as “102.7 The Pole“. The new “Wow-FM” will feature Kingston market stalwarts Gary ‘Big G’ McColman and Wayne ‘Matty’ Mathews in mornings and “Throwback Nation Radio” with Tony Lorino at night. “Big G & Matty” previously spent sixteen years at Rogers Sports & Entertainment’s “Country 93.5” CKXC-FM Kingston from 2004 to 2020. more

From Radio Insight: Meredith Communications Country 96.5 KSOM Audubon/Atlantic IA has appointed Chris Varney as Sports Director. Varney joins the company after previously spending thirteen years as Sports Director at Alpha Media Grinnell IA when he was part of the company’s cuts in May. A Maryland native, Varney has also worked at KSCJ Sioux City IA and has done play-by-play for Briar Cliff University and Grinnell College sports. He was the 2023 Iowa Athletic Directors “Broadcaster of the Year”. Varney fills the opening created by Zach Collins departing to move to Indiana to pursue a career in education. more

From Radio Insight: Sacred Heart University had appointed Brad Dancer as General Manager of its “WSHU Public Radio” and its three programming services in Connecticut and Lons Island. Dancer joins WSHU after a brief stint as EVP/Research and Insights for Canela Media. He has also served as SVP/Global Data & Analytics for WWE and spent two decades at National Geographic rising to EVP/Global Data, Insights & Brand Standards. Dancer began his career in local television research for stations in Detroit, Raleigh and Washington DC. Dancer has been an adjunct professor at Roosevelt University teaching technology strategy in the performing arts and serves on the boards of All People Marketplace, Modal Learning and CT Gift of Adoption. Dancer earned his master?s in business administration from the University of Maryland and a bachelor?s degree in communications and film studies from Purdue University, where he has often been a guest lecturer. He previously served on the department of communication advisory board there. Sacred Heart University President John Petillo said, “WSHU is a unique organization whose mission is to serve our community with extraordinary programming that informs and inspires. I am confident that Dancer will foster a culture of innovation and shepherd the station into a new era of content creation that goes well beyond the radio.? Dancer commented, ?WSHU has a remarkable legacy of excellence, and I am honored to be part of this community. The collective talent and passion of the WSHU team has earned us the loyalty of our dedicated audience as well as countless prestigious awards. This uniquely positions us for success, and I am confident that, together, we will achieve even greater things.? WSHU operates three programming services. Public News/Talk on 89.9 WSUF Noyack NY, 1260 WSHU Westport, 1340 WYBC New Haven, 1400 WYBC Stamford, and translators in Danbury, Derby, and Northford CT and Selden NY. Public News/Talk and Classical music on 91.1 WSHU-FM Fairfield CT and translators in Stamford CT, Huntington Station NY, and Ridge NY. Classical music on WSUF-HD2 and a translator in Noyack NY. more

From Radio Insight: Connoisseur Media has agreed to sell Country 99.9 WFRE and News/Talk 930 WFMD Frederick MD to Williamsburg VA based Local Daily Media. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Previously known as Davis Media, Frederick will become the company’s third market after it recently walked away from its purchase of JAM Media Solutions seven stations in the Outer Banks of North Carolina and Muscatine IA out of Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation. The company owns Country “93.7 The Dude” WNTB and AAA “98.3 The Penguin” WUIN in Wilmington NC and AAA “92.3 The Tide” WTYD and “107.9 Cannon Country” WBQK in the Williamsburg VA area. The company also operates local news platforms in both markets. Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw stated, ?While it?s difficult for us to part with our Frederick stations, we were convinced that Local Daily Media?s management leadership and its focus in the Maryland/Virginia region could move these stations forward in a way we would be proud of. Senior management of Local Daily Media includes longtime Connoisseur partner Mike Dufort, who we have worked with closely and respect. Mike understands local radio and shares our view on the need for radio to be involved with and serve the local community.? Dufort, President of Local Daily Media followed, “With my nearly 11 years of working with Jeff and the entire Connoisseur team, I deeply understand and appreciate the care and nurturing that went into building these stations and I?m excited for the opportunity to continue along their journey to reaching even greater heights.? Local Daily Media CFO Adam Crotty said, “We?re incredibly fortunate to welcome these legendary stations, along with their talented and dedicated teams, to our growing organization. Their rich history of supporting and improving the vibrant Frederick community will undoubtedly inspire our entire team to find new ways to positively impact each community we serve.? Connoisseur Media retains its eleven stations in Fairfield County and New Haven CT and Long Island NY. It had acquired the two stations in Frederick in 2019 from iHeartMedia’s Aloha Stations Trust in exchange for its cluster in Erie PA. more

