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From Radio Insight: Day 3 of Nielsen Audio’s PPM releases are now available for Charlotte, Portland, San Antonio, Salt Lake City, Orlando, Sacramento, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Columbus, and Cleveland. All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings. CharlotteBeasley Media Adult R&B “V101.9” WBAV jumps up 6.7 to 7.7 for its first time atop the market since last November. iHeartMedia Variety Hits “102.9 The Lake” WLKO moves down 7.5 to 7.0. Beasley Country 103.7 WSOC continues its slide 8.6 – 7.4 – 7.0 – 6.6. Pacific Broadcasting Classic Hits “95.7 The Ride” WXRC rises 5.4 to 6.4. Radio One News/Talk 1110 WBT/99.3 WBT-FM is down 6.6 to 5.8. Beasley Hip Hop “Power 98” WPEG jumps up 4.0 to 5.2, while sister Classic Hits “K104.7” WKQC is down 5.6 to 5.1. iHeartMedia Alternative “106.5 The End” WEND surges up 3.1 – 3.6 – 4.9. Beasley CHR “Kiss 95.1” WNKS rises 2.6 – 3.1 – 3.5. iHeartMedia CHR “Hits 96.1” WHQC is up 2.2 to 2.8. PortlandiHeartMedia Classic Hits “106.7 The Eagle” KLTH rises 7.4 to 7.9 to take sole possession of the Portland lead over sister AC “K103” KKCW as it continues its slide 9.8 – 7.8 – 7.3 – 6.6. iHeart Rhythmic CHR “Jam’n 107.5” KXJM soars from eleventh to third 2.8 – 4.1 – 5.4 for what Ratings Expert Chris Huff notes is its largest share since September 2014. KXJM ties with Alpha Media AAA 101.9 KINK, which drops 6.2 to 5.4. Alpha News/Talk 101.1 KXL dips 5.3 to 5.2. Public News/Talk 91.5 KOPB-FM is down 5.9 to 5.0, but its stream climbs 0.5 – 1.2 – 1.4. Jazz 89.1 KMHD rises 2.1 – 2.8 – 3.9. Audacy Classic Rock 92.3 KGON rises 4.1 to 4.8. iHeart’s competing “105.9 The Brew” KFBW drops 3.9 – 3.3 – 2.6. iHeart CHR “Z100” KKRZ falls 5.9 to 4.5 to tie Alpha’s “Live 95.5” KBFF as it is up 4.3 to 4.5. Audacy Hot AC “Bella 105” KRSK tumbles 3.5 – 2.3 – 1.9. Audacy Country “99.5 The Wolf” KWJJ rises 3.1 to 3.8. Alpha Media’s “98.7 The Bull” KUPL slides 4.1 – 3.3 – 3.2. San AntonioCox Classic Hits 101.1 KONO-FM expands its lead up 8.2 to 8.4 with its stream adding a 0.8 share. Cox Country “Y100” KCYY moves up to second 6.0 to 6.1. iHeartMedia AC “Q101.9” KQXT holds at a 5.8 share. EMF Christian AC “K-Love” 91.3 KZLV rebounds 4.8 to 5.7. Cox Classic Rock “106.7 The Eagle” KTKX slips 6.1 to 5.3. Alpha Media Variety Hits “102.7 Jack-FM” KJKX is up 4.1 to 4.8. Public News/Talk “Texas Public Radio” 89.1 KSTX continues its summer gain 2.1 – 2.4 – 3.3 – 3.4 – 4.6 for what Huff notes is its best share since June 2021 and its sister Classical 88.3 KPAC rises 0.7 – 1.1 – 1.8. Univision Hip Hop “98.5 The Beat” KBBT is down 5.2 to 4.6, while sister Rhythmic AC “Vibe 107.5” KVBH is down 5.2 to 4.4 and Regional Mexican “Que Buena 92.9” KROM drops 2.3 to 1.4 for what Huff notes is the lowest on the frequency since Spring 1993 when it flipped from AC to Spanish AC. With its mid-monthly flip from Oldies to Business News, Cox’s 860 KONO falls 2.1 – 1.3 – 0.7. Salt Lake CityBonneville AC “FM 100” KSFI reclaims the Salt Lake top spot up 7.4 to 8.1 with sister Classic Rock “103.5 The Arrow” KRSP down 7.9 to 7.6. KSOP Inc. Country “Z104.3” KSOP-FM trends up 4.2 – 4.9 – 6.2. Bonneville News/Talk 1160 KSL/102.7 KSL-FM holds at a 6.1 share. Capitol Broadcasting AC “Now 97.9” KBZN dips 5.9 to 5.5. Broadway Media Rhythmic Throwbacks “92.5 The Beat” KUUU climbs 1.8 – 2.0 – 2.6 for what Huff notes is the best showing for the signal since it was Hip Hop “U92” in August 2018. iHeartMedia Conservative Talk 570 KNRS/105.9 KNRS-FM slides 4.1 – 3.6 – 2.7. iHeart Classic Rock “Rock 106.7” KAAZ falls 3.4 – 2.4 – 1.5 for its lowest share since Holiday 2013. Broadway Media CHR “Mix 105.1” KUDD is down 4.6 – 3.3 – 3.2. Cumulus’ competing “Power 101.9/94.9” KENZ/KHTB drops 3.6 to 2.5 and iHeartMedia’s 97.1 KZHT is up 2.1 to 2.4. OrlandoAudacy Classic Hits “105.9 Sunny-FM” WOCL slides 11.8 – 11.1 – 10.5. Cox Adult R&B “Star 94.5” WCFB is down 9.3 to 8.4. iHeartMedia AC “Magic 107.7” WMGF rises 7.2 to 7.8. Audacy Rhythmic Throwbacks “102 Jamz” surges up 2.3 – 3.2 – 5.8 following its flip from Alternative. That ties it for fourth with Cox Classic Rock 98.9 WMMO, which gains 4.8 to 5.8. iHeartMedia CHR “XL 106.7” WXXL drops 6.1 to 5.1. iHeartMedia Rock 101.1 WJRR benefits from the demise of Alternative “FM 101.9” WQMP as it climbs 2.6 – 3.0 – 3.9 – 4.5. Cox News/Talk 580/107.3 WDBO is down 5.3 to 4.7. iHeartMedia Hot Talk “Real Radio 104.1” WTKS-FM is down 5.1 to 4.0. Cox Country “K92.3” WWKA falls 5.5 – 4.7 – 4.0. SacramentoiHeartMedia News/Talk 1530 KFBK/93.1 KFBK-FM sees its lead