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From Radio Insight: Liberty Media Corporation and Sirius XM Holdings Inc. announced that the merger of Liberty’s SiriusXM tracking stock into SiriusXM itself has been completed. The deal, announced last December, saw Liberty spin-off its LSXM tracking stock and then combine with the company itself with Liberty?s shareholders receiving a 1 share of the new company for each share they hold. Current SiriusXM shareholders would also receive 1 share of the new company for each share they currently hold. Liberty shareholders will continue to hold approximately 81% of the company with the public holding the other 19%. Sirius XM Holdings will have a single outstanding series of common stock and will begin trading at market open on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol ?SIRI?. Liberty Media?s Liberty Formula One common stock and Liberty Live common stock will continue trading following the Split-Off and Merger on the Nasdaq Global Select Market or the OTC Markets, as applicable. more

From Radio Online: The Country Music Association has announced the nominations of the 2024 CMA Broadcast Awards on Monday morning. Nominated for Major Market Radio Station of the Year is Cox Media Group's KCYY (Y100) in San Antonio, Urban One's KKBQ (93Q) in Houston, Bonneville's KYGO in Denver, Beasley Media Group's WXTU in More...

From Radio Online: Legendary Utah Broadcaster Jan A. Bagley, who was a Senior Marketing Strategist with Redrock Media, has died. He was 78. Bagley passed away on Wednesday, September 4 in St. George Utah from complications following routine surgery. He enjoyed a distinguished 52 years in Utah Broadcasting, holding sales, sales More...

From Radio Online: Press Communications' WWZY andamp; WBHX-FM (107-1 The Boss) in New Jersey names Cane Peterson its new PM drive host for "The Cane Show" weekdays. Additionally, Cane will add Music Director duties. He'll be joined in PM drive by traffic anchor Britney Trumpey, station meteorologist Nor'easter Nick Pittman and More...

From Radio Insight: Press Communications Classic Rock “107.1 The Boss” WWZY Long Branch/99.7 WBHX Tuckerton NJ has announced the promotion of Cane Peterson to afternoon host and Ralphie Aversa to evening host. Peterson joined WWZY as evening host in April 2022 following his exit from mornings at Audacy?s ?Alt 92.3? WNYL New York where he and ‘Corey B’ were also syndicated to Baltimore, Buffalo, Detroit, Miami and Orlando. Prior to joining WNYL in 2018, Peterson hosted mornings, afternoons, and nights at Hot AC “Fresh 102.7” WNEW from 2014-18. He also hosted nights and afternoons at ?92.3 K-Rock? WXRK along with Lee ?Crazie Cabbie? Mroszak. Peterson also has worked at VH-1, multiple outlets in the Minneapolis market, CHR “Z100″ WHTZ and multiple SiriusXM channels. Cane will be joined in afternoons by meteorologist ‘Nor?easter Nick’ Pittman, traffic reporter Britney Trumpey and newscaster Hunter Farman. Cane said, ?Thankful to Robby and CEO Bob McAllan for this opportunity. Working for a company that still believes in local radio is incredible and Robby is a guy who’s passion for it makes me remember why I loved radio in the first place.” Ralphie Aversa, who has been with WWZY as a weekend host since October 2021, will take over weeknights (other than Wednesdays) and continuing to host “Totally 80s Saturday Night”. He also serves as an entertainment reporter for USA Today. Aversa hosted nights and late nights at Cumulus Hot AC 95.5 WPLJ New York from 2012 to 2019 and previously worked at WBHT Scranton and WWHT Syracuse. During his time with WPLJ, Aversa also tracked shifts at WBHT, WPRO-FM Providence, and WQGN-FM Groton CT. He later tracked shifts for current WWZY/WBHX PD/morning host Robby Bridges at Country WOKQ Portsmouth NH. Aversa commented, ?Thank you to Robby Bridges for building such a unique and fun radio station. Of course, it also happens thanks to Bob McAllan and Press Communications. I’m thankful to be a part of the family and am excited about returning to weeknights in the Tri State!” WWZY/WBHX VP/Programming Robby Bridges added, ?We believe in personality driven content and this new 1-2 punch in PM and nights with Cane and Ralphie elevates The Boss to the highest levels. I?m thrilled to work with two 21st century super jocks as part of our all star team!? The moves follow the exit of afternoon host Paul Van Dusen this summer. Van Dusen joined WWZY in May 2021 after previously spending a decade at sister Country “Thunder 106” 106.3 WKMK/106.5 WTHJ until July 2020. He also has worked at Classic Rock “105.7 The Hawk” WCHR-FM in the Monmouth/Ocean market and WEDG/WGRF Buffalo and WRKT Erie PA in his career. more