From Radio Online: Good Karma Brands has announced that WKTI-FM (94.5 ESPN)/Milwaukee will remain the official radio home of Marquette University basketball through the 2027-28 season. This longstanding partnership ensures that Marquette Golden Eagles fans will continue to enjoy coverage of their team More...

From Radio Insight: For the second day in-a-row, Mid-West Family Broadcasting has made a format change at its South Bend IN cluster as CHR “Live 99.9” WQLQ Benton Harbor MI has flipped to Alternative. Positioning as “The Alternative”, the station is spotlighting artists including The Killers, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, and Pearl Jam. The new identity debuted at 12pm today with Foo Fighters “Best of You”, Smashing Pumpkins “Disarm”, and Alien Ant Farm “Smooth Criminal”. WQLQ had debuted its CHR brand in October 2016. The station had been dropping in the ratings over the past few years from a 4.9 share in Fall 2022 to 2.7 in Fall 2023. The flip leaves Sound Management’s “U93” 92.9 WNDV-FM as the only CHR in the market. WNDV-FM had a 7.7 share in Fall 2023. The new format positions the station closest to Federated Media Rock “103.9 The Bear” WRBR, which was fifth in the market with a 5.4. The flip at WQLQ follows the company dropping its Country “96.1 The Ton” brand on 96.1 W241AD/WQLQ-HD3 in favor of a simulcast of Sports 960 WSBT on Tuesday. more

From Radio Insight: The ongoing cutbacks across Alpha Media stations has ended the 10am-12pm talk show on 1460 WHBC Canton OH as host Jordan Miller as been let go from the company. Miller has hosted “Live and Local” on WHBC for the past three years, which has now been placed by the Dave Ramsey Show. WHBC Content Director Pam Cook told the Canton Repository, “It was a really tough decision but something that had to be done due to the financial issues with Alpha Media.” Miller also hosted weekends/fill-ins at sister Hot AC “Mix 94.1” WHBC-FM and was the only cut at the two stations. Miller shared on Facebook, “My radio show on WHBC was unexpectedly cut due to financial reasons last week. A show I had for three years is over. I was shocked and stunned about the news but forever grateful for my time on air at WHBC and Mix 94.1. I in no way believe this was the decision of my bosses at the radio station, but a corporate move out of their control. No ill feelings towards the station, they gave me such a strong stepping stone if I decide to pursue radio again.” Prior to joining WHBC, Miller served as a reporter for WTOV-TV Wheeling WV and WKYC Cleveland. He also serves as editor of three weekly newspapers and runs JordanMiller.News covering the Canton area. more

From Radio Insight: Roy Leavitt’s Faith Broadcasting Inc. will cease operations of Christian AC “106.9 The Heart” KHRT-FM and Southern Gospel 1320 KHRT Minot ND on July 31. Leavitt, whose family has owned the AM since 1982 and launched the FM in 1992, said that support and advertising has fallen to a level where Faith Broadcasting is no longer able to continue operating the stations. He told KMOT-TV that they are seeking a buyer. The FM currently features programming mostly from Salem Music Network, while the AM features a full-service local morning show hosted by Jonas Nelson and a local afternoon show with Chad Olson. Nelson, who has been with KHRT since 1996, also serves as Program Director of both stations. The stations were in heavily competitive Christian marketplace in Minot with nearly a third of the signals in town featuring religious programming. In a message shared on KHRT.com, Leavitt writes: Ecclesiastes says there is a time and a season for everything. Today I’m here to let you know that the season for KHRT Radio has come to an end. In this very difficult economy that we live in, support and advertising has fallen to a level where Faith Broadcasting is no longer able to continue operating the stations. July 31st will be the final day of broadcasting for 1320 KHRT and The Heart 106.9. I want to say a huge “thank you” to listeners, prayer warriors, Sharathon givers, and the many advertisers who have helped to sustain this ministry for decades. We have appreciated your partnership in proclaiming the Good News of the Gospel as local Christian stations. May God bless you and keep you. more