narrow with a 9.8 to 8.1 drop. Just behind are Bonneville AC “Mix 96” KYMX and Audacy Classic Rock “Eagle 96.9” KSEG as both dip 8.1 to 8.0. Bonneville Country 105.1 KNCI is up 5.9 to 6.2. iHeartMedia Soft AC “92.5 The Breeze” KBEB dips 4.6 to 4.5. Audacy CHR “106.5 The End” KUDL climbs 3.5 to 4.1. iHeartMedia Rhythmic Throwbacks “V101” KHYL is up 3.6 to 4.0. Bonneville Hot AC “Now 100.5” KZZO gains 3.1 to 3.7. iHeart Millennial Hits “Kiss 107.9” KZIS rises 2.1 – 2.3 – 3.1. iHeartMedia Conservative Talk “Talk 650” KSTE trends up 2.4 – 2.8 – 3.3. Audacy Alternative “Alt 94.7” KKDO drops 4.6 to 3.1. Las VegasiHeartMedia AC “Sunny 106.5” KSNE rises 8.1 to 9.2. Lotus Regional Mexican “La Buena 101.9” KWID is up 7.0 to 7.7. Beasley Media Classic Hits 96.3 KKLZ drops 9.1 to 7.5. iHeartMedia Country “95.5 The Bull” KWNR is down 4.9 to 4.5. Audacy Hot AC “Mix 94.1” KMXB is up 4.2 to 4.3. Latino Hustle Group Regional Mexican “Fiesta 98.1” KLUC-HD3 swings 3.8 – 2.9 – 4.0. SOS Radio Christian AC 90.5 KSOS climbs 1.6 – 2.3 – 3.1. Adult R&B “Power 88.1” KCEP rises 1.5 – 1.7 – 2.3. iHeartMedia Classic Rock “93.1 The Mountain” KYMT is down 3.1 to 2.5. Beasley Hot AC 102.7 KVGS falls 3.1 – 2.0 – 1.9 to its lowest share on the frequency since Holiday 2015. PittsburghiHeartMedia Classic Rock 102.5 WDVE trends up 7.3 – 8.1 – 9.3 for what is its first time atop the market since December 2022. iHeart Classic Hits “94.5 3WS” WWSW drops to second but rises 9.0 to 9.2. Audacy Sports “93.7 The Fan” KDKA-FM trends up 6.9 – 7.2 – 7.9. iHeartMedia CHR “96.1 Kiss” WKST-FM rebounds 6.0 to 7.5. Steel City Media Variety Hits “96.9 Bob-FM” WRRK inches up 7.3 to 7.4. Renda AC “Wish 99.7” WSHH is down 5.5 to 4.9. Audacy Country “Y108” WDSY drops 5.2 to 4.3, while sister Hot AC “100.7 Star” WBZZ falls 2.8 – 2.3 – 1.9 which Huff notes is the lowest on the frequency since Spring 1994 as Country “K-Bear” . Public News/Talk 90.5 WESA rises 3.5 – 4.4 – 4.7. Audacy News/Talk 1020/100.1 KDKA slides 4.4 – 4.1 – 3.4. CincinnatiCumulus Media Classic Hits 103.5 WGRR drops 11.1 to 9.9 but maintains its lead. Hubbard Country “B105” WUBE soars up 5.9 – 7.9 – 9.0 to rise to second. iHeartMedia News/Talk 700 WLW is down for the fifth straight month 9.5 to 8.6 with sister Conservative Talk 550 WKRC right behind down 7.0 to 6.6. Hubbard Hot AC “Q102” WKRQ is up 4.9 to 5.6. Cumulus Classic Rock “92.5 The Fox” WOFX-FM trends up 4.1 – 4.6 – 5.2. iHeartMedia Rock 102.7 WEBN drops 5.8 to 4.9. Kansas CityCumulus Classic Hits 94.9 KCMO-FM expands its lead up 10.7 to 11.7. Cumulus Classic Rock “101 The Fox” KCFX rises 9.4 to 10.1. Audacy News/Talk 98.1 KMBZ-FM dips 5.7 to 5.4 and its stream drops 1.3 to 1.0. Audacy Country “106.5 The Wolf” WDAF-FM rises 4.4 to 4.9. Steel City Media CHR “Mix 93.3” KMXV slides 6.3 – 5.2 – 4.8. Steel City Media Country “Q104” KBEQ gains 3.8 to 4.7. Co-owned 94.1 KFKF is down 4.9 to 4.5. Following its move to FM and rebrand as “96.5 The Fan“, Audacy’s 96.5 KFNZ-FM (formerly 610 KCSP) soars 2.4 – 3.0 – 4.6 and its stream rises 1.1 to 1.4. Audacy Hot AC “99.7 The Point” KZPT drops 4.4 to 3.5. Northwestern Media Christian AC ” Life 88.5” KJNW-FM rises 2.8 – 3.0 – 3.2 – 3.5. ColumbusTEGNA Sports “97.1 The Fan” WBNS-FM trends up 6.7 – 7.3 – 8.7. iHeartMedia Country 92.3 WCOL slides 10.9 – 9.9 – 9.4 – 9.1 – 8.6. iHeart Classic Hits “93.3 The Bus” is down 8.1 to 7.9. Saga AC “Sunny 95” WSNY-FM is up 6.6 to 7.1 to tie for fourth with Radio One Adult R&B “Magic 95.5” WXMG as it soars 3.2 – 3.7 – 6.1 – 7.1. Ratings expert Chris Huff notes that is the largest share in the the brand’s history from its launch on 98.9 in 1998, move to 106.3 in 2011 and then to 95.5 in 2015. iHeartMedia CHR 97.9 WNCI rises 5.1 to 5.6. iHeart News/Talk 610 WTVN is down 5.7 to 5.1. Radio One Hip Hop “Power 107.5/106.3” WCKX/WHTD climbs 2.2 – 2.5 – 2.9. NABCO Rock “99.7 The Blitz” WRKZ slides 4.3 – 4.0 – 3.3. ClevelandiHeartMedia Classic Hits “Majic 105.7” WMJI holds its lead dipping 9.1 to 9.0. Audacy Classic Rock 98.5 WNCX trends up 7.2 – 7.7 – 8.8. Radio One Adult R&B 93.1 WZAK is down 8.8 to 8.2. iHeartMedia News/Talk 1100/106.9 WTAM drops 7.3 to 6.8. Public News/Talk “Ideastream” 89.7 WKSU/104.9 WCLV falls 7.3 to 6.5. Audacy Sports “92.3 The Fan” WKRK-FM is up 4.2 to 4.4, but its stream rises 0.3 – 0.5 – 1.0. Rubber City Radio’s “107.3 Alternative Cleveland” WNWV climbs 2.8 – 3.0 – 3.4 for the best showing on the frequency since August 2016 as Smooth Jazz “107.3 The Wave“. Akron focused sister Classic Rock 97.5 WONE-FM is up 1.7 – 2.1 – 2.2. iHeart Hot Talk/Rock 100.7 WMMS is down 7.4 – 6.5 – 6.3. more