From Radio Online: For the last ten years, Edison Research's quarterly "Share of Ear" study has been the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent with all forms of audio. The Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group More...

From Radio Online: Veteran Hispanic marketing expert Lupe De Los Santos joined HRN Hispanic Radio Networks as Chief Cultural Officer. Drawing on his 25 years of experience in the U.S. Hispanic/Latinx marketing space at advertising agencies and brands, De Los Santos will help grow the HRN brand. He's worked at New York/Boston More...

From Radio Online: Skyview Networks has announced an expansion with its NFL partner the New York Jets through a new deal with the Jets' radio rightsholder iHeartMedia in New York. Beginning this football season, Skyview will serve as the team's play-by-play distribution provider, serving the Jets Radio More...

From Radio Online: WHTS-FM (105.3 Hot FM)/Grand Rapids inks morning host Rachael Gray to a long term agreement with the Cumulus CHR outlet. She is a popular morning voice for West Michiganders and has headlined the "The Rachael Gray Show" for the past 13 years. Gray is joined weekday mornings on 105.3 Hot FM by co-host, Rob More...

From Radio Insight: Cumulus Media has re-signed Grand Rapids market CHR “105.3 Hot-FM” WHTS Coopersville morning host and Country “Thunder 107.3” WTNR Greenville midday host Rachael Gray to a contract extension. Gray has been with WHTS-FM since 2012 with multiple other partners including Ken Evans, Kevin ?Gravy? Canup, Jackie Green, and since January Rob Sparks. Gray joined the station in 2012 from mornings at WBTI Port Huron and also voicetracks middays for CHR ?93.3 The Q? KOBQ Albuquerque. She added middays at WTNR in 2020. Regional Vice President and Market Manager Steve Holm said, ?It?s a true testament to Rachael to still be going strong after 13 years of waking up West Michigan. Her authenticity, community involvement, passion, and love for her craft shines through to listeners and clients alike, and I?m happy that she?s a part of our Cumulus West Michigan family – and will be for years to come!? Program Director/co-host Rob Sparks said, ?I’m so glad we’re continuing to grow HOT FM with Rachael holding down mornings! Rachael has been a driving force for both Cumulus Media Grand Rapids and 105.3 HOT FM for the past 13 years. To be able to continue this success for the foreseeable future makes me very happy!” more

From Radio Insight: HRN Hispanic Radio Network has announced the addition of Lupe De Los Santos as Chief Cultural Officer. De Los Santos spent the past decade as Marketing Director for Latinx marketing company Sentidos and previously held roles at companies including Proctor & Gamble, Clorox, and The Vidal Partnership. The company states his job will be to grow the HRN brand, among advertisers and their agencies first reviewing HRN?s Spanish-Language music and spoken word offerings and present strategic solutions that build on a program?s existing success. His first duty will be to help HRN position Prisa content for the US Hispanic audience. He said, ?I?m excited to be working with HRN senior leadership, radio affiliates, partner brands, and on-air talent on how to best tap into the beautiful cultures that make up the US Hispanic marketplace. HRN?s audio platform features popular on-air talent and content that connect with the Hispanic audience. More great things are coming,? HRN Hispanic Radio Network President Clark Logan said, ?With Lupe?s insights on Hispanic communities, we can delve deeper into the behaviors and habits of the widely diverse US Hispanic population and develop programming for engagement and growth. We?re delighted that Lupe has joined our team, and I look forward to collaborating with him.? more