From Radio Insight: Nielsen continues its releases of the June 2024 continuous diary market and Spring 2024 biannual ratings surveys today. Today’s markets include June monthly ratings for Dayton, Fort Myers, Grand Rapids, Metro Fairfield County, Tucson and Tulsa. Spring ratings for Danbury, Fort Smith, Kalamazoo, Lima/Van Wert, McAllen/Brownsville/Harlingen, Muskegon, New Haven, and Sarasota. Other markets coming this week: On Wednesday, July 24: June monthly ratings for Albuquerque, Allentown/Bethlehem, El Paso, Fresno, Honolulu, Knoxville, and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Spring ratings for Johnson City/Kingsport/Bristol, Las Cruces, and Williamsport. On Thursday, July 25: June monthly ratings for Akron, Bakersfield, Charleston SC, Harrisburg/Lebanon/Carlisle, and Omaha/Council Bluffs. Spring ratings for Canton, Hagerstown/Chambersburg, Lancaster PA, Lincoln, Myrtle Beach, New London, Wilmington DE, and York. On Friday, July 26: June monthly ratings for Columbia SC, Des Moines, Greenville/New Bern/Jacksonville NC, Little Rock, Monterey/Salinas/Santa Cruz, Spokane, and Springfield MA. Spring ratings for Gainesville/Ocala, Hot Springs, and Stockton. more

From Radio Online: iHeartPodcasts and Pushkin Industries announced a new six-part true crime podcast that will dive into the 2020 disappearance of Lydia "Dia" Abrams in the beautiful mountain town of Idyllwild, CA. Throughout the series, journalist Lucy Sherriff will reveal the culmination of her four-year investigation into More...

From Radio Online: Cumulus Media promotes Mike Hohler to Program Director for its San Francisco Bay Area Sports stations KNBR-AM (680), KGO-FM (104.5), KGO-AM (The Spread 810 AM) and KTCT (1050). Hohler is currently Assistant Program Director for the stations, and joined the San Francisco cluster in 2002 as midday producer for More...

From Radio Insight: Mid-West Family Broadcasting has flipped Country “96.1 The Ton” W241AD South Bend IN/99.9 WQLQ-HD3 Benton Harbor MI to a simulcast of Sports 960 WSBT South Bend. The flip reverses the move made in June 2021 when the translator broke off of its simulcast of WSBT to create an in-market competitor to Federated Media’s “B100” 100.7 WBYT. In the Fall 2023 Nielsen Audio ratings, WBYT had a 7.2 share with “The Ton” at a 0.9. The station is currently running promos during breaks redirecting Country listeners to co-owned “97.5 Y Country” WYTZ Bridgman/Benton Harbor MI, which is a rimshot signal at best in South Bend. WSBT, which is the local affiliate of South Bend’s Notre Dame football and basketball and South Bend Cubs basbeall, currently carries a mix of programming from Fox Sports Radio and Infinity Sports Network along with a local 5-7pm show hosted by Darin Pritchett focusing on Fighting Irish football. With just the AM signal, WSBT had a 1.4 share last Fall. more

From Radio Insight: The “WAMC/Northeast Public Radio” network based at 1400 WAMC/90.3 WAMC-FM Albany NY has announced the appointment of Sarah Gilbert as President/CEO to fill the position vacant since Alan Chartock retired in May 2023 after 42 years leading the organization. Gilbert most recently served as President and Chief Content Officer for the Chicago Council On Global Affairs following eight years at NPR where she rose from Senior Supervising Editor of Weekend Edition to Executive Producer of Morning Edition and creator and EP of the daily news podcast Up First to Vice President of News during her tenure. She spent much of her early career at the BBC based in London, Brussels and Washington DC as an editor, producer, and Deputy American Bureau Chief and at American Public Media’s Marketplace as Managing Editor. WAMC Board Chair Dorothy Reynolds stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Sarah to the helm of this incredible organization. This has been an intense and deliberative process. While the final decision rests with the Board, we are deeply grateful for the thoughtful and on-going input from WAMC staff who took time away from other obligations to work with us in this critical effort.? Gilbert said, “Coming to WAMC, with its strong staff, powerful programming, and dedicated listeners and members, is an incredible opportunity to use all my skills and experiences to continue to build, grow, and strengthen this amazing organization.” WAMC COO and Interim CEO Stacey Rosenberry added, “I was incredibly honored to be given the opportunity to lead and I now look forward to expanding the leadership team. We are first and foremost a news and information organization and Sarah?s experience, particularly in digital production, will help us diversify our delivery tools while maintaining our highest commitment to quality programming.? more

From Radio Insight: Mid-West Family Broadcasting News/Talk 92.7 WMAY-FM Taylorville/Springfield IL has named Patrick Pfingsten as the new host of “Springfield’s Morning News” starting on Monday, July 29. Pfingsten currently operates a public relations firm and writes a political newsletter “The Illinoize”. He previously was a reporter and anchor for WDWS Champaign from 2005 to 2011 before working in communications for multiple Illinois Republican politicians. He has also served as a fill-in host at WMAY-FM since 2022. Mid-West Family Broadcasting Springfield General Manager Mark Van Allen stated, “In our divided political world, we decided it was time to break from the partisan talking points and start listening to someone who will cut through the bull. The public deserves information and opinions they can trust, and we believe Patrick will be a great asset to Springfield and our entire state in raising the level of debate in our politics.? Pfingsten, who will replace Mike Wennmacher in mornings said, “I?m honored to be asked to continue the long tradition of WMAY?s commitment to Springfield, surrounding communities, and the state of Illinois. Our state and nation are at a critical time and too many media figures are too consumed with trying to push an agenda. We?re going to lean on the truth.” The show will include video streaming and promoted through the Illinoize newsletter. more

From Radio Insight: Mike HohlerCumulus Media has promoted Mike Hohler to Program Director of Sports 680 KNBR/104.5 KNBR-FM, “810 The Spread” KGO, and “KNBR 1050” KTCT San Francisco and John Kerley to Assistant Program Director. Hohler has been with KNBR since 2002 starting as midday show producer before rising to APD. Kerley joined KNBR as morning show producer in February after previously working across town at Audacy’s “95.7 The Game” KGMZ. The promotions follow the demotion of Adam Copeland back to just afternoon co-host earlier this year. Cumulus San Francisco/Los Angeles RVP/Market Manager Larry Blumhagen commented, “I am excited to see Mike Hohler take the reins as Program Director of these dynamic, listener-driven stations. Mike has been a dedicated member of this terrific team for over two decades and knows every working part of our programming operations. He has meaningful relationships with our broadcast partners, which he will continue to build upon and grow in his new leadership role.? He continued, ?John Kerley brings a strategic approach to the Assistant Program Director role for our Sports stations. We are fortunate to have such a talented and collaborative sports programming team and are in very capable hands with Mike and John at the helm. Our all-star lineup ? including all the great talent in our Bull Pen – makes for a winning team and positions these stations for continued success!? more

From Radio Insight: After relaunching ?My Country 100.5? KVWF Augusta/Wichita KS in May as ?100.5 The Twister“, My Town Media has dropped the “My Country” brand at its six other stations in Kansas in favor of “Thunder Country“. Sharing the “Country’s Biggest Hits” positioning with KVWF, the new brand debuted on the company’s 93.5 KKDT Burdett/Hays, 98.3 KQZQ Kiowa, 99.5 KHDL Americus/Emporia, 1460 KKOY/99.9 K260DF Chanute, 102.9 KBIK Independence, and 1340 KSEK/107.9 K300DE Pittsburg. The stations had previously moved away from their emphasis on Red Dirt Country following the exit of brand PD/afternoon host Colby Ericson in April. more

From Radio Online: Seth Resler joinn Paragon as Community Building consultant, a new position at the firm. Resler has developed a blueprint for community building that capitalizes on existing digital platforms and enables public radio stations to launch, grow and monetize their own micro-communities. Prior to spending over 8 More...

From Radio Online: The country's only survey of air talent in commercial radio has extended its deadline to Friday, July 26. In collaboration with Don Anthony's Morning Show Boot Camp, Jacobs Media's AQ6 is seeking feedback among air personalities, shows, teams and producers across the U.S. This sixth More...

From Radio Online: Radio Hall of Famer Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo signs a new three-year agreement to remain the face and voice of SiriusXM's national all-sports talk channel, Mad Dog Sports Radio (channel 82). Russo will continue to host his daily all-sports show, "Mad Dog Unleashed," every weekday (3-6pm ET). The new More...

From Radio Insight: SiriusXM has announced that it has signed Christopher ‘Mad Dog’ Russo to a three-year contract extension to remain the face and voice of “Mad Dog Sports Radio” (channel 82). Russo, who joined SiriusXM to launch the channel in 2008, will extend his tenure at the company in the new deal to nineteen years as he will continue to host “Mad Dog Unleashed” from 3-6pm Eastern/12-3 Pacific. That will match the length of time he co-hosted “Mike & The Mad Dog” on 660 WFAN New York with Mike Francesa from 1989 until 2008. Russo stated, “SiriusXM is my radio home. I?m proud of what we?ve built here over these last 16 years. I love the platform and the freedom to be me and do the kind of show my audience and I enjoy. Four decades into my career I can honestly say I am as excited to turn on that mic and talk to my listeners every day as I was when I first started my career!? SiriusXM President/Chief Content Officer Scott Greenstein added, “While he has inspired a lot of imitators over the years, there?ll never be anybody else on the air like Chris. He?s more popular and dynamic today than he has ever been and we couldn?t be more excited and proud to have him continue his legendary career on SiriusXM.? Russo also hosts the daily “High Heat with Christopher Russo” on MLB Network and SiriusXM’s MLB Network Radio and makes regular appearances on ESPN’s “First Take”. The Mad Dog Sports Radio lineup features: ?The D.A. Show with Babchik? with Damon Amendolara and Mike Babchik (6-9 am ET) ?Schein on Sports? with Adam Schein (9 am – noon ET) ?Beadle & Decker? with Michelle Beadle and Cody Decker (noon ? 3 pm ET) ?Mad Dog Unleashed? with Christopher Russo (3-6 pm ET) ?Mad Dog Daily? with Steve Torre (6-7 pm ET) ?Mad Dog Sports Radio Tonight? with Tom Byrne, JT the Brick and Lance Medow (7-10 pm ET) ?Night Cap? with George Wrighster (10 pm ? midnight ET) more

From Radio Insight: DTS, Inc., a global leader in next-generation audio and a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Inc. (NYSE: XPER), today released its Top Most Listened-To Songs In-Vehicle for Q2 2024* in the U.S., U.K. and globally, based on data gathered by the DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal. First-quarter chart toppers, including Jack Harlow, Dua Lipa and Taylor Swift, were replaced in Q2 by Teddy Swims and Benson Boone, with Sabrina Carpenter. Carpenter made an impressive showing across U.S., U.K. and global charts (#1, #6 and #6 respectively), coinciding with the release of her new single ?Espresso? and her 2024 Coachella performance. Doja Cat demonstrated her staying power as the only Q1 Top 5 artist to holdover into Q2, while Beyonc??s ?Texas Hold ?Em? hit the #3 spot globally and Ariana Grande?s ?We Can?t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)? took the #3 spot in the U.S. ?Once again, our quarterly list of the Top Most Listened-To Songs In-Vehicle, gathered from active listening data from millions of vehicles around the world equipped with DTS AutoStage, pinpoints not only what is played, but what consumers are actually listening to in their vehicles. This means we can see how a song is actually landing with an audience and if engagement is building, waning or flattening,? said Joe D?Angelo, senior vice president of broadcast at Xperi. ?This quarter, it was especially fascinating to see artists who have achieved initial traction through less conventional music channels ? TikTok in the case of Benson Boone, YouTube for Teddy Swims, Disney for Sabrina Carter ? making their mark globally with in-vehicle listeners, who are also sticking with mega stars Doja Cat, Beyonc? and Ariana Grande.? Top Most Listened-To Songs In-Vehicle (U.S., U.K. and Global) Q2 2024 In addition to the end of Taylor Swift?s impressive reign in the Top 5 (although she remains solidly in the Top 10), Q2 2024 saw rapper Jack Harlow?s ?Lovin on Me? drop to #11 in the U.S. and #7 globally, replaced with ?Lose Control? from American singer-songwriter Teddy Swims, whose music blends genres including R&B, soul, country and pop. Swims had the #1 most listened-to song in-vehicles in the U.S., and the #2 song in the U.K. and globally in Q2. TikTok performer Benson Boone?s ?Beautiful Things? took the #2 spot in the U.S. and the #1 spot globally, while Ariana Grande?s ?We Can?t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)? moved up to the #3 spot in the U.S. and the #4 spot globally. Sabrina Carpenter, an American singer and actress who first gained recognition for starring in the Disney Channel series ?Girl Meets World,? made an impact in Q2 with two releases: ?Espresso? hit the #1 spot in the U.K. and #6 globally and in the U.S., and ?Feather? reached the #13 and #14 spots in the U.S. and globally respectively. Doja Cat?s ?Agora Hills? was the only song to remain in the Q2 Top 5 in the U.S. from Q1 2024, while Dua Lipa?s ?Houdini? and Tate McRae?s ?Greedy? fell out of their Q1 positions in the global Top 5, but held steady in Q2?s Top 10. Top 5 Most Listened-To Songs In-Vehicle U.S. Q2 2024 Artist Song 1. Teddy Swims ?Lose Control? 2. Benson Boone ?Beautiful Things? 3. Ariana Grande ?We Can?t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)? 4. SZA ?Saturn? 5. Doja Cat ?Agora Hills? Top 5 Most Listened-To Songs In-Vehicle U.K. Q2 2024 Artist Song 1. Sabrina Carpenter ?Espresso? 2. Teddy Swims ?Lose Control? 3. Dasha ?Austin? 4. Perrie ?Forget About Us (Acoustic)? 5. Noah Kahan ?Stick Season? Top 5 Most Listened-To Songs In-Vehicle Global Q2 2024 Artist Song 1. Benson Boone ?Beautiful Things? 2. Teddy Swims ?Lose Control? 3. Beyonc? ?Texas Hold ?Em? 4. Ariana Grande ?We Can?t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)? 5. Hozier ?Too Sweet? ?Our recent Connected Car Entertainment Trends report confirms that audio is the #1 form of entertainment in-vehicle, and that AM/FM radio is most popular for music listening in the car,? continued D?Angelo. ?Our Most Listened-To Songs In-Vehicle charts reinforce the impact radio is having on the in-car entertainment landscape, and makes a powerful case for the importance of the data and analytics available from the DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal.? The DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal provides radio broadcasters worldwide with analytics about where their audiences are listening, when they are listening, how long they are listening and the content they enjoy the most. Insights from the DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal represent data from the millions of vehicles globally equipped with the DTS AutoStage platform, furthering Xperi?s mission to support the broadcast community by empowering broadcasters to forge deeper connections with their audiences. Radio stations can access the DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal at no cost, whether they are broadcasting digitally or via analog by registering through the Xperi DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal. more

From Radio Insight: The WNET Group has expanded the coverage of its Public News/Talk/Variety WLIW-FM to a third signal on Long Island. Launched in June 2020 following the purchase of the former 88.3 WPPB (now WLIW-FM) Southampton, the station then added 96.9 W245BA Manorville in western Suffolk County in 2022 and on Monday signed-on 88.7 WEER Montauk covering the eastern end of Long Island and into nearby parts of Connecticut and Rhode Island. The WNET Group acquired WEER from the estate of Jim Pierce?s Eastern Towers LLC for $100,000 in January 2023 and the signal had been silent since last October while awaiting equipment repairs. ?WLIW-FM has taken another step forward in our coverage and commitment to our community,? said Diane Masciale, Vice President & General Manager, WLIW. ?In the weeks ahead, we?re also looking to deliver a new app that will allow audiences to easily take WLIW-FM wherever life takes them.? The station carries a mix of national and local Public programming including locally originating programming from 7am to 4pm. In addition to WLIW-FM, the WNET Group operates three regional public television stations, WNET-TV Newark NJ/New York City, WLIW-TV Garden City, and “NJ PBS” on four stations in New Jersey. more

From Radio Insight: Following his departure from mornings at iHeartMedia Country 102.1 WDRM Huntsville AL and afternoons at 97.5 WAMZ Louisville KY last month, Brent ‘Dingo’ Crank is returning to SummitMedia to host afternoons at Country 104.7 WZZK Birmingham. Crank previously worked for SummitMedia as morning host at Country “Q103.1” WQNU Louisville from July 2016 until September 2019 when he left to relocate to WDRM to be closer to his and his wife’s families in Alabama. He began his career at WDRM and later hosted mornings at KSWG Wickenburg AZ, KFIN Jonesboro AR, and WGTR Myrtle Beach. Dingo takes the afternoon timeslot that had been held by former APD/MD ?Kelsey K? Schuler until her exit in June. more

From Radio Online: To understand the magnitude of the brand Steve's Pest Control built with long-term advertising on AM/FM radio, the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group commissioned MARU/Matchbox to conduct a study of 98 consumers in the Columbia-Jefferson City DMA in December, 2023. This week's blog examines the More...

From Radio Online: Digio Strategies, a radio group which owns six radio stations and a digital company, based in Mississippi and Alabama, is merging with Darkhorse Press. Therese Apel, owner of Darkhorse Press will make her return to radio news on US 96.3, Mix 98.7, 93.5 The Legend and Blues 93.1 on Monday, August 5 at 6am More...

From Radio Insight: Nielsen continues its releases of the June 2024 continuous diary market and Spring 2024 biannual ratings surveys today. Today’s markets include June monthly ratings for Albany/Schenectady/Troy and Syracuse. Spring ratings for Augusta, Bangor, Burlington/Plattsburgh, Concord, Hudson Valley, Lebanon/Hanover/White River Junction, Manchester, Montpelier/Barre/St. Johnsbury, Newburgh/Middletown, Portland ME, Portsmouth, Poughkeepsie, Utica/Rome, and Watertown. Other markets coming this week: On Tuesday, July 23: June monthly ratings for Dayton, Fort Myers, Grand Rapids, Metro Fairfield County, Tucson and Tulsa. Spring ratings for Danbury, Fort Smith, Kalamazoo, Lima/Van Wert, McAllen/Brownsville/Harlingen, Muskegon, New Haven, and Sarasota. On Wednesday, July 24: June monthly ratings for Albuquerque, Allentown/Bethlehem, El Paso, Fresno, Honolulu, Knoxville, and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Spring ratings for Johnson City/Kingsport/Bristol, Las Cruces, and Williamsport. On Thursday, July 25: June monthly ratings for Akron, Bakersfield, Charleston SC, Harrisburg/Lebanon/Carlisle, and Omaha/Council Bluffs. Spring ratings for Canton, Hagerstown/Chambersburg, Lancaster PA, Lincoln, Myrtle Beach, New London, Wilmington DE, and York. On Friday, July 26: June monthly ratings for Columbia SC, Des Moines, Greenville/New Bern/Jacksonville NC, Little Rock, Monterey/Salinas/Santa Cruz, Spokane, and Springfield MA. Spring ratings for Gainesville/Ocala, Hot Springs, and Stockton. more

From Radio Online: To salute teachers across America, syndicated Bob andamp; Sheri conducted a multi-platform nationwide contest that culminated in a fun-filled trip for eight grand prize-winning teachers and their guests to the Margaritaville Resort in Ft. Myers Beach, FL this past weekend. Two of the Bob and More...

From Radio Insight: Digio Strategies is growing its operations in Jackson and Meridian MS with the purchase of Therese Apel’s Darkhorse Press. Launched in 2021, the publication focuses on crime news in the state of Mississippi. Apel, who previously has worked as a newspaper and television reporter in the state, will anchor morning news updates for four of Digio’s Jackson stations: “Blues 93.1” WHJT-HD2, Classic Country “93.5 The Legend” WHJT, Country “US 96.3” WUSJ, and AC “Mix 98.7” as well as breaking news coverage on CHR “Y101” WYOY and Classic Hip Hop “102.1 The Box” 780 WIIN. Digio Jackson General Manager Kelly Crocker said, “We are building our business for continued success for decades to come and by adding one of the most respected journalists to our team, this helps solidify our position in our state.” Apel followed, “I?m honored to be taking my decades of experience in journalism and joining forces with some of the most respected talent in the radio and media industry in Mississippi. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to grow in a way that keeps us authentic, local, and Mississippi-centric while enabling us to bring you the news and stories that you want to see and hear with much more momentum.” She continued, “The goal of Darkhorse Press has always been to bring you fair, unbiased news with integrity. I can?t even express how God?s hand has led this partnership and how unmistakeable He?s been throughout these talks. We look forward to many years, and we want to give Him all the glory for all He?s done to bring us to this point and beyond.” Digio Operations Manager Jan Michaels added, “We were searching for more ways to serve our local community and by adding Therese and Darkhorse Press, we are accomplishing that goal. When most companies are replacing local talent with automation or national services, we are continuing to build our local team to better serve and be an even more trusted source of news, information and entertainment.” more

From Radio Online: Musburger Media has agreed to acquire VSiN, The Sports Betting Network, from DraftKings Inc. Original VSiN founders Brian Musburger and Bill Adee, who were part of the team that previously launched and led the multi-platform broadcast and content company, will lead it moving forward. VSiN will continue to More...

From Radio Insight: Three and half years after selling VSiN to DraftKings, a group of the original founders are reacquiring the Sports Betting network. Brian Musburger and Bill Adee as Musburger Media have repurchased VSiN for an undisclosed amount. Musburger, who served as founder and CEO had continued to manager the network under DraftKings ownership. DraftKings had purchased the network from Vegas Sports Information Network Inc. in March 2021. The VSiN programming will continue with its programming available 24/7 on iHeartRadio, TuneIn, VSiN.com, and either 24/7 or in select dayparts on multiple video providers and 300 radio affiliates across the country from its studios at the Circa Resort in downtown Las Vegas. Musburger stated, ?While a lot has changed in the sports betting industry over the past three-and-a-half years, our original vision for VSiN still holds and we are committed to delivering the most credible, independent information and analysis sports bettors can find anywhere. We truly appreciate the work we?ve done with DraftKings and look forward to continuing to collaborate on future projects. Bill and I couldn?t be more excited about leading VSiN into the future and cementing our position as a trusted authority in sports betting.? DraftKings Chief Marketing Officer Stephanie Sherman commented, “DraftKings continues to optimize its investments in content and media to align with the most critical areas and needs of our business strategy, objectives, and goals. We want to thank Brian, Bill, and the entire team at VSiN for a great relationship, and we look forward to continuing to advertise on the network.? more