From Radio Online: KNWS-FM (Life 101.9) in Waterloo, IA afternoon host and Production Director David A. Dein will step into the morning show slot beginning this week. Before joining the station in May, 2021 he served as Imaging Producer at The Lighthouse Radio Network. Prior to that, Dein was Assistant Program Director at WAWZ More...

From Radio Insight: Skyview Networks’ “Dana Cortez Show” will relocate to Houston to become based at Audacy Hot AC “Mix 96.5” KHMX starting Monday, November 4. Hosted by Cortez, husband/producer DJ Automatic, and comedian Anthony Almanzar, the show most recently had been based in Phoenix. The show has been syndicated by Skyview Networks since 2018. A native of West Texas, prior to syndication Cortez hosted mornings at KKSS Albuquerque and KBBT San Antonio. Audacy Houston SVP/Programming Sara Frazier commented, “We are thrilled to welcome ?The Dana Cortez Show? to Mix 96.5 and Houston. Dana, DJ Automatic and Anthony A bring an incredible energy, humor and relatability that resonates with audiences everywhere. We?re excited for our Houston listeners to experience the unique blend of entertainment and real-life conversations that have made the show a hit nationwide.? Cortez said, “I?m so excited to wake up and connect with H-Town?s amazing community. Sarah Frazier and Melissa Chase are visionaries, and being on the Mix 96.5 team is a perfect fit for our show’s new flagship station.? Cortez’s show fills the opening created by Sarah Pepper’s departure in May. more

From Radio Online: Cumulus Media announced the addition of two new podcasts to the Rich Eisen Podcast Network, hosted by Eisen. These new programs mark the fourth and fifth offerings in Eisen's growing lineup of sports-centric podcasts under the Cumulus Podcast Network umbrella. The first of the new additions, "No-Contest More...

From Radio Online: KHMX (Mix 96.5) in Houston adds "The Dana Cortez Show." The station will debut the Houston-focused morning show, which features Dana Cortez, DJ Automatic and Anthony A, weekdays from 6-10am CT beginning November 4. The station will also serve as the flagship for Skyview Networks' syndicated program. The show More...

From Radio Insight: Scott Fybush is a station broker as the principal of Fybush Media. He is also a consultant, an engineer and has been a close observer of the broadcasting industry for more than 30 years as the editor of NorthEast Radio Watch. His 2025 Tower Site Calendar is now available for pre-order. It’s rare that the inner regulatory workings of the FCC escape from Washington into the general public’s attention, but these are rare times, and Audacy’s plan to emerge from bankruptcy has become one of those stories that’s taken on political dimensions far beyond the usual obscurity of the Commission’s processes. The FCC approved the Audacy restructuring deal on Monday, but the approval came on a narrow partisan 3-2 majority, with Republican commissioners Nathan Simington and Brendan Carr dissenting. Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel fired back in a statement criticizing Simington and Carr for claiming the plan received preferential treatment, a claim that’s been making the rounds heavily on conservative media in recent weeks. At the heart of the dispute, of course, is the presence of financier George Soros as one of the funders behind the restructuring. To hear some conservative media outlets tell it, Soros plans to take control of the Audacy stations to push his own political agenda, and while we’re not here to take political sides, the facts are pretty clear: there’s no real evidence that Soros is in this for any reason other than to try to make some money. (It’s worth noting that, if anything, Audacy’s talk stations have been trending to the right lately – KRLD in Dallas, for instance, has been replacing news blocks with more conservative talk.) What we’re here to do this week (since it’s otherwise a slow news week) is to offer some other observations about some FCC trends that have us raising our eyebrows. Keep reading* *It’s not just the Audacy restructuring that’s been pulling the FCC’s two Republican commissioners in a more political direction than usual, after all. Consider two more data points: in a hearing last week, Carr was asked whether he supported the idea that ABC should “lose its licenses” over the way the presidential debate in September was conducted. It’s well-established precedent going back 50 years now that the FCC doesn’t regulate licensees based on the content of their programming, as upheld in no shortage of FCC rejections of attempts to intervene in license renewals based on format changes or news programming. Did Carr uphold that precedent? He did not. Instead, he suggested that there might indeed be consequences from the debate. Data point number two: the FCC has been pretty consistent in recent years in its attempt to create real-world consequences for the pirate FM broadcasters who fill up the FM dial in New York, Newark, Miami, Boston and elsewhere, imposing large fines on the broadcasters themselves and, more effectively, on the property owners where the pirates have been operating. The FCC announced fines last week against three more pirates, hitting Masner Beauplan with $920,000 in penalties for his signals on 91.7 in the Newark area, as well as $40,000 each against Raul Alcantara for 88.9 in the Bronx and Wilner Batiste for 94.1 in Spring Valley, Rockland County. Those are usually unanimous votes, but not this time: Simington voted against the fines, as part of a larger objection on his part questioning whether the FCC still has the authority to levy fines on its own without a jury trial. Simington’s objections are based on a Supreme Court ruling in June that found that regulatory agencies (in that case, the SEC) can’t impose fines based on their own in-house rulings, but rather that defendants are entitled to a jury trial. And*that, in turn, is part of a larger pattern of Supreme Court rulings, most notably the overturning of the “Chevron doctrine,” that are calling into question a lot of the underpinnings of the regulatory state as we’ve understood it for decades. *Those are the facts, as we understand them, and now a bit of opinion: no matter what your own political views might be, if you’re in the broadcasting business, it all comes together to create more uncertainty at a time when the industry probably can’t take much more. There aren’t a lot of potential buyers beating down the doors of big radio companies to pump money into the business right now (just ask Emmis about trying to sell 98.7 in New York), so whether you like George Soros, dislike him or have no opinion at all, is it good for radio if regulatory uncertainty and political scorekeeping are making it harder to get approval for what should still be a value-neutral approval of a fairly standard bankruptcy exit? (As Rosenworcel points out, the basics of the Audacy deal are no different from a half dozen other cases that have received FCC approval in recent years.) The debate issue should concern broadcasters of all stripes, too. A Commission that’s capable of pushing back on ABC for perceived liberal bias could just as easily shift in the opposite direction, after all, and push back on the many broadcasters whose politics lean right. The FCC’s longstanding policy of not regulating on content and formats has protected*all*broadcasters over the last half-century. Will broadcasters speak out to protect those hard-fought protections? We’re watching, too, to see if broadcasters push back at all on Simington on the pirate fines. While the fines still went through on a 4-1 vote (even Carr approved them), a change in political control later this year could shift the balance at the Commission – and will the NAB, which has pushed hard for punitive fines against pirates, be happy if they’re suddenly being let off the hook based on a political philosophical crusade? The fallout from the*Chevron*decision is just beginning to be felt across the entire regulatory environment, not just the FCC, and from where we sit here on the edge of the industry, it seems as though there’s potentially much more to be lost than there is to be gained if more pieces of the “administrative state” are dismantled without careful consideration. While broadcasters have plenty of reasons to be frustrated at the FCC (did you try to get regulatory fees paid last week through the overly-complex CORES system?), those regulations also do a lot to protect broadcasters from interference and to provide the kind of stability that’s needed for a secure, predictable business environment. It’s a point even the NAB made this week, reacting to the Audacy restucturing approval with a statement praising the importance of regulatory consistency. “To ensure a vibrant future, we need a transparent, fair and predictable regulatory process for broadcast license transfers and renewals ? devoid of politics ? that allows local radio and television stations a fair chance to compete for the investment capital that is necessary to continue serving the public,” wrote NAB leader Curtis LeGeyt. more

