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From Radio Online: The Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) has released the names of the fifty (50) nominees for its 2024 Induction Class. The voting portal will be open and accessible to voting members via TRHOF.net through midnight on Monday, August 5. Over two hundred broadcast professionals with ties More...

From Radio Insight: The Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) has released the names of the fifty (50) nominees for its 2024 Induction Class. The voting portal will be open and accessible to voting members via TRHOF.net through midnight on Monday, August 5th. ?We?ve been continually working to refine, streamline, and demystify the nomination and voting process? observes TRHOF Executive Director Doug Harris, ?and each year we continue to make major steps forward. Once again, we have a group of outstanding broadcasters for our voting members to consider with a balloting platform that includes their photos and biographical information for review.? Over two hundred broadcast professionals with ties to Texas radio were nominated for consideration by the TRHOF Review Committee, which reached a consensus on the final fifty. Voting members of the TRHOF will now determine the twenty individuals who will be honored in the TRHOF?s Annual Induction Ceremony at the Texas Museum of Broadcasting and Communications in Kilgore, TX. ?We are very pleased with this slate of nominees, which spotlights the depth and breadth of Texas radio talent,? says Harris. ?From the tower to the boardroom to the conference room, this list of nominees touches the geographic boundaries of the state and connects to a variety of markets, formats and virtually every position of service in the broadcast world.? Those selected for the 2024 Induction Class will be honored during the organization?s Annual Induction and Reunion Weekend, November 1-2, 2024, at the Texas Museum of Broadcasting and Communications in Kilgore, Texas. Information on becoming a TRHOF voting member is available on the organization?s website and interested parties may still join?and vote?in this year?s selection. DAN ACREE DAVID ANDERSON JUD ASHMORE BOB BARRY JAY BRITT MIKE CAPPS STEVE COFFMAN RAOUL CORTEZ FRANK ?BIG FRANK? EDWARDS STEVE EVERETT JOHN FROST PAUL GLEISER JOHN GRANATO AND LANCE ZIERLEIN HENRY GUERRA MAT ?THE MIGHTY QUINN? GUINN DENE HALLAM JERRY AND WANDA HANSZEN JAY HOWARD JOJO AND PATCHES JANE PRINCE JONES JAY JONES MARY LENOUE ANDY LOCKRIDGE MICHAEL MAIN GARY MASON MELANIE MILLER GEORGE HENRY NELSON JOHN NELSON JOHN ?THE LAMA? OAKES MICHAEL PACKER CHARLIE PARKER PHIL PARR DAN PENA TOM PERRYMAN PAULA PRINCE TOM RICHARDS ROSINDA RIOS BURNS CHRISSIE ROBERTS JOHN ROBERTS J D ROSE KEN RUSH RAY SCHILENS CLIFTON ?KING BEE? SMITH DR. J. THOMAS SMITH GARY STONE TERRI THOMAS HARVEY ?HARVEY T? THOMPSON JERRY TRUPIANO GARY ?BLUE EYES? WALKER VAL WILSON more

From Radio Online: Yea Networks-syndicated "Tino Cochino Radio" joins Amaturo Sonoma Media Group's CHR KHTH (Hot 101.7) in Santa Rosa, CA for nights from 6-10pm beginning Monday, July 22. Previously the daypart had run jockless. Jeff Woodworth currently airs in Hot 101.7 mornings and Eloy Camacho in afternoons. KHTH More...

From Radio Online: Roberts Metro Broadcasting's Adult Randamp;B K295CQ (Foxy 106.9) in St. Louis and KXBS-HD3 in Bethalto, IL, has announced the death of morning co-host and longtime St. Louis personality Tammie Holland. Holland, aged 53, succumbed to a long battle with colon cancer. She joined Foxy 106.9 at its launch in More...

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From Radio Insight: Roberts Metro Broadcasting Adult R&B “Foxy 106.9” K295CQ St. Louis/KXBS-HD3 Bethalto IL is mourning the loss of morning co-host and longtime St. Louis personality Tammie Holland after a long bout with colon cancer at the age of 53. Holland joined K295CQ upon its launch last December. She had begun her career in the mid 90’s as an intern and weekend host at “Majic 108” KMJM and would spend time at KDHX, KSDK-TV and Roberts’ WRBU-TV before rejoining then “Magic 104.9” KMJM in 2004 as morning co-host spending a decade alongside Tony Scott through the station’s 2012 move to 100.3 and flip to Classic Hip Hop “100.3 The Beat” in 2014. She then moved to middays in 2016 upon the station’s flip to Hip Hop until exiting in 2020. The station shared, “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tammie Holland, the beloved co-host of the Real Breakfast Crew on Foxy 106.9. Tammie was a kind, charming, and infectious presence who brought joy to countless listeners. Her signature laugh will be remembered forever. As a media veteran, she touched many lives through her work in radio, TV, acting, and podcasting. Our deepest condolences go out to Tammie’s loved ones. May she rest in peace and continue to inspire us all.” It will dedicate its programming on Monday, July 22 from 8am to 5pm in Holland’s memory playing inspirational songs, memories, and messages from past and present influential people in her life. The station also invites others to share heir favorite memories and stories about Tammie by calling (314) 944-1069 or posting on their Facebook or Instagram page @Foxy1069FM. Program Director Don ‘DJ Wrekk 1’ Williams commented, “We are devastated to lose our dear friend and colleague. Tammie was more than just a talented broadcaster ? she was a kind, compassionate, and generous soul who touched countless lives through her work. In addition to the on-air tribute, we will be working closely with Tammie’s family to provide support during this difficult time. As we remember Tammie’s life and legacy, we take comfort in knowing that her spirit will continue to live on through the countless lives she touched and the memories she created.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor J-radio (@taylorjradio) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Curt Copeland (@mrcurtcopeland) more

From Radio Insight: First On RadioInsight: iHeartMedia is combining all of its product and engineering teams responsible for building and maintaining ad tech and audio solutions including RCS, Triton Digital, and their internal Sound+, in the new Heart Ad Platforms and Technology Solutions Group. Joe Robinson, President of Corporate Development & Ventures for iHeartMedia, will head the new group. The move will see services such as Spreaker fall under the Triton umbrella along with recent acquisition Sounder, while services focused more on music scheduling and playout will be folded into RCS including the company’s internal Sound+ cloud automation system and their Music Labs and AI Music scheduling tools. The heads of those teams, Chip Jellison and Antonio Carbajal will return to RCS as well. Jellison, who served as Chief Technology Officer for RCS from 2006 until 2020, will regain that title adding oversight of development of all RCS products including Media Monitors and Mediabase. In a memo to staffers earlier this week shared with RadioInsight, RCS President/CEO Philippe Generali commented, “For iHeart, this will help the company build innovative products that are competitive in the audio space, and further solidify its leadership role in audio ad tech. For RCS and its divisions, we will work more closely with Triton where we are not already actively doing so.” He added, “This combined development and engineering will reinforce our worldwide technology leadership, prevent product obsolescence issues and allow for the development of more products and services.” 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 Birmingham, Buffalo/Niagara Falls, Greenville/Spartanburg, Richmond, and Rochester. Spring ratings for Asheville, Fredericksburg, and Tuscaloosa. Coming next week: On Monday, July 22: 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. 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: Connoisseur Media/Connecticut has acquired "The Ruden Report," Fairfield County's source for high school sports news and information. Dave Ruden, the founder of ''The Ruden Report,'' will partner with Connoisseur Media to expand coverage and ultimately provide more comprehensive More...

From Radio Insight: Amaturo Sonoma Media Group CHR “Hot 101.7” KHTH Santa Rosa CA has added Tino Cochino Radio for nights from 6-10pm starting Monday, July 22. The daypart had been jockless. KHTH Program Director Danny Wright commented, “We?re excited to bring Tino Cochino and the crew to Hot 101-7! They?re exactly what we need to keep Hot top of mind and entertained here in Sonoma County! We all know it starts with the radio show, but the all around social content is next level!? Cochino’s show joins a KHTH lineup that features Jeff Wood in mornings and Eloy Camacho in afternoons. more

From Radio Insight: The Estate of John Walton’s Walton Stations sells Classic Hits 1360 KBUY/105.9 K290AY, Country “Bear Country” 1450 KWES/94.7 K234AQ, and Classic Country 93.5 KWES-FM Ruidoso NM to Will Rooney’s MTD Inc. for $170,000. The three stations will create a cluster with the buyer’s Hot AC “Mix 96.7” KNMB Captain and Classic Rock “101.5 The Kid” KIDX Ruidoso. MTD Inc. also owns two other stations in southeastern New Mexico. Steven Lara’s Gorilla Broadcasting purchases 1440 WDXQ/96.7 W244CL Cochran and 610 WCEH/96.1 W241CO Hawkinsville GA from Shanks Broadcasting for $390,000. WDXQ had begun carrying Lara’s Regional Mexican “El Gallo” brand simulcasting 94.3 WLEL Ellaville in 2023, while WCEH dropped its Classic Rock “Highway 96” identity to join the simulcast last month. Lara also operates “El Gallo” branded stations in Raleigh NC, Myrtle Beach SC and Cedar Rapids IA. Hispanic Target Media sells 96.9 WFAJ Nassawadox/Exmore VA to A Wray Fitch’s Jackman Properties LLC for $100,000 with $54,342 coming from tower lease debt owed by the seller. The University of Oregon will acquire the Construction Permit for 91.5 KOCR Oakridge OR from the Aaron Seltzer led Oakridge Community Radio for $5000. The University operates the “Classical Oregon” network based at 91.1 KWAX Eugene and College Alternative 88.1 KWVA Eugene. more

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia Alaska and Hawaii and its more than 17 stations appoints Kim Williams as Area President, effective October 1, following the retirement of Andy Lohman. She joins the Alaska/Hawaii markets from Fairbanks, where she most recently served as the Market President. Williams also served as an Account More...

From Radio Insight: By the end of August, Corus Entertainment intends to have cut at least 25% of its workforce from what it had at the start of the 2023 fiscal year. Corus, which reported a third quarter loss of $769.9 million Canadian with revenue down to $331.8 million from $397.3 million in Q3 2023. The company reported radio revenues down 9.9 percent year-over-year to $23.6 million, while its television revenue saw a massive 17 percent drop from $371.2 million to $308.2 million. With 500 cuts made earlier this year across the company, it now intends to cut 300 more positions by the end of August. And those cuts started today in Kingston ON where the company eliminated all local radio on-air positions on Classic Hits “Big 96.3” CFMK-FM and Hot AC “104.3 Fresh Radio” CKWS-FM. Among the talent exiting are cluster Promotions Director and CKWS-FM morning host Monica Lapajne & co-host Jesse Reynolds, 104.3 afternoon host Carrie ‘Care’ Humphries, CFMK morning host Ryan ‘Sideshow’ Lemmon, midday host Bill Welcyhka, and afternoon host Derek Bolduc. The company cut CFMK-FM/CKWS-FM Program Director Bob Willette in the earlier round of cuts. In a statement shared to the Kingston Whig-Standard, a Corus spokesperson commented, ?On the audio side, BIG 96.3 and Fresh 104.3 will remain in Kingston, and the stations will utilize voice tracking to continue to produce local content made for and reflecting Kingston. In the news division, we have reimagined our broadcast schedule in Kingston, Peterborough, and Kelowna with a focus on supper hour and late-night news programming. Additionally, our local online team will now operate under a new model to better support local breaking news.” During the Corus earnings call on Monday, co-CEO John Gossling said, “We’re making tough decisions to shutter areas of the business we can no longer sustain and pause longer term development activities while we implement efficiency initiatives.” Co-CEO Troy Reeb added that the company would “redouble our efforts to reduce legacy costs, not just in news, but in all areas of the business.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jesse Reynolds (@ifyouseekjesse) more

From Radio Insight: iHeartMedia has announced that Kim Williams will succeed Andy Lohman as Area President of their Alaska and Hawaii properties upon Lohman’s retirement on October 1. Williams, who has been Market President for their Fairbanks AK cluster since 2009, will oversee operations in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Honolulu. She began her career as an account executive in Anchorage for Pacific Star Communications through their absorption into AMFM and Clear Channel. iHeartMedia Division President Dan Lankford, who Williams will report to, stated, “I have had the privilege of working with Kim over the past four years while she served as Market President for Fairbanks. I?m excited to see Kim?s passion and experience expand to all of the iHeartMedia stations across the entire Alaska and Hawaii area.” Williams commented, “I am grateful to iHeart and thrilled for the opportunity to work with these incredible markets. Alaska and Hawaii are two of the most diverse, extreme, and beautiful states. I?m incredibly proud to learn from and contribute to our amazing teams in Honolulu, Fairbanks, and Anchorage.” Lohman has served as Area President since August 2022 after a decade as Regional VP/Market Manager for Anchorage and Fairbanks AK since 2012. He previously served as General Sales Manager of KJR and KJR-FM Seattle. more

From Radio Insight: Nielsen begins its releases of the June 2024 continuous diary market and Spring 2024 biannual ratings surveys today. Today’s markets include June monthly ratings for Baton Rouge, Louisville, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, and Puerto Rico. Spring ratings for Biloxi/Gulfport/Pascagoula, Bowling Green, Lafayette, Laurel/Hattiesburg, and Monmouth/Ocean. Other markets coming this week include: On Friday, July 19: June monthly ratings for Birmingham, Buffalo/Niagara Falls, Greenville/Spartanburg, Richmond, and Rochester. Spring ratings for Asheville, Fredericksburg, and Tuscaloosa. more

From Radio Online: Woody and Jim return to Nashville radio on Cromwell Media's rebranded W227DC (93.3 FM Totally Hits/Totally Nashville). The duo have been a staple in the lives of many radio listeners in Nashville for over 25 years. After a one-year hiatus, they return on Monday July 22 every weekday from 5-10am. Woody Wood More...

From Radio Insight: Leighton Media has debuted a new afternoon show on three of its Country stations. “Wild Country 99” KZPK Paynesville/St. Cloud MN, “KJ Country” 96.5 KJJK-FM Fergus Falls MN, and “97 KYCK” Crookston MN/Grand Forks ND have launched the “Kris & Chelsea Show” in afternoons. KZPK Program Director Kris Valentine comes on-air to join longtime partner Chelsea Lee, who moves from mornings. Valentine joined KZPK as Program Director in December with Lee joining the station in mornings with both previously working at Hubbard’s “100.7 Kik-FM” KIKV Alexandria where Valentine was PD/morning host and Lee co-host. Valentine previously programmed KZPK from 2016-18 and has previously worked on-air in Denver, Minneapolis, and Portland. The duo replace Brook Stephens in afternoons on KZPK and KYCK, while Lee had already been tracking afternoons on KJJK. The Kelly Jordan Show continues in mornings on the three stations. Jordan is now teamed with Bryan Riley and ‘Intern Natalie’ following Chelsea Lee’s move to the afternoon show. Riley also hosts middays at KZPK. more

From Radio Online: The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA) awarded 11 scholarships, totaling $30,000, to the most promising broadcast students in Massachusetts during a presentation at Beasley Media Group in Waltham, MA. Student Broadcaster Scholarships are given to students pursuing a career in over-the-air More...

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From Radio Insight: Northwestern Media has promoted Matt Deane from Program Director to Station Manager of Christian AC 98.5 KTIS-FM Minneapolis effective September 30. Deane joined KTIS-FM in March 2021 after previously holding the PD and Station Manager roles at co-owned “Life 101.9” KNWS-FM Waterloo IA. He also has been PD/morning host at Christian Life Communications’ “89Q” WCLQ Wausau WI. Dean succeeds Dave St. John, who has simultaneously been promoted to Senior Director of Media Markets for Northwestern Media. St. John has led KTIS-FM since 2016 after previously holding the same position at Northwestern Media’s “Life 107.1” KNWI Des Moines. Northwestern Media is also conducting a nationwide search for a new Program Director at KTIS-FM. Interested individuals are encouraged to read the full posting at University of Northwestern-St. Paul’s portal. more

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia Pittsburgh names Rob King, a member of the Steelers Audio Network pre-game and post-game broadcast team since 2014, as the play-by-play voice for the NFL team's game audio broadcasts. King has been a part of the Pittsburgh sports media landscape for nearly 25 years and succeeds Bill Hillgrove, More...

From Radio Online: Matt Deane is appointed the next station manager for Northwestern Media's 98.5 KTIS in Minneapolis-St. Paul. He's served as the Program Director for KTIS since March of 2021. Deane previously held Program Director and Station Manager duties at Northwestern's KNWS (Life 101.9) in Waterloo, IA. He'll step into More...

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia Tampa flips Urban WBTP-FM to Rumba 95.7, # 1 Para Hits Y Variedad. Beginning at noon on Thursday, the new format will air high energy contemporary top 40 hits from the most popular genres in Latin music, such as Reggaeton, Urban Pop, Bachata and Salsa from Latino artists including Bad Bunny, More...

From Radio Online: Triton Digital has released its June, 2024 U.S. Podcast Ranker (June 3-30). iHeart Audience Network earned the #1 spot again on the Top Sales Networks Report for the month of June, with 66.3 million Average Weekly Downloads and 18.3 million Average Weekly Users. SiriusXM Podcast More...

From Radio Insight: First on RadioInsight: iHeartMedia is conducting a double-flip in the Tampa Bay area on Thursday, July 18. Spanish CHR “Rumba 106.5/102.9” WRUB Sarasota/W275AZ Tampa will move to the full-market signal of 95.7 WBTP Clearwater, while Hip Hop “95.7 The Beat” will move in reverse to 106.5 and 102.9 and flip to Classic Hip Hop positioned as “The Suncoast’s Throwback Station”. WBTP began stunting at 3pm with non-stop Bad Bunny as both stations are running sweepers between songs promoting the moves. WBTP has been struggling since Cox Media Group’s launch of Adult R&B “101.5 The Vibe” last September hovering in the mid 1’s shares. Due to lack of a signal in the northern parts of the market, WRUB currently holds a 0.8 share in the Tampa/St. Petersburg market. The move will leave Beasley Media Rhythmic CHR “Wild 94.1” WLLD as the only current based Hip Hop station in the market. The move of “Rumba” to 95.7 will give the brand additional coverage as it goes from the worst signal of the three Spanish CHRs in the market to the best with its 100kW/185m Class C1 signal covering more of the market than Beasley’s “92.5 Maxima” WYUU Safety Harbor’s Class C2 signal and Spanish Broadcasting Systems’ “El Zol 97.1” WSUN Holiday’s Class A signal. WYUU currently has a 1.9 share, while WSUN is at a 1.1 share. more

From Radio Insight: Skyiew Networks’ B-Dub Radio has announced the addition of five recent affiliation additions. In addition to the previously reported debuts in afternoons on Hubbard’s “98.9 The Bull” KPNW-FM Seattle and nights on Alpha Media’s “Free Country” 98.3 WCCQ/102.3 WXLC in suburban Chicago, B-Dub Radio has also been added for nights at Cox Media Group Country “K95.5” KWEN Tulsa OK and Foxfur Communications “92.1 The Wolf” WOLF-FM Syracuse NY as well as Saturday nights on North American Broadcasting’s “Country 103.9” WJKR Columbus OH. Host Bryan ‘B-Dub’ Washington was quoted, “I still wake up every day feeling absolutely blessed to have a team of people that believe in what I do. From our affiliate partners to the team at Skyview Networks, I?m so thankful.? more

From Radio Online: iHeartPodcasts and its new Women's Sports Audio Network is teaming up with veteran sports journalist Sarah Spain to launch "Good Game with Sarah Spain,"' a new daily podcast breaking down the biggest stories in women's sports. Hosted by longtime ESPN sports journalist and former college heptathlete Sarah More...

From Radio Online: Carter Media and High Aspirations are hosting the 3rd Annual Debbie Dee Backpack Drive on Friday, July 26 from 6am-6pm at High Aspirations in Kansas City. CM and HA will accept new backpacks to benefit High Aspirations and other local male mentoring programs in the Kansas City area. "The Debbie Dee More...

From Radio Online: B-Dub Radio, through its syndication partner, Skyview Networks, has announced its recent growth across multiple new markets with the addition of five radio affiliates. Through the program's newly expanded network, host Bryan "B-Dub" Washington can now be heard on KPNW-FM/Seattle, WXLC-FM andamp; WCCQ-FM/Chicago, More...

From Radio Online: Veteran personality Maria Garcia, who had aired in Miami, New York and the Long Island area, died on Friday, July 12, at the age of 52. Garcia, a Miami native, began her career in her hometown, holding positions at WINZ-AM, WIOD-AM and WHQT-FM. In 1996, she relocated to New York, where she worked as a news More...