From Radio Insight: After 34 years with iHeartMedia Classic Rock “Q95” WFBQ Indianapolis, traffic reporter and night host Don Stuck has tendered his resignation to focus on his growing acting career, band, and another radio position coming soon. Stuck shared, “To resign on your own terms in the radio world is a rare thing these days, and that’s exactly what I have done. After working for Q95 and the old X103 WRZX since 1990, I have tendered my resignation to iHeart Radio. It’s been a blast for the last 34 years but new opportunities including an unforeseen acting career, more gigs with The Don Stuck Band than I can handle, and some GREAT radio news coming soon pulled the trigger for me! I despise long posts but to avoid incorrect speculation, I wanted to put this out there that this was 100% my decision, as the new opportunities are just too compelling to ignore any longer. A more complete explanation, and more news on the next chapter of radio for me is forthcoming in a video. I couldn’t be more thrilled and honestly, more frightened! lol.” Stuck has been with WFBQ since 1990 and also was part of the morning show at Rock/Alternative “X103” WRZX from 1997 through 2011 both as part of teams and solo. He has also held multiple traffic reporter positions regionally including covering Chicago, Minneapolis, St Louis and Kansas City for iHeartMedia and airborne traffic reports for WMAQ-TV Chicago, was master control operator for the syndicated Bob & Tom Show, and hosts Sunday mornings on “Rock 95.5” WCHI-FM Chicago. After hosting multiple local music video shows, Stuck began acting in recent years appearing on multiple episodes of NBC’s Chicago Med and Chicago PD among other roles. more

From Radio Online: The Black Effect Podcast Network and Cari Champion announce "Naked Sports," a new series that will span sports, culture and politics. "Naked Sports" will launch as the fourth season of Champion's "Naked" podcast series debuting with a limited special, "The Making of a Rivalry: Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese." More...

From Radio Online: PodcastOne appoints Steve Lehman as its Vice Chairman, focusing on helping the company drive both organic and inorganic growth opportunities, as well as advising PodcastOne's senior management with regard to PodcastOne's mergers and acquisitions efforts and overall strategy. Lehman More...

From Radio Online: Alternative KYSR (ALT 98.7)/Los Angeles taps Gina Grad to join "The Woody Show," effective immediately. The Woody Show airs weekdays on ALT 98.7 from 4-10am and is syndicated nationally and across the globe on American Forces Network. The show's creator and host, Woody, is joined by co-hosts Greg Gory, More...

From Radio Online: SummitMedia appoints Chadwick "A.J." Hausknecht as Senior Vice President of Programming for Top 40, Hot AC and AC. He comes to SummitMedia from iHeartMedia, where he most recently served as Region SVP of Programming for the company's Carolina Metro, leading programming initiatives across a five-market region More...

From Radio Online: Jesse Garon is named the new morning host for Audacy's Classic Hits WOLX-FM in Madison. "Get Up with Garon" will be heard weekdays from 6-10am CT. He succeeds Jim McGaw, who passed away in May. Garon has been with 94.9 WOLX since 2015, previously serving as evening host. "We're thrilled to have Jesse's More...

From Radio Insight: SummitMedia has announced the addition of Chadwick ‘AJ’ Hausknecht as Senior Vice President of Programming overseeing the company’s CHR, Hot AC and AC stations across the company’s portfolio. AJ will oversee the following stations: CHR “Today’s Hits 97.3” WPYA Birmingham, “Channel 94.1” KQCH Omaha, “Star 102.1” WWST Knoxville, and “Power 96.5” KSPW Springfield MO. Hot AC “Krater 96” KRTR Honolulu, “Mix 106.9” WVEZ Louisville, and “103.7 Your Variety” WURV Richmond. AC “Star 104.5” KSRZ Omaha. Hausknecht had spent 12 years at iHeartMedia until exiting in the company’s March layoffs. He most recently served as Region Senior Vice President of Programming for the Virginia-Carolina region and Program Director of CHR “Hits 96.1” WHQQ and Variety Hits “102.9 The Lake” WLKO Charlotte. He originally joined iHeartMedia in 2012 as SVP/Programming overseeing the company?s Norfolk and Richmond VA stations and programming CHR ?Q94? WRVQ and AC ?Mix 98.1? WTVR-FM Richmond. He then transferred to St. Louis in July 2016 where he oversaw all programming for St. Louis and programmed CHR ?Z107.7? KSLZ and Gospel ?Hallelujah 1600? KATZ. He joined the Charlotte cluster in January 2018 and rose to the Region SVP/P role in March 2019. AJ has also programmed CHRs 97.1 WBHT Wilkes-Barre, ?Kiss 106.7? WKGS Rochester, and ?Hot 107.9? WWHT Syracuse during his career. AJ commented, “The opportunity to spearhead programming efforts for SummitMedia’s Top 40, Hot AC and AC formats is an incredible honor. e are entering an exciting new phase, and I’m privileged to be at the helm of these brands’ continued growth to maximize our audio capabilities in 2024 and beyond.” SummitMedia EVP/Programming Randy Chase said, “We are growing our programming leadership team, adding incredible experience and innovative knowledge to capitalize on the evolution in the audio space. With this leadership team in place, we believe we will deliver highly engaging products focused on the consumer and set up every member of the SummitMedia team to perform at their full potential.” more

From Radio Insight: Audacy Classic Hits 94.9 WOLX-FM Baraboo/Madison WI has promoted APD/MD/evening host Jesse Garon to mornings. ?Get Up with Garon? will be heard weekdays from 6-10:00am weekdays as Garon fills the timeslot held by Jim McGaw until his death in May. Garon has been with WOLX since 2015 after previously spending fourteen years at Backyard Broadcasting Olean NY and two years as News Director at Magnum Broadcasting in Portage WI. During his tenure with Audacy Madison, he also hosted middays at AAA “105.5 Triple M” WMMM. Operations Manager Jonathan Suttin said, “We’re thrilled to have Jesse’s bright personality getting people up and ready for the day. He is the perfect person to follow in Jim?s footsteps and carry the torch for the future of mornings on WOLX.? Garon commented, ?Jim was a close friend of mine and I hope to be a friend to our great audience just like Jim was for so many years. WOLX has been my favorite radio station for years and, as a child of the 80s & 90s, a lot of the music we play connects with me on a personal level. I’m excited to get the day started for so many people.? more

From Radio Insight: iHeartMedia’s syndicated “The Woody Show” based at “Alt 98.7” KYSR Los Angeles has announced the addition of Gina Grad to the show. Grad will join Woody, Greg Gory, Menace, and Sebas filling the spot previously held by Renae Ravey until her exit in June. She has been heard in Los Angeles since 2006 starting as a producer for the “Tim Conway Jr. Show” on Hot Talk “97.1 Free-FM” KLSX. She would then spend time co-hosting mornings at Classic Rock “100.3 The Sound” KSWD, as a news anchor and imaging voice for 640 KFI, and spent eight years as a co-host of Adam Carolla’s podcast. She also does voiceover including ‘Rose’ on Street Fighter games. Woody said, “Gina came highly recommended by many, including a radio hall of famer who will (and should) remain nameless?. ok, it was Mark Thompson (of Mark and Brian). I was already a fan of her work with Adam Carolla, and after meeting her when I was a guest on Adam?s show, I knew that she would be my first call if the opportunity ever presented itself. She?s a total pro and a perfect fit for The Woody Show.? Grad commented, ?I absolutely cannot wait to join The Woody Show! The team?s shared sense of humor, raw unfiltered take on society, and unbelievable work ethic make me proud to be part of this group. Woody is an absolute genius at what he does. I’m really excited to connect with listeners through questionable jokes, unapologetic opinions, and some truly insane stories from a lifetime of acting before thinking? I?m all in!? iHeartMedia SVP/Rock & Alternative and KYSR Program Director Lisa Worden added, ?Gina brings an incredible wealth of talent and experience. Combine that with her really fun, no-holds-barred attitude, and poof ? we’ve found our next star to join the already all-star cast of The Woody Show. We’re all beyond excited to have Gina on board, ready to entertain LA and OC once again!? more