From Radio Online: Premiere-syndicated "Brooke andamp; Jeffrey" announced this week a new "Merch for a Cause" fundraiser supporting Hurricane Helene relief efforts. For a limited time, listeners and fans can purchase special-edition green Brooke andamp; Jeffrey sweatshirts and t-shirts with 100% of the proceeds supporting Heart to Heart More...

From Radio Insight: KRGO LLC’s Silent 1550 KMRI West Valley City/Salt Lake City has returned to operation as Sports “SLC Sports Radio“. The new brand is being led by veteran Sports talk host Dino Costa, who will host from 1-6pm. Sports ByLine USA network programming will air in other dayparts on the 10kW AM daytime-only signal. Costa, whose show usually mixes Sports Talk and Conservative Talk, had very brief tenures that ended in controversy at KXTG Portland and KFNS St. Louis. He also has hosted shows for SiriusXM, KLZ Denver and WNNR Jacksonville. Sports Byline USA President Darren Peck said. ?We?re thrilled to be bringing our lineup to Salt Lake City and joining forces with broadcast icon Dino Costa to bring great content to the fans there. The region?s appetite for sports is exploding and the timing of this launch couldn?t be better. Dino has been providing informative, entertaining and innovative sports talk for decades and we?ve been cheering for him all along the way. Our hosts include industry veterans and successful sports figures like Ron Barr, Brian Billick, Fred Dryer, Ron Cey, Rick Tittle, Marty Tirrell and more. All the best to Dino and their staff there and we couldn?t be more excited to get started!” Costa commented, “?Darren Peck is way too nice, but I?m more than appreciative of his thoughts and kind words. I?m blessed to be a part of this project, one that has had wheels in motion over the last 16-months with the objective of providing listeners of Salt Lake City with a viable alternative in the world of sports radio. This is a great community with people who love their sports. There is a vision that is evident with many here who understand that Salt Lake City is not only growing, but is a city and a region just now starting to realize its full potential. We?re more than happy to be a part of it, and we look forward to providing an outlet and a platform that is uniquely situated as an independent radio station serving as the voice of the people. I want to thank Darren Peck and Sports Byline USA for their faith in us. I welcome them to Salt Lake City, while also thanking the many who have been on the air over the years here in SLC before us ? including those who are currently on the air ? and are our on-air colleagues of today.? more

From Radio Insight: Radio Content Pro has signed SummitMedia to a companywide deal providing content curation powered by AI to all of their stations. SummitMedia EVP/Programming Randy Chase commented, “Radio Content Pro is a game changer. There?s never been a content service that gets the challenges that every talent faces. Each product is customized for a specific format brand, and each topic is loaded with options that fit every personality style. Plus, the talent can customize it specifically for them with the amazing AI bot, RCP Sidekick that is trained to get radio. It?s a competitive game-changer! RCP will improve Summit?s creativity on the air and online and provide amazing resources our stations could never fit into the budget.” RCP Founder Andrew Johnson said, “We’re so excited to welcome the SummitMedia stations and provide the tools for their stations. Our users love what Radio Content Pro does for their stations. In less than a year, we’re approaching 300 users in more than 20 countries, and in all market sizes. This is our first group deal and we couldn’t be happier to be in business with Randy and his team.” RCP Advisor Tracy Johnson added, “Broadcasters expect more from their local staffs than ever before, but generating great content on multiple platforms requires resources. RCP saves time, inspires creativity, and streamlines workflows for personalities, programmers, and digital teams. It’s like adding six or seven employees to your team for just a few dollars per month.” more

From Radio Insight: Musburger Media’s Sports Betting network VSiN has announced a strategic partnership with sports and entertainment marketing agency Interstate 15. The deal will help VSiN refine its brand positioning, develop a comprehensive distribution strategy, and a supporting partnership development to drive new revenue streams. The Las Vegas based Interstate 15 “brings decades of expertise in entertainment brand strategy, marketing, and management, with a portfolio that includes leading commercial organizations and high-profile personalities” led by Jason Gastwirth, Jamie Fritz, and Greg Cannon. VSiN President/Chief Business Officer Brian Musburger said, “We?re excited to leverage this partnership to enhance VSiN?s brand and further accelerate our growth. With Jason?s vast understanding of entertainment strategy and his relationships in Las Vegas, Jamie?s connections to sports legends and Greg?s track record creating, launching and building brands, Interstate 15?s proven expertise will help VSiN tap into the cache and star power that make Las Vegas the entertainment capital of the world.? Cannon said, “We are thrilled to partner with VSiN and leverage our combined strengths to create a unique and compelling experience for sports enthusiasts and bettors alike.” more

From Radio Online: According to Edison Research, U.S. Latinos, a group that has grown to 65 million people, spend more time with audio than the non-Latino population. The company's Share of Ear finds that persons 13 or older who identify as Hispanic or Latino spend an average of nearly five hours listening to audio each day, More...

From Radio Insight: Over the last decade, some large markets have found room for a station that plays the ?60s/?70s-based version of Oldies that many of their Classic Hits counterparts have evolved away from. Depending on where you are in Milwaukee, you can hear three. In 2018, Milwaukee Radio Alliance?s WZTI segued from the True Oldies Channel to Fonz-FM.In 2021, it was joined by Saga?s WRXS (Pure Oldies 106.9), one of a dozen Saga stations doing that format. Five months ago, WRJN Racine, Wis.,dropped the Progressive Talk format that owner Civic Media runs elsewhere in the state to return to the station?s full-service roots, also playing ?60s/?70s oldies. WRJN is differentiated from the other two stations by its news and personality content. Pure Oldies has a slightly higher ?50s content. Fonz has a higher concentration of ?70s titles. But all three span from pre-Beatles to ?70s. Both Fonz and Pure Oldies go back to ?Rock Around the Clock.? Pure Oldies, a Class-A signal, had a 2.2 6-plus in the August PPM, but has been as high as a 3.6 in the last six months. WZTI, heard on an AM and two translators, has an 0.4. WRJN can be heard in downtown Milwaukee on its AM; two translators cover Racine and Kenosha. All compete with mainstream Classic Hits powerhouse WRIT, which now comes into the early ?00s musically, but goes back to ?Brown Eyed Girl? and still has some early-?70s titles. Pure Oldies 106.9 is unhosted, but heavily produced. (There are also vintage commercials that play at the beginning of the station?s brief stopsets.) Fonz-FM?s middays feature some breaks from sister AC WLDB (B93) morning host ?Joe.? (There was enough content that Fonz passed my ?did I learn anything about the market?? test. Steve Miller is coming to town. Open Door Milwaukee, with its 150 open houses, is this weekend. WRJN bills itself as ?local news and timeless hits.? There?s CBS and local news at :00, Civic Media regional and local news at :30, as well as liners emphasizing the station?s 97-year news heritage. Afternoon host Curt Vollman interviewed the head of a local theater company about an upcoming production of Murder on the Orient Express (and warned listeners not to buy scalped tickets) and talked about visiting a local record store. He was also joined by his son Teddy, a NASA engineer, to discuss the Space-X rescue mission. Here?s WRJN at 2:15 p.m., Sept. 24: Mamas & Papas, ?Monday, Monday?? Grand Funk, ?The Locomotion? Chubby Checker, ?Let?s Twist Again? Manfred Mann, ?The Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo)? Beach Boys, ?Help Me, Rhonda? Captain & Tennille, ?Love Will Keep Us Together? Cowsills, ?The Rain, the Park & Other Things? Simon & Garfunkel, ?Bridge Over Troubled Water? Four Tops, ?I Can?t Help Myself? Creedence Clearwater Revival, ?Bad Moon Rising? Buckinghams, ?Hey Baby (They?re Playing Our Song)? Beatles, ?Yesterday? Classics IV, ?Spooky? Byrds, ?Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)? Pure Oldies is the only one of the three stations monitored by Mediabase. It has more than 750 titles getting two or more spins a week. Here?s Pure Oldies 105.9 at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24: Gary Lewis & Playboys, ?She?s Just My Style? Jimmy Ruffin, ?What Becomes of the Brokenhearted? Danny & Juniors, ?At the Hop? Aretha Franklin, ?Baby I Love You? Bobby Vee, ?Rubber Ball? John Denver, ?Annie?s Song? Jackie Wilson, ?(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher? Peter & Gordon, ?I Go to Pieces? Surfaris, ?Wipe Out? Mamas & Papas, ?Words of Love? Mungo Jerry, ?In the Summertime? Beatles, ?We Can Work It Out? Diamonds, ?Little Darlin?? Marvin Gaye, ?Pride and Joy? Gary Puckett & Union Gap, ?Woman, Woman? Herman?s Hermits, ?Mrs. Brown You?ve Got a Lovely Daughter? Here?s Fonz-FM at Noon, Sept. 24: Beatles, ?Day Tripper? Four Tops, ?I Can?t Help Myself? Alive and Kicking, ?Tighter, Tighter? Billy Preston, ?Nothing From Nothing? Little Anthony & Imperials, ?Hurt So Bad? Bill Haley & Comets, ?(We?re Gonna) Rock Around the Clock? Maxine Nightingale, ?Right Back Where We Started From? Petula Clark, ?I Know a Place? Sonny & Cher, ?I Got You Babe? Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose, ?Treat Her Like a Lady? Bobby Rydell, ?Forget Him? Steve Miller Band, ?The Joker? Jose Feliciano, ?Light My Fire? Earth, Wind & Fire, ?September? Beatles, ?Do You Want to Know a Secret? Temptations, ?I Can?t Get Next to You? Gerry Rafferty, ?Baker Street? Beach Boys, ?Fun, Fun, Fun? Chicago, ?25 or 6 to 4? Thanks to Throwback Nation’s Tony Lorino for the story idea. more

From Radio Online: Westwood One has announced that "The Benny Show," hosted by podcaster Benny Johnson, will join the Cumulus Podcast Network. Known for his innovative approach to news and entertainment, Johnson has seen a significant surge in popularity, amassing 12 million subscribers across various platforms during the 2024 More...

From Radio Online: VSiN, The Sports Betting Network, announces a strategic partnership with Interstate 15, a sports and entertainment marketing agency founded by industry veterans Jason Gastwirth, Jamie Fritz and Greg Cannon. This collaboration marks an expansion of VSiN's within the rapidly evolving sports entertainment More...

From Radio Online: The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has announced the emcees for the 2024 Edward R. Murrow Awards Gala, which will honor outstanding achievements in journalism and broadcast news. This year's hosts are Maurice DuBois of CBS New York, Antonia Hylton of NBC News, Eva Pilgrim of ABC News, More...

From Radio Online: Cumulus Media will launch a new original podcast series, "On the Frontlines with Mark Levin and Yael Eckstein," which will be presented by the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship). The series marks the first time Levin will host an original content series. Yael Eckstein, President More...

From Radio Online: Ronnie Glover is promoted to Cluster Manager of Beasley Media Group's Las Vegas radio properties. He will officially begin his new position in December. Glover, who joined the company in May of 2023, most recently served as the Vice President and Market Manager of Beasley's cluster in Fayetteville, NC. In More...

From Radio Insight: Podcast Radio Network’s “Podcast Radio” has added the ability for affiliates to program genre-specific programming blocks, while launching on Alpha Media Talk 1480 KAUS Austin MN. KAUS is the first Podcast Radio affiliate featuring dedicated genre hours, including blocks of business, true crime, comedy, and music podcasts. The network is utilizing Local Radio Networks’ RVC platform to offer their programming for either specific dayparts or 24/7. KAUS is currently carrying Podcast Radio programming weekdays from 6-8am, 11am-12pm, and 3pm to midnight as well as in multiple weekend timeslots. Podcast Radio CEO Gerard Edwards said, “We are excited to have Podcast Radio on in Minnesota. Our genre-based scheduling allows us to offer something for every listener, while using the trusted radio format to connect audiences with the world of podcasts. Alpha Media has been an incredible partner, and we look forward to expanding our presence.” KMG Networks CEO Gary Krantz, who oversees Podcast Radio’s US syndication said, We?re excited to expand our Alpha Media partnership in Minnesota. The genre-specific hours give stations flexibility as they can be moved around the schedule, while the variety blocks also bring the best of the diverse podcast world to radio using innovative formatting.? Alpha Media Minnesota VP/Revenue Development Robert Mitheun added, “We?re excited to be the first in Minnesota to introduce Podcast Radio?s innovative format to our listeners. With its curated genre hours and top-tier content, this partnership offers something unique for everyone. Aside from the content, I found the Podcast Radio development team to be immensely accommodating. Their can-do attitude was refreshing.” Alpha Media also utilizes some Podcast Radio programming in dayparts on 800 KREI Farmington, 1230 KWIX Moberly/92.5 KWIX-FM Cairo, and 1400 KJFF Festus MO as “Podcast Radio Missouri“. more

From Radio Insight: Beasley Media is promoting Fayetteville NC VP/Market Manager Ronnie Glover to Cluster Manager for their Las Vegas cluster starting in December. Glover joined Beasley in May 2023. He previously was Market Manager for Alpha Media Bethany/Cameron MO, Market President for Townsquare Media Victoria TX from 2017-2020, General Manager of Max Media Cape Girardeau MO and General Sales Manager/Director of Sales for Clear Channel in Norfolk and Nashville. Glover said, “It has been a privilege and an honor to lead our Fayetteville team. I am thrilled to join our Las Vegas family and represent such iconic brands. The Las Vegas team, with its exceptional talent in leadership, content creation, and marketing consultancy, offers a wealth of opportunities for growth and development. Together, we will continue to elevate the experience of doing business with us on-air, on-site, and in the digital space for our community of listeners and clients.? Beasley VP/Operations Kevin Rich said, “Ronnie has been a driving force behind our success in Fayetteville, where his leadership and contagious positive energy has significantly boosted our market growth. We?re confident that these same qualities will propel our Las Vegas cluster to new heights.? Glover takes the reins most recently held by Michael Cutchall, who is in the process of acquiring Desert Valley Media Group’s Phoenix stations. more

From Radio Insight: A little over a year after Jeff Ziesmann?s Grant County Broadcasters $4.5 million sale of 105.9 WNKN Middletown OH to Relevant Radio, Randy Michaels has brought the station’s former Oldies “The Oasis” format back to the Cincinnati market. After closing on his Radioactive LLC’s $1.8 million purchase of 97.7 WOXY Mason OH from Lazo Media, Michaels flipped the station to a simulcast of Grant County Broadcasters’ “106.7 The Oasis” WNKR Williamstown KY. Positioning as ?Where The Music Went?, the brand focuses on music from the 1960s through 80s with an emphasis on the 70s. WNKR assumed the Oasis format and branding in September 2023 just ahead of the closing of the sale of WNKN. While WNKN was a Class B covering the majority of the Cincinnati and Dayton markets, WOXY is only a Class A covering the area between the two cities. WNKN with the “Oasis” brand was successful registering a 2.1 share in Cincinnati and a 3.2 share in Dayton in the July 2023 Nielsen Audio ratings. Michaels told WVXU, ?Jeff Ziesmann is a master of serving and selling the audience in the metro collar often ignored by other broadcasters. While every other station chases a younger audience, The Oasis serves the people who have the most money and the people most likely to use radio. The age 45+ audience is often ignored by the cookie-cutter corporate stations.” more

From Radio Insight: Former SummitMedia Chief Revenue Officer John Walker has launched revenue optimization firm Sales Ranch. Walker served as Market President for SummitMedia Birmingham from December 2015 until exiting at the end of 2023. He had added the CRO position in September 2021. Prior to joining SummitMedia he was Regional Vice President for Cumulus Media?s Birmingham, Huntsville and Montgomery clusters after earlier serving as Market Manager in Huntsville. Sales Ranch says it offers a full scope of revenue optimization solutions to aid broadcasters in accelerating their revenue quickly, efficiently, and affordably. Walker said, ?After more than 25 years in broadcasting, I am excited to share my success and experience with the industry as a whole. As broadcasters face an increasingly challenging landscape, we identified the need for an innovative approach to sales and marketing designed especially for media companies.? Among the services being offered by the company are: fractional executive services, sales operations, graphic design solutions, lead generation, and data driven insights. more

From Radio Online: John Walker, previously Chief Revenue Officer at SummitMedia, has unveiled his new venture, Sales Ranch, aimed at revitalizing revenue streams for broadcasters. This new revenue optimization firm is designed to help media companies accelerate their earnings through a blend of innovative technology and More...

From Radio Online: The Country Radio Hall of Fame (CRHoF) is now accepting nominations for its Class of 2025, with submissions open through October 28. To nominate a candidate for the Country Radio Hall of Fame's Class of 2025, individuals are encouraged to complete the nomination form

From Radio Insight: Nielsen Audio has released Day 2 of its monthly four day sweep of ratings in PPM markets. Today’s releases include Washington DC, Boston, Seattle, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Phoenix, Detroit, Minneapolis, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Denver, San Diego, Baltimore, and St. Louis. All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings. Washington DCPublic News/Talk 88.5 WAMU jumps 10.5 to 12.1 to expand its lead to nearly three shares. Hubbard News 103.5 WTOP drops 9.8 to 9.2. Howard University Adult R&B 96.3 WHUR rises up 6.4 to 7.9. Classical 90.9 WETA-FM rises 3.9 to 4.5 to tie for fourth with iHeartMedia AC 97.1 WASH as it is down 4.8 to 4.5. iHeartMedia Country 98.7 WMZQ continues its climb 3.7 – 3.9 – 4.3. iHeart Alternative “DC 101” WWDC drops 4.4 to 3.7. Audacy Hip Hop 95.5 WPGC drops 3.8 to 2.7. Radio One Gospel “Praise 104.1” WPRS-FM is down 3.3 to 2.5. Audacy Spanish CHR “El Zol 107.9” WLZL trends up 1.5 – 1.8 – 2.0, while its stream moves 1.2 to 0.9. BostonFor the fourth straight month, Audacy Hot AC “Mix 104.1” WWBX has set a format high. But this month’s 7.0 – 7.8 – 9.6 jump also makes it an all-time record high for the 104.1 frequency according to Ratings Expert Chris Huff. Beasley Media’s “98.5 The Sports Hub” WBZ-FM rises 7.5 to 8.6. Beasley Classic Hits 105.7 WROR slips 6.8 – 6.4 – 6.1. Audacy AC “Magic 106.7” WMJX drops 6.0 – 5.7 – 5.2, but its stream is up 0.3 to 0.6. iHeartMedia Classic Rock 100.7 WZLX is up 3.9 – 4.3 – 4.9. iHeartMedia News 1030 WBZ dips 4.7 to 4.4. Public News/Talk 90.9 WBUR slides 5.1 – 4.6 – 4.2. Competing Public News/Talk 89.7 WGBH-FM dips 4.1 to 3.9 and sister Classical 99.5 WCRB rises 2.3 to 2.9. AAA 88.9 WERS trends down 2.1 – 1.6 – 1.2. With its move from Classic Rock to Bloomberg in the final week of the survey, 92.9 WBOS dips 1.9 to 1.8. iHeart Country “101.7 The Bull” WBWL slides 1.9 – 1.7 – 1.6 and sister Spanish Tropical “Rumba 97.7” WZRM is down 1.5 to 1.0. Seattle/TacomaPublic News/Talk 94.9 KUOW-FM dips 8.6 to 8.4. iHeartMedia Classic Rock 102.5 KZOK drops 7.1 to 6.1. Audacy Rock 99.9 KISW slides 6.4 – 5.9 – 5.4. iHeart Classic Hits “95.7 The Jet” KJEB rises 4.2 to 4.9. Audacy Country “100.7 The Wolf” KKWF ends its four month slide rebounding 4.2 to 4.7 to tie for fifth with Bonneville News/Talk 97.3 KIRO-FM as it is down 5.3 to 4.7. With its flip from AC “94.1 The Sound” to Hot AC “Emma 94.1” in the final week of the survey, Audacy’s KSWD is down 4.3 to 4.0. Hubbard AC “Warm 106.9” KRWM trends up 3.4 – 3.8 – 4.2. Christa Media Christian AC “Spirit 105.3” KCMS-FM rises 2.6 to 3.2. AAA 90.3 KEXP swings 3.0 – 2.3 – 3.1. Audacy Rhythmic Throwbacks “Hot 103.7” KHTP drops 3.2 to 2.6. Bonneville’s “Seattle Sports 710” KIRO trends down 3.7 – 3.2 – 2.9. iHeart’s 93.3 KJR-FM rises 1.7 – 2.0 – 2.3. Miami/Fort LauderdaleTwo stations set record highs atop South Florida. Cox Media Group Adult R&B “Hot 105” WHQT rises 8.3 – 9.6 – 9.8 – 10.5 for the largest share in the frequency’s history. iHeartMedia’s Bilingual Soft AC “Magic 93.9” WMIA-FM moves up to second 4.8 – 5.9 – 6.2 to also set a record high for its frequency. Audacy AC “101.5 Lite-FM” WLYF rises 5.2 to 5.6 to tie SBS Spanish Classic Hits “Zeta 92.3” WCMQ as it dips 5.9 to 5.6. Univision Spanish AC “Amor 107.5” WAMR dips 5.3 to 5.1 to tie Cox Soft AC “Easy 93.1” WFEZ as it holds at a 5.1 share. Audacy’s Rhythmic Throwbacks “Power 96” WPOW-FM rises 2.7 to 3.1 for its best showing since July 2019. iHeartMedia CHR “Y100” WHYI drops 3.5 – 3.2 – 2.4 and sister Classic Rock “Big 105.9” WBGG-FM is down 2.6 to 1.9 for what Huff notes is its lowest share since Summer 1994 it flipped from Oldies WAXY-FM to all-70s “Big 106” PhoenixiHeartMedia AC “99.9 KEZ” KESZ holds at a 10.1 share to retain its commanding lead in Phoenix. Hubbard Classic Rock 100.7 KSLX inches up 6.1 to 6.2. iHeart Variety Hits “95.5 The Mountain” KYOT holds at a 4.6 share. Audacy Classic Hits “Big 94.5” KOOL-FM is up 3.9 to 4.2 to tie for fourth with Hubbard Rock 97.9 KUPD which dips 4.5 to 4.2. Bonneville’s “Arizona Sports 98.7” KMVP-FM trends up 2.6 – 3.1 – 3.5 – 3.9. Public News/Talk 91.5 KJZZ jumps 2.5 – 3.1 – 3.7. Co-owned Classical 89.5 KBAQ rises 2.1 to 3.4 for what Huff notes matches its record high share in August 2017. Hubbard Alternative “Alt AZ 93.3” KDKB is down 4.1 to 3.6. Since its move to a Pop/Alternative lean in July, iHeartMedia’s “Mix 96.9” KMXP holds at a 2.3 share. Desert Valley Media Group Hot AC “Hot 97.5/103.9” KMVA/KZON rises 2.1 to 2.5. iHeartMedia Conservative Talk 550 KFYI drops 4.2 to 3.0. Audacy Country 107.9 KMLE slides 3.5 – 3.3 – 2.5. Sierra H Broadcasting Rhythmic Throwbacks “101 The Bounce” KZCE is down 3.2 to 2.3. DetroitAudacy Sports “97.1 The Ticket” WXYT-FM trends up 7.8 – 8.5 – 9.0 with its stream adding a 1.6 share. iHeartMedia AC 100.3 WNIC holds at a 7.3 share. iHeartMedia CHR “Channel 95.5” WKQI rises 5.7 – 5.9 – 6.5 to tie for third with Audacy Classic Hits 104.3 WOMC as it gains 5.3 – 6.1 – 6.5. Audacy Country 99.5 WYCD holds at a 6.4 share. iHeartMedia Adult R&B “Mix 92.3” WMXD rebounds 5.6 to 6.2. Audacy News 950 WWJ is down 5.4 to 4.7. Beasley Classic Rock 94.7 WCSX slides 7.1 – 6.4 – 5.9 – 5.6 as sister Rock 101.1 WRIF drops 5.4 to 4.6. Audacy Alternative “Alt 98.7” WDZH climbs 3.7 – 4.0 – 4.4. Classical 90.9 WRCJ trends up 0.8 – 1.2 – 2.1. Minneapolis/St. PauliHeartMedia Sports “100.3 KFAN” KFXN-FM jumps up 6.7 – 7.0 – 10.3 for what Ratings Expert Chris Huff notes is the largest share in its frequency history. Northwestern Media Christian AC 98.5 KTIS-FM inches up 8.7 to 8.9. iHeart Classic Hits “Kool 108” KQQL is down 8.4 to 7.9. Public News/Talk 91.1 KNOW-FM is down 7.3 to 6.5 although its stream rises 0.7 to 0.9. Hubbard Hot AC “KS 95” KSTP-FM slides 8.3 – 7.3 – 6.2 to tie for fifth with iHeartMedia CHR 101.3 KDWB as it is off 6.3 to 6.2. Cumulus Classic Rock 92.5 KQRS trends up 4.4 – 5.2 – 5.6. AAA “89.3 The Current” KCMP rises 3.3 to 4.4. Audacy Variety Hits “104.1 Jack-FM” KZJK continues its tumble 6.4 – 5.2 – 4.5 – 4.2. Audacy News/Talk 830 WCCO trends down 4.8 – 4.5 – 4.0 with its stream down 0.6 to 0.4. Tampa/St. PetersburgCox Soft AC 105.5 WDUV rises 10.7 to 10.9. iHeartMedia Country “US 103.5” WFUS (6.3 to 6.0) and Beasley Country 99.5 WQYK (6.4 to 6.0) tie for second. Cox Adult R&B “101.5 The Vibe” WTBV-FM is down 6.2 to 5.7, but its stream is up 0.2 to 0.9. iHeart AC “Mix 100.7” WMTX drops 6.2 – 5.7 – 4.9. Cox Hot Talk “102.5 The Bone” WHPT-FM rises 3.0 – 3.7 – 4.8 to tie Radio Training Network Christian AC “The Joy FM” 91.5 WCIE as it rises 3.2- 3.8 – 4.1 – 4.8. Cox Classic Rock “107.3 The Eagle” WXGL falls 6.2 to 4.5. iHeartMedia Rock “98 Rock” WXTB drops 4.7 to 3.8. Beasley’s “98.7 The Shark” WPBB rises 3.4 to 4.0. Cox Hot AC “Magic 94.9” WWRM drops 4.5 to 3.8 with its stream adding a 0.3 to 0.5 gain. Following its July move to the full-market 95.7 signal, iHeartMedia Spanish Tropical “Rumba 95.7” WRUB climbs 1.1 – 1.3 – 1.8. After moving to the rimshot 106.5 and flipping from Hip Hop to Classic Hip Hop, “106.5 The Beat” WBTP is down 1.5 – 1.1 – 0.9. Beasley Media Rhythmic CHR “Wild 94.1” WWLD trends up 2.9 – 3.3 – 3.6. iHeart CHR 93.3 WFLZ slides 3.4 – 2.9 – 2.7. DenverBonneville Country 98.5 KYGO rises 6.5 to 7.3 to reclaim the Mile High City lead. KSE Media Classic Hits “Kool 105” KXKL drops from its 33 year high 7.3 to 6.8 to tie Bonneville AC 101.1 KOSI (up 6.5 to 6.8). Audacy Hot AC “Alice 105.9” KALC rises 5.3 to 5.6. iHeartMedia Classic Rock “103.5 The Fox” KRFX (down 6.3 to 5.3) and Alternative “Channel 93.3” KTCL (5.4 to 5.3) tie for fifth. iHeart AAA 97.3 KBCO slides 5.6 – 5.2 – 4.6 – 3.8. KSE Media Hot AC “Mix 100” KIMN drