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From Radio Insight: When Sean ‘Hollywood’ Hamilton debuts in mornings on iHeartMedia’s 103.5 WKTU Lake Success/New York on Monday, September 16 he will be joined by current “War of the Roses” sidekick ‘Marie From Accounting’ and longtime New York personality Astra Viola. Astra, who joined the New York Post’s “Page Six TV” earlier as a host earlier this year and will continue in that position, has hosted weekends and fill-ins at WKTU since 2018. She previously has worked on-air at SiriusXM’s “Pitbull’s Globalization“, hosted afternoons on CHR “92.3 Amp Radio” WBMP from 2014-17, and spent nine years at Cox CHR 106.1 WBLI Patchogue NY in nights and then middays while tracking for the company’s stations in Athens GA and Miami after beginning her career at Dance “Party 105” and Alternative 107.1 WLIR-FM Long Island from 2002-2005. She said, “I’m thrilled to join Hollywood Hamilton & The KTU Morning Crew?pinch me, this feels unreal. Working with such a talented host I’ve long admired is a dream come true. As a lifelong New Yorker with over two decades in the market, I?m incredibly excited for this opportunity to tackle morning radio with the best. A big thank you to Hollywood for this amazing chance, and to Thea Mitchem and Chris Conley for believing in me. And don?t worry, you?ll still catch me on ?Page Six? with all the latest celebrity news. Get ready for what?s next!? The single-named Marie has been a part of Hamilton’s afternoon show since 2011 joining him for the “War of the Roses” segment. She is described as “a radio veteran who has been featured on many of the most prominent national and local radio shows in the business and is an accomplished voice over artist, actress and producer.” Marie commented, “I am truly honored and grateful for this incredible opportunity. A heartfelt thank you to iHeart and Hollywood Hamilton for their years of support and fun. I am excited to join the amazing team at WKTU and be part of this fantastic show. Thank you all!? more

From Radio Insight: James Angus’ Packer Radio Greenville has sold Classic Hits “M106.3” WGLM-FM Lakeview and Classic Country “Backroads Radio” 1380 WGLM/101.9 W270CN Greenville MI to James ‘Jim Aaron’ Chesley’s JAM Radio for $8000 and the assumption of debt. Chesley, who is morning host at WGLM-FM, will also transfer his 25% stake in Angus’ Packer Radio WION’s “I 1430” WION/92.7 W224BZ/100.3 W262DN Ionia MI to Angus as part of the acquisition. Bud Walters’ Cromwell Media is selling its pair of stations in Vandalia IL to Todd Stapleton’s I70 Media for $800,000. The deal includes Classic Rock/Hits “107.1 The Kurve” WKRV Vandalia and AC 1500 WPMB/104.7 W284BI Vandalia and 102.7 W274CE GReenville IL. Cromwell retains its stations in Nashville TN, Owensboro KY, and Decatur, Effingham, and Mattoon IL. Stapleton has worked at the two stations since 2000, working his way up to General Manager. Freed AM Corp.’s Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee has sold Silent 900 KPYN and translators 95.5 K238BF and 103.9 K280GV Atlanta TX to Jim Davenport’s Cass County Radio Inc. with the buyer paying $55,000 for the license assets and $40,000 for the associated real estate. The deal will include a Time Brokerage Agreement so that the stations can resume operations before their licenses would expire on November 7. Prior to former owner Robert Delgiorno shutting down the signals, 900 KPYN and K280GV featured a mix of Conservative Talk and Christian programming, while K238BF simulcast Rock ?K104? 1320 KNCB Vivian LA Translator SalesFlagler Broadcasting purchases 101.3 W267BX St. Augustine FL from Cornerstone Broadcasting Corporation for $50,000. The company, which has filed a contingent modification to upgrade the signal, will launch a new brand fed by 105.5 WBHU-HD3 St. Augustine Beach. more

From Radio Insight: Benztown has announced a pair of additions and a promotion to its office staff. Hannah Schoettmer, a recent graduate of the University of Southern California (USC), joins Benztown as Accounting/Office Coordinator and is based in Benztown?s Los Angeles studios. Schoettmer?s introduction to radio was with RadioActive Youth Media at Seattle?s largest NPR member station KUOW-FM. She also studied film sound as a student at USC, where she graduated with a B.A. in Cinema and Media Studies. Schoettmer brings skills as an accomplished writer and filmmaker to Benztown. Her written work has appeared in outlets including The Louisville Review, The Indianapolis Review, Glass: A Journal of Poetry, SOFTBLOW, and The Seventh Wave. She has received awards and fellowship support for both writing and film from organizations including Brooklyn Poets, Alabama Rivers Alliance, and the Seattle Opera, and is the author of Body Panopticon*(Bottlecap Press), released in 2022. New to Benztown?s creative audio production team is Megan Vazquez, who joins the company as Long Form Programming Coordinator and Producer. Megan?s audio journey began at Oregon State University (OSU), where she studied Digital Communication Arts and Music Production. She held several positions at OSU?s radio station KBVR Corvallis 88.7 FM, including Station Manager, Assistant Station Manager, and Podcast Director. While at KBVR Corvallis 88.7 FM, Megan also hosted a weekly radio music talk show ?Megzmania?, and hosted and produced the podcast ?Hair, There, and Back,? covering a variety of cosmetology topics. Benztown also announces that it has promoted Estefania Padilla to Affiliate Relations and Music Licensing Representative for Benztown?s portfolio of programming services, content offerings, and libraries. Padilla, who has been Executive Assistant for Benztown since 2022, holds a degree in Communication & Media Studies from Cal State Northridge, where she also minored in Psychology. She is also a bilingual singer/songwriter and has written music for television and film. After hours you can find her recording and performing her own Latin music and curating showcases throughout the Los Angeles area. Benztown President Dave ‘Chachi’ Denes commented, ?Benztown continues to grow, as we focus on attracting up-and-coming talent and the industry?s most creative and skilled audio professionals. Hannah and Megan are strong additions to our world class team, and we welcome them and look forward to their contributions. Likewise, Estefania brings a unique and valued skillset to affiliate relations and music licensing, and we congratulate her on this promotion. It is a thrill to reinforce our amazing team with the very best people who share our dedication to serving Benztown customers with true innovation and excellence.? more

From Radio Online: Kim Zandy is returning to the morning slot at WPRO (92 PRO-FM) in Providence. She co-hosted "Giovanni andamp; Kim" on the CHR outlet for 24 years until her exit in 2023. She join co-hosts Bekah Berger and Jay Buff, who both took over the morning program last May following the retirement of morning personality More...

From Radio Online: Radio One and WBT (News Talk 1110) and WBT-FM, along with The Carolina Journal, have announced a partnership to add The Carolina Journal News Hour on heritage News/Talk station in Charlotte. The live, one-hour program will air weekday mornings from 5-6am beginning September 16 and will be hosted by talk host More...

From Radio Online: The FCC has entered into a Consent Decree with MHR License LLC and MRR License LLC, both licensees of various radio stations operated under Max Media. The decree resolves issues identified during the FCC's review of applications determining that changes in the ownership structure of the licensees had More...

From Radio Insight: Northeast Digital & Wireless’ “Rock 103.3” WWMP Waterbury/Burlington VT has moved its programming to 102.3 WIXM Grand Isle. The move shifts the Rock programming from the 2.85kW/284m Class A signal east of Burlington to stronger the 20kW/111m Class C3 signal across Lake Champlain in New York adding coverage of Plattsburgh at the expense of Montpelier VT, which is still served by simulcaster 1240 WSKI/93.3 W227DF Montpelier. 102.3 had been Hot AC “Mix 102.3” since 2012. 103.3 WWMP is currently running a loop redirecting listeners to the new frequency with both FM stations set to swap call letters as of Wednesday, September 18. Niether WIXM or WWMP subscribed to Nielsen’s ratings. “Rock 103.3” competes against Hall Communications Classic Rock 106.7 WIZN (which had a 5.3 share in the Spring 2024 ratings), Hall Alternative “99.9 The Buzz” WBTZ (4.2 share), and Great Eastern Radio Rock “107.1 Frank-FM” WWFK (0.4 share). more

From Radio Online: Edison Research, with support from audiochuck media company, delved deeper into the True Crime genre with the release of the True Crime Consumer Report. This report provides insights and analysis on the current trends and future outlook of True Crime podcasts. Findings were unveiled in a webinar hosted by More...

From Radio Insight: Nielsen continues its releases of the August 2024 diary surveys today. Today’s markets include monthly ratings for Birmingham, Buffalo/Niagara Falls, Fort Myers, Greenville/Spartanburg, Richmond, Rochester, and Tucson. The next three releases will feature: On Friday, September 13: Monthly ratings for Albany/Schenectady/Troy, Allentown/Bethlehem, Dayton, Fresno, Grand Rapids, and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. On Monday, September 16: Monthly ratings for Bakersfield, Honolulu, Knoxville, Omaha/Council Bluffs, and Tulsa. On Tuesday, September 17: Monthly ratings for Albuquerque, El Paso, Harrisburg/Lebanon/Carlisle, and Metro Fairfield County. more

From Radio Online: Council Member John S. Lee proclaimed Tuesday, September 10th as Heidi and Frank Day in the City of Los Angeles. 95.5 KLOS Morning co-hosts Heidi Hamilton and Frank Kramer, along with their entire Heidi andamp; Frank morning team, were honored by the Los Angeles City Council with a special resolution recognizing More...

From Radio Insight: ‘Kelsey J’ Sauers is making the rare 200+ market jump as she moves from Redding CA to become Assistant Program Director of iHeartMedia CHR “Hits 106.1” KBKS-FM Tacoma/Seattle. Sauers joins KBKS-FM from Results Radio Redding where she was Program Director/afternoon host of CHR “Power 94.7” KEWB and APD of Variety Hits “107.1 Bob-FM” KESR. She first joined Results in August 2020 as APD of KEWB and rose to PD exactly two years later. She began her career in 2019 in the dual role of morning co-host at Alpha Media Hot AC “Mix 99.1” KEEZ-FM and midday host at Classic Hits “River 105” KRBI-FM Mankato MN. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelsey J (@kelseyjonair) more

From Radio Insight: In recent years, the loping, gently uptempo sound of Afrobeats has given the Hip-Hop/R&B format much of its tempo, while becoming a surprisingly strong presence at Adult R&B radio. Last year, its biggest worldwide hit, Rema?s ?Calm Down? (featuring Selena Gomez in the U.S.), became the biggest Top 40 radio hit of the year, and one of its most durable. With crossover stars like Tyla, Wizkid, and Burna Boy, Afrobeats occupies a similar place to reggae and other Caribbean genres in the early 2000s in its wide appeal. ?People ask me what the age group is, and I say it?s everybody. It?s the go-to sound in every club and every restaurant,? says Sheila Okoni-Ashinze, host of Superadio?s newly syndicated AfroZonsas ?Sheila O.??When you hear it at Walmart and Target, you know it?s serious.? The Lagos, Nigeria-born host went to school in England and had radio experience there. When she came to America, she became a booking agent, but was also determined ?to bring this sound to mainstream radio.? She launched the show at Hip-Hop/R&BWPWX (Power 92) Chicago in 2017. ?I had heard that they were the station that ? took chances. They knew Afrobeats because the clubs were playing it.?* In the U.S., Drake f/Wizkid & Kyla?s ?One Dance? had established a beachhead for the sound a year earlier, but breakthroughs for the genre?s own stars were more gradual. Davido?s ?Fall,? one of the genre?s cornerstone records, was released in 2017 and became the No. 1 song of the year on WWPR (Power 105) New York in 2019, ultimately amassing 6,600 spins there. But when she launched the show, ?None of the big names were known,? says Sheila O. The success of Afrobeats shows that ?the world is closer together than it used to be,? says AfroZons producer Emmanuel Ashinze. Despite this, ?We?re still talking about it here like it?s a novelty. In Europe, it?s just like any other pop music.? Part of the show?s goal, Ashinze says, is to ?help create an alignment with the rest of the world.? AfroZons announced its partnership with Superadio and Sheila Eldridge?s Miles Ahead Broadcasting in June. AfroZons is positioned as ?where Hip-Hop meets Afrobeats.? The hour I heard of the Power 92 show combined the genre with everything from the early-?00s Caribbean crossover hits to Central Cee & Lil Baby?s current ?Band4Band,? a breakthrough for UK rap in the U.S. (I didn?t hear it but Sheila O. also teased Tommy Richman coming up.) Here?s AfroZons as heard just after 3 p.m. on flagship Power 92 on July 28: Chris Brown f/Davido, ?Hmmm? ? the duo?s ?Sensational? is a former No. 1 Hip-Hop/R&B and Rhythmic Top 40 single and currently top 10 at Adult R&B. It almost cracked Mainstream Top 40 this spring. YG Marley, ?Praise Jah in the Moonlight? Wizkid f/Buju, ?Mood? ? top 30 Hip-Hop/R&B in 2022 for the one of the genre?s breakthrough acts, who had been to No. 1 at Hip-Hop R&B, Rhythmic, and Adult R&B, and to No. 21 at Top 40 with ?Essence? Central Cee & Lil Baby, ?Band4Band? Rema, ?Yayo? ? from a new album by the ?Calm Down? hitmaker Rupee, ?Tempted to Touch? ? the 2004 soca crossover smash Jidenna, ?Sou Sou? ? by the ?Classic Man? artist; opens with a Dells sample, giving it extra resonance in Chicago. Tyla, Gunna & Skillibeng, ?Jump? ? the Top 15 Rhythmic and Top 20 R&B follow-up to the multi-format crossover ?Water? Drake f/Rihanna, ?Too Good? ? 2016 multi-format hit that came on the heels of the Drake/Wizkid collaboration on ?One Dance? Burna Boy, ?Kilometre? ? from another of the genre?s multi-format superstars Asake & Central Cee, ?Wave? I also listened to The Beat 99.9 FM Lagos,AfroZons? Nigerian affiliate with its own mix of Afrobeats and western music. The Beat has interesting English language imaging, including: ?The radio station you need in your life? ?It flows. It flows. Big beat and premium music ? the Heartbeat of Lagos.? ?If music is life itself, we are the heartbeats.? One notable facet of The Beat: It?s almost all-current, with only one six-month-old title. Based on the dates that songs were made available on Spotify, most of the songs heard here were, incredibly, 4-7 weeks old, something impossible to imagine on the recurrent/throwback-dominated chart formats here, and a testament to the current strength of the music. (As of last fall, Beat FM was No. 8 in a 40-plus station market.)* Here?s Beat FM at 2 p.m. on July 23: Qing Madi f/Kizz Daniel, ?YBIL (You Believe in Love)?* Camila Cabello f/Drake, ?Hot Uptown? KSS f/Zichy, ?Criminal? Sabrina Carpenter, ?Please Please Please? Asake, ?Only Me? ? the oldest song on the station, having come out in January. Lil Kesh, ?Lifestyle? Asake & Central Cee, ?Wave? Darkoo f/Dess Dior, ?Favourite Girl? DJ Neptune f/Savage & Erigga, ?Ou La La? oShamo, ?Osha-Piano? Djames & Crayon, ?Avalay? Byron Messia, Lil Baby & Rvssian, ?Choppa? more

From Radio Insight: The effects of last month’s layoffs at Beasley Media Group have led to lineup changes at their Jersey Shore properties. At Rock “95.9 The Rat” WRAT Point Pleasant Robyn Lane exited as APD/MD/midday host after 28 years at the station. Lane joined the station when it flipped to Rock in 1996 after previously working at WBAB Long Island. Replacing her in middays is Barbara Farragher who moves from sister Classic Hits 100.1 WJRZ Manahawkin and is now using the on-air name ‘Barbara Dean’. Farragher had been with WJRZ since 2008. Replacing Farragher in middays at WJRZ is weekend host Joanne Cruise. Cruise previously spent two decades in middays at Townsquare Media AC 92.7 WOBM-FM Toms River from 1991 to 2011, which also included time in New York hosting weekends at “106.7 Lite-FM” WLTW, “Mix 105” WMXV, and “Y107” WYNY. She also hosted middays at Christian AC “Star 99.1” WAWZ Zarepath NJ and weekends/fill-ins at Press Communications Classic Rock “107.1 The Boss” WWZY Long Branch. Also exiting WRAT last month were evening host Andy Chase and weekend hosts Christopher The Minister and Hurley. more

From Radio Online: Triton Digital has released its August 2024 (July 29-September 1), U.S. Podcast Ranker. iHeart Audience Network earned the #1 spot again on the Top Sales Networks Report for the month of August, with 69.3 million Average Weekly Downloads and 19.2 million Average Weekly Users. More...

From Radio Online: Virtual News Center is adding five new stations to its list of affiliates with the additions of KCGQ, KGKS, KEZS and KGIR. The stations serve Cape Girardeau, MO. River Radio owns KSIM/KZIM (Newsradio 960) and added Virtual News Center to the rest of its cluster. Karen Johnson will anchor daily newscasts for More...

From Radio Insight: Intentional Life Media’s “Family Life Radio” has appointed Chuck Tyler as Program Director. Tyler most recently was Director of Programming for Salem Media Group’s Los Angeles cluster where he helped develop and launch the company’s Christian AC “Fish” brand at 95.9 KFSH-FM in 2000. He spent 25 years at Salem until exiting in September 2023 and has most recently been running his consultance BEN Media. Prior to joining Salem, Tyler programmed and worked on-air at secular stations including KXL-FM Portland, WVEZ and WWKY Louisville, WLAC-FM Nashville, WBZZ Pittsburgh, WZGO Philadelphia and KFI Los Angeles. Tyler will take over the day-to-day programming reins of Family Life Radio from FLR Chief Broadcast Engagement Officer and morning host Mike Kankelfritz, who commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Chuck to Family Life Radio! Chuck has an amazing track record and the vision to help grow this thriving ministry to inspire more people to live intentionally for Christ.” Tyler said, “I am grateful for God’s perfect timing as I join Family Life Radio, where I?m excited to return to my passion in a role that aligns perfectly with my skills while contributing to equipping listeners to live an intentional life in Christ.” He will start with Family Life at their Tucson headquarters on September 30. more

From Radio Insight: Cumulus Media Classic Rock 92.5 KQRS Minneapolis is on the hunt for its next Program Director. A Cumulus job posting says, “It doesn?t matter what format you are programming now and long as you have the creative abilities that make talent come alive. Can orchestrate an amazing morning show. Have the vision that will put all events and promotions in the history books. Understands what?s between the songs really matters. Strong leadership and organizational skills. So, if you thrive on innovation, and motivation, can lead a team of creatives to fine tune their storytelling abilities and create compelling listening experiences” go to Cumulus’ Jobs portal to apply. The new hire would succeed outgoing Cumulus Media VP/Classic Rock and KQRS PD Wade Linder. Linder returned to KQRS in June 2023 after spending nine years in Chicago with time programming Classic Rock ?97.9 The Loop? WLUP and then Classic Hits 94.7 WLS-FM. He started at KQRS in 1990 rising to APD/MD before moving to sister “93.7 The Edge” KEGE in 1994 as MD and Imaging Director. He then rose to PD at 93.7 when it flipped to Rock “93X” in 1997 remaining until moving to Chicago. He has served as VP/Classic Rock since October 2020. more

From Radio Insight: Bekha Berger, Kim Zandy, Jay BuffCumulus Media CHR “92 Pro-FM” WPRO-FM Providence RI has announced the return of Kim Zandy to the station’s morning show alongside current hosts Bekah Berger and Jay Buff. Zandy previously co-hosted ?Giovanni in the Morning? with Daniel ?Giovanni? Centofanti from 1999 until her exit in June 2023. She was then succeeded by Berger, who moved over from sister Hip Hop ?Hot 106? WWKX after seven years in mornings there. Buff was promoted from producer to co-host following Giovanni’s retirement in May. He has been morning show producer at WPRO-FM since 2011. Cumulus Providence/New London Regional Vice President/Market Manager Holly Paras said, “It is a phenomenal moment to welcome Kim back to 92 PRO-FM and to bring our listeners more of what they love in Mornings. We are very pleased to add additional live talent to an already successful show.? Zandy commented, ?I am so lucky and excited to join Bekah and Jay in Mornings. They did all the hard work to get the show to #1 and I get to come in and have a great time! It is amazing to be back home on 92 PRO-FM Mornings!? Buff and Berger added, ?We are thrilled to warmly welcome back Kim Zandy to the 92 PRO-FM family. Her vibrant personality and deep connection to the community make her the perfect addition to Mornings, and we look forward to creating amazing moments together with our listeners in Southern New England and beyond.? more

From Radio Insight: As Country Top 40 looks to the future of country music, TM Studios delivers a forward-sounding jingle package that brands the show with a memorable melody and extraordinary talent and production. Fitz, Host of Country Top 40 says,“Building on the foundation that Bob Kingsley created on the Country Top 40 it was time to put my fresh coat of paint on the show as we aim to appeal to a broader audience and look to the to the future of country music, I knew we needed a new jingle sound to help identify the Countdown and build excitement and momentum. I had to call TM Studios. They practice what they preach, and they over-delivered the IT factor with so many options. When I received the package, it felt like Christmas morning.” Dave Bethell ? Creative Director and COO of TM Studios adds, “As country music is going through changes that are attracting new and younger fans, our aim for CT40 was to capture elements of this shift, while retaining the traditions and instruments that make country music great. We recruited fresh vocalists, authentic country musicians, even huge recording artists and reality TV stars – recorded live in Nashville, Dallas, and Los Angeles.* Jingles continue to find their way back on the air at the biggest radio stations and audio brands, as execs and programmers set aside their personal biases and realize the effectiveness of music branding. According to several studies, jingles are the sledgehammer in the brand distinction assets toolbox.* Just ask the listeners, as they happily sing back the unique memorable Country Top 40 jingles. Reach TM Studios at hello@tmstudios.com more

From Radio Online: "Country Top 40 with Fitz" is getting a new forward-sounding jingle package from TM Studios that brands the show with a memorable melody along with talent and production. According to several studies, jingles can be the "sledgehammer" in the brand distinction assets toolbox. Fitz, host of Country Top 40 More...

From Radio Insight: Nielsen begins its releases of the August 2024 diary surveys today. Today’s markets include monthly ratings for for Baton Rouge, Louisville, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, and Puerto Rico. Other markets coming this week include: On Thursday, September 12: Monthly ratings for Birmingham, Buffalo/Niagara Falls, Fort Myers, Greenville/Spartanburg, Richmond, Rochester, and Tucson On Friday, September 13: Monthly ratings for Albany/Schenectady/Troy, Allentown/Bethlehem, Dayton, Fresno, Grand Rapids, and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. more

From Radio Insight: Beasley Media Group’s “Country 102.5” WKLB-FM Waltham/Boston is beginning the search for a new afternoon host. The station is seeking candidates with three or more years experience who are “creative, hardworking, focused, and driven to win” with “a passion for country music and have the ability to connect with an audience through content that resonates with their lifestyle”. Full details are available on this posting. Afternoons on WKLB have been held by part-timers since Jackson Blue’s exit in May. The remainder of its current lineup comes from outside the market with the WXTU Philadelphia based Andie Summers Show replacing Ayla Brown, Jonathan Wier and Jim Clerkin and WXTU’s Nicole Michalik replacing the retiring Carolyn Kruse last month. The syndicated Backstage Country is heard in evenings. more

From Radio Online: Saga Communications and its board of directors have declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend will be paid on October 18, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 25. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with the quarterly More...

From Radio Online: As part of RAB's ongoing Radio Works initiative, the next presentation in the series, "Radio Works for Legal," will help sellers and managers understand how they can pitch, service and retain clients in an important advertising category to radio. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, September 18. More...

From Radio Insight: Cumulus Media CHR “105.3 Hot-FM” WHTS-FM Coopersburg/Grand Rapids MI has added Jordan Lass as Assistant Program Director and afternoon host. Lass most recently was Brand Manager and afternoon host at Midwest Communications Hot AC “Hits 96.5” WZOX Kalamazoo until exiting last October. He began his career in Port Huron MI holding roles at CHR 96.9 WBTI and “Rock 105.5” WHLS from 2016-19 before a brief ten month stint in the dual role of Jordan Lass departs as PD/afternoon host at iHeartMedia CHR ?Hot 95.7? KOSY-FM Cedar Rapids and afternoon host at Alternative ?Alt 106.3? KDXA Des Moines until being part of the company’s January 2020 cuts. He joined Midwest Kalamazoo in March 2020 first as morning show producer and midday host at Country “Win 98.5” WNWN and rose to APD/afternoon host until his move to WZOX when it launched in March 2021. He then became Brand Manager there from September 2021 until his exit. Jackie Green, who moved from mornings to afternoons in January, will continue to host weekends at WHTS and remains in middays at sister Classic Rock “97 LAV” WLAV-FM. more

From Radio Insight: Rocky Mountain Public Media has promoted Ayana Contreras to Vice President of Radio for Jazz 89.3 KUVO Denver/89.7 K209ED Breckenridge and Urban Alternative “104.7 The Drop” K284CI/KUVO-HD2 Denver. Contreras joined RMPM in November 2023 as Assistant General Manager of Radio, Program Director of “The Drop” and host of “Soulful Strut” on KUVO following a long run at Chicago Public Media where was Content Director of “Vocalo” 91.1 W216CL /WBEZ-HD2 Chicago and 89.5 WBEW Chesterton IN. She originally joined Chicago Public Media in 2006 as host of “Global Overnight” before moving to Vocalo in 2009 where she rose through the ranks from a host and producer. The organization stated that Contreras is poised to usher both stations into a new era of music discovery with updated music formats, performance series, and live shows that give musicians amplified spaces to share their artistry while connecting with both legacy and new audiences. She succeeds the retiring Tina Cartagena, who had been with Rocky Mountain Public Media since 1985 and served as Senior Vice President of Radio and New Media since 2018. Contreras commented, “Community, culture and music are bedrocks of a thriving society, and I?m elated to help KUVO continue its long history of community-based cultural engagement, and to help grow THE DROP?s burgeoning legacy of providing music discovery and supporting local artistry.” Rocky Mountain Public Media President/CEO Amanda Mountain said, “Ayana is a pioneer in urban alternative public radio, and we are thrilled to welcome her into this new role. Her extensive expertise and vision will be instrumental as we expand our community impact and reach new audiences under her dynamic leadership.? KUVO Founder and Board Member Emeritus Flo Hern?ndez-Ramos added, “Ayana?s leadership will build on the strong foundations laid at both KUVO and THE DROP, elevating them to even greater heights. We are thrilled about what the future holds under her vision. She is the natural successor to the historic path forged by former VP of Radio, Tina Cartagena.? more

From Radio Insight: Following the closing of its $75,000 purchase of Classic Hits ?The Shore? 1420 WASR/97.1 W246DI Wolfeboro NH from Winnipesaukee Radio Station and the completion of the translator’s move further north, Dirk Nadon?s Lakes Media LLC flipped the station to a simulcast of “Mountain Country 97.3” WCGY-FM Jefferson NH. The combined signals are now branding as just “Mountain Country 97” serving the Northern New Hampshire areas around Mount Washington. The station will likely add another signal as Lakes Media agreed to purchase 96.1 W241AJ Laconia from New Hampshire Gospel Radio last month and specified that it would rebroadcast WASR. more

From Radio Online: Key Networks has been selected as the ad sales representation partner for VSiN, The Sports Betting Network. Key Networks will connect brands and agencies with VSiN's audio content, featuring the latest in sports wagering news, analysis and data from broadcasters and betting experts. VSiN current;y provides More...

From Radio Online: Audacy Podcasts inks a strategic partnership with storytelling nonprofit The Moth to handle sales and distribution for the organization's podcast, including video, social and sponsorships for live events. To date, The Moth's podcasts have been brought to listeners in partnership with PRX. PRX will continue More...

From Radio Insight: Key Networks has been selected as ad sales rep for Sports Betting network VSiN. Key Networks will “connect brands and agencies with VSiN?s popular audio content, featuring the latest in sports wagering news, analysis, and data from award-winning broadcasters and betting experts – and to the avid sports fans, betting enthusiasts, and consumers who passionately engage with VSiN content 24/7.” VSiN CEO Bill Adee said, ?As we head into our busiest season, we?re focused on rapidly expanding advertising and distribution partnerships, while continuing to deliver the most credible sports betting content available anywhere. The team at Key Networks is familiar with our groundbreaking network and innovative solutions for advertisers who want to reach our highly-desirable audience. We look forward to tapping their deep audio knowledge, experience and relationships to help accelerate our growth.? Key Networks COO Dennis Green commented, “Key Networks is excited to announce an ad sales partnership with VSiN which is a brand synonymous with providing the best programming content in the sports betting arena. VSiN continues to build this brand with great talent and an executive team that is widely respected in the world of sports. Key Networks prides itself on bringing the biggest and best brands to the marketplace and with VSiN we continue that practice.? Key President of Sales Ron Russo added, “As we venture through the intersection of sports and culture, the team here at Key couldn?t be more excited to add this legendary sports betting network to our lineup as we continue to offer our advertisers compelling and creative marketing solutions.? More details about the partnership are at https://www.keynetworks.com/vsin/. more