From Radio Insight: iHeartMedia flipped Classic Rock “93.5 The Jet” K228BR Tulsa/KTGX-HD2 to a simulcast of Conservative Talk “1300 The Patriot” KAKC Tulsa. As first previewed in our 8/31 Domain Insight, the flip brings the “Patriot” brand, which launched on KAKC in September 2021, to FM. iHeartMedia Tulsa Area President JC Lowe commented, “?The Patriot? has become a trusted voice in Oklahoma, and this expansion is a testament to its success. By broadening our reach to FM and HD, we?re ensuring that even more listeners can engage with the high-quality talk and news content that ?The Patriot? delivers every day.? SVP/Programming JJ Ryan concurred, “The expansion to FM and HD radio allows our audience to enjoy ?The Patriot? on whichever platform they prefer ? whether that?s on AM, FM, HD radio, or digitally through iHeartRadio. Regional News Director & Program Director Brian Gann has done an outstanding job in transforming KAKC-AM into a trusted source for both local and national news. We?re proud to continue offering top-tier programming from national personalities including Michael DelGiorno, Glenn Beck, and Clay Travis & Buck Sexton.? Regional News Director/Program Director Brian Gann added, “We are thrilled to provide our growing audience with convenient ways to listen to ?The Patriot.? This expansion underscores our commitment to delivering quality content across multiple platforms.? The Patriot features an all-syndicated lineup of Michael DelGiorno from 5-8am, Glenn Beck 8-11am, Clay Travis & Buck Sexton 11am-2pm, Charlie Kirk 2-5pm, KTOK Oklahoma City’s Lee Matthews from 5-7pm, Jesse Kelly 7-10pm, Joe Pags 10pm-12am, and Coast to Coast AM with George Noory overnight. KAKC had a 0.5 share of the Tulsa audience in the Spring 2024 Nielsen Audio ratings. That trailed Cox’s market leading 740 KRMG/102.3 KRMG-FM’s 6.1 share, but was just ahead of Stephens Media Group’s 970 KCFO’s 0.4 share. The Classic Rock “93.5 The Jet” had a 0.3 share in the Spring book. more

From Radio Insight: The*Country Music Association has announced the nominees for ?The 58th Annual CMA Awards.? With voting done by eligible CMA Members, the following finalists were selected for the broadcast awards: 2024 CMA BROADCAST AWARDS ? FINALISTS FOR BROADCAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR (by market size): * * Weekly National ?American Country Countdown? (Kix Brooks) ? Cumulus/Westwood One ?Country Gold with Terri Clark? (Terri Clark) ? Westwood One* ?Crook & Chase Countdown? (Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase) ? Jim Owens Entertainment ?Highway Hot 30 with Buzz Brainard? (Buzz Brainard) ? SiriusXM ?Honky Tonkin? with Tracy Lawrence? (Tracy Lawrence and Patrick Thomas) ? Silverfish Media Daily National ?The Bobby Bones Show? (Bobby Bones, Amy Brown, ?Lunchbox? Dan Chappell, Eddie Garcia, Morgan Huelsman, ?SZN Raymundo? Ray Slater, ?Mike D? Rodriguez, Abby Anderson, ?Kick Off Kevin? O?Connell, and Stephen ?Scuba Steve? Spradlin) ? iHeartMedia ?Michael J On Air? (Michael J. Stuehler) – iHeartMedia ?Nights with Elaina? (Elaina Smith) ? Westwood One / Cumulus Media ?PickleJar Up All Night with Patrick Thomas? (Patrick Thomas) ? PickleJar / Cumulus Media ?Steve Harmon Show? (Steve Harmon) ? Westwood One / Cumulus Media Major Market ?The Andie Summers Show? (Andie Summers, Jeff Kurkjian, Donnie Black, and Shannon Boyle) ? WXTU, Philadelphia, Pa. ?Chris Carr & Company? (Chris Carr, Kia Becht, and Sam Sansevere) ? KEEY, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. ?Frito & Katy? (Tucker ?Frito? Young and Katy Dempsey) ? KCYY, San Antonio, Texas ?The Morning Wolfpack with Matt McAllister? (Matt McAllister, Gabe Mercer, and ?Captain Ron? Koons) ? KKWF, Seattle, Wash. ?The Most Fun Afternoons With Scotty Kay? (Scotty Kay) ? WUSN, Chicago, Ill. Large Market ?Dale Carter Morning Show? (Dale Carter) ? KFKF, Kansas City, Mo. ?Heather Froglear? (Heather Froglear) ? KFRG, Riverside-San Bernardino, Calif. ?Jesse & Anna? (Jesse Tack and Anna Marie) ? WUBE, Cincinnati, Ohio ?Mike & Amanda? (Mike Wheless and Amanda Daughtry) ? WQDR, Raleigh-Durham, N.C. ?On-Air with Anthony? (Anthony Donatelli) ? KFRG, Riverside-San Bernardino, Calif. Medium Market ?Brent Michaels? (Brent Michaels) ? KUZZ, Bakersfield, Calif. ?Joey & Nancy? (Joey Tack, Nancy Barger, and Karly Duggan) ? WIVK, Knoxville, Tenn. ?New Country Mornings with Nancy and Woody? (Nancy Wilson and Aaron ?Woody? Woods) ? WHKO, Dayton, Ohio ?Scott and Sarah in the Morning? (Scott Wynn and Sarah Kay) ? WQMX, Akron, Ohio ?Steve & Gina In The Morning? (Steve Lundy and Gina Melton) ? KXKT, Omaha-Council Bluffs, Neb.-Iowa Small Market ?Dan Austin Show? (Dan Austin) ? WQHK, Fort Wayne, Ind. ?Dave and Jenn? (Dave Roberts and Jenn Seay) ? WTCR, Huntington-Ashland, W. Va. ?The Eddie Foxx Show? (Eddie Foxx and Amanda Foxx) ? WKSF, Asheville, N.C. ?Hilley & Hart? (Kevin Hilley and Erin Hart) ? KATI, Columbia, Mo. ?Officer Don & DeAnn? (?Officer Don? Evans and DeAnn Stephens) ? WBUL, Lexington-Fayette, Ky. 2024 CMA BROADCAST AWARDS ? FINALISTS FOR RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR (by market size): * Major Market KCYY ? San Antonio, Texas KKBQ ? Houston, Texas KYGO ? Denver, Colo. WXTU ? Philadelphia, Pa.* WYCD ? Detroit, Mich. Large Market WIRK ? West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, Fla. WMIL ? Milwaukee-Racine, Wis.* WQDR ? Raleigh-Durham, N.C. WSIX ? Nashville, Tenn. WWKA ? Orlando, Fla. Medium Market KXKT ? Omaha-Council Bluffs, Neb.-Iowa WBEE ? Rochester, N.Y. WIVK ? Knoxville, Tenn. WLFP ? Memphis, Tenn. WUSY ? Chattanooga, Tenn. Small Market WCOW ? La Crosse, Wis. WKML ? Fayetteville, N.C. WKXC ? Augusta, Ga. WXFL ? Florence-Muscle Shoals, Ala.* WYCT ? Pensacola, Fla. The full list of nominees can be seen here. ?The 58th Annual CMA Awards,? broadcasts live from Nashville?s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 8:00 ? 11:00 PM Eastern airing on ABC. more

From Radio Insight: Saga Communications is making a series of lineup changes affecting Country “101.9 The Wolf” WLFZ and CHR 103.7 WDBR Springfield IL. ‘DJ Blake’ Stadel, who has been morning host at WDBR since 2015, will move to mornings alongside Dina Michaels on WLFZ starting Thursday, September 12. He will fill the opening created by Dave Daniels’ departure at the end of July to join Childrens Miracle Network as West Region Media Director. Daniels spent 25 years at the cluster in mornings first at WDBR until 2014 and at WLFZ since. Outside of an eight month stretch in 2014-15 as PD/morning host at Emmis CHR “B92.7” WFNB Terre Haute IN, Stadel had been with Saga Springfield since 2005. He began as Promotions Director before becoming WDBR night host in 2010 and APD/afternoon host in 2012 and also was previously Brand Manager from 2015 to 2022. Replacing Stadel as morning host at WDBR is Brand Manager/afternoon host Mike ‘Mikee’ Connolly. He has been with Saga Springfield since 2000 and has risen through the ranks since starting as a promotions assistant. Completing the changes, Sarah Smerz will add afternoons at WDBR. Smerz returned to Saga Springfield last month as Digital Director from mornings at Mid-West Family Broadcasting AC 98.7 WNNS. Prior to joining WNNS in April 2021, Smerz spent five years in middays at Neuhoff Media Country 104.5 WFMB from 2015-20 and had two previous stints at WDBR first as a weekend host from 2008 to 2010 and then as morning co-host from 2013-15. more

From Radio Insight: Northpine reports that Zoe Communications has moved Variety Hits “The Cabin” from 96.9 W245CT Hayward WI to 101.1 WHSM-FM Hayward replacing Country “Musky 101“. “The Cabin” brand and format is also utilized by the company on 93.1 WJBL Ladysmith and 104.9 WZEZ Balsam Lake. It first launched in 2017 on 910 WCBN Hayward and W245BT. WCBN was sold to Civic Media in September 2022 and flipped to Liberal Talk “Buzz of the North” WZBH. At that time W245BT switched to rebroadcasting WHSM-HD2. more

From Radio Insight: Magnum Media has flipped Country “Kix 106.5” WKCH Whitewater/Janesville WI to Classic Country “Klassic Country 106.5/94.7“. The move comes with the addition of a simulcast on 94.7 W234DR Beloit fed by WSJY-HD3 Fort Atkinson. The translator had been rebroadcasting the primary AC format of 107.3 WSJY. The change follows the April move of “Bucky Country” 95.9 WBKY from Portage WI to Stoughton where it also provided the same area with Country programming. “Klassic Country 106.5/94.7” will feature Magnum Media Director of Engineering Chris ‘Doc’ Tarr in mornings. Before moving to engineering in 2000, Tarr worked on-air at many stations in Wisconsin and Illinois. Tarr said, ?Back in 1989, Duke Wright asked me to do weekends on what was then WGEE in Green Bay, which grew to the overnight shift and eventually nights. I developed a real fondness for the format. I often catch myself streaming another Classic Country station in our Magnum group, so when Dave asked me if I?d dust off my headphones, I said, sign me up!? more

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia's Talk KAKC-AM (1300 The Patriot) in Tulsa expands by adding simulcasts on 93.5 FM and KTGX-FM-HD2 (106.1), in addition to its current frequency at 1300 AM and streaming on iHeartRadio. "'The Patriot' has become a trusted voice in Oklahoma, and this expansion is a testament to its success," More...

From Radio Online: Magnum Media flips Contemporary Country WKCH (106.5) Whitewater, WI to Classic Country. Magnum also carries WKCH programming on WSJY-FM-HD4. To add Janesville standard FM band coverage for WKCH, WSJY-HD4 is being re-broadcasted on 94.7 W234DR Beloit. The company launched "Bucky More...

From Radio Online: KLOS-FM/Los Angeles afternoon hosts Kevin Ryder and Doug "Sluggo" Roberts are out reports Variety. The decision to eliminate the afternoon duo comes as Meruelo Media is making cuts at all four of it L.A. stations, including KPWR-FM (Power 106), KDAY-FM and KLLI-FM (Cali 93.9). More...

From Radio Insight: Ahead of its acquisition by Zelus Media, Art Morales has been appointed as Chief Revenue Officer of Desert Valley Media Group. Morales previously served as Vice President of Sales at Riviera Broadcasting (now Desert Valley Media Group) from 2019 to 2021 and will own 10% of the company following the sale to the Mike Cutchall led group. Morales previously held roles as General Sales Manager for Sandusky Radio Phoenix from 1996-2001, General Sales Manager for Clear Channel Phoenix from 2001-08, SVP/Sales for Clear Channel Minneapolis from 2008-12, and VP of Automotive Partnerships for iHeartMedia from 2012-17. Morales commented, “Connecting with our community on a local level is not just a goal?it’s our responsibility.” Vice President of Sales Todd Burden added, “Being truly local means understanding and serving the unique needs of Phoenix, and that’s what drives our commitment every day.” The company owns Oldies “94.9/95.1 The Wow Factor” KOAI Sun City West/K235CB Chandler, Hot AC “Hot 97.5/103.9” KMVA Dewey-Humboldt/KZON Gilbert, and Hip Hop/R&B “Power 98.3” KKFR Mayer/96.1 K241BQ Fort McDowell. more

From Radio Insight: Newark Public Radio Jazz 88.3 WBGO Newark NJ/New York will syndicate its 12-4pm weekday show “Favorite Things with Pat Prescott” through its WBGO Studios arm. The show debuted Sunday on Clark Atlanta University’s 91.9 WCLK Atlanta in the 4-7pm timeslot. Prescott began hosting the WBGO show in March 2022. After five years as a school teacher, she began her radio career at WYLD and WNOE New Orleans, prior to first arriving in New York in 1978. During her time in the market she hosted middays at Jazz 106.7 WRVR from 1978 to 1981, R&B 107.5 WBLS from 1981 to 1988, and then mornings at Smooth Jazz ?CD 101.9? WQCD from 1988 to 2001. Prescott then joined “94.7 The Wave” KTWV Los Angeles, where she hosted mornings from 2001 until August 2022 with artists Dave Koz and Brian McKnight co-hosting during her tenure. Prescott commented, “In my nearly 50 years in radio, I have been blessed with many wonderful opportunities. First of all, I have survived all the radical changes in broadcasting during that period plus I’ve worked in three of the finest cities in America: New Orleans, New York and Los Angeles. Today I couldn’t be more excited about adding a fourth amazing location as I prepare to debut my new radio program on WCLK in Atlanta. It’s a city that means a lot to me because I have so many friends and family members there and because it’s one of the most exciting hubs in the country for media and entertainment. I’m proud that Favorite Things is joining the stellar lineup at this heritage radio station.? WBGO President/CEO Steve Williams said, “National distribution of Favorite Things is a continuation of WBGO?s strategy to share its successful content with stations across the country as we have for many years, via programs such as Jazz Set and Jazz Night in America. For the past two years, Favorite Things has been our most popular weekday program and now it?s time to give the rest of the world an opportunity to hear Pat Prescott?s innovative, engaging and informative approach to presenting jazz.? WCLK Program Director David Linton added, “When I approached Steve Williams about bringing Pat and her show to WCLK I was excited they agreed and saw the vision. “Favorite Things” is in line with the 50 year tradition of WCLK bringing quality jazz programming to Atlanta and now via our app & WCLK.com our global audience. Pat is a longtime friend and legendary broadcaster who I’ve known since her days at New York’s WBLS & CD 101. I was a fan before we became friends. I’ve seen her win in the two biggest radio markets New York & Los Angeles and I’m confident our audience in Atlanta will embrace her too as she mixes great music and storytelling for 3 hours of great radio.” Stations interested in carrying Favorite Things can contact Steve Williams at SWilliams@wbgo.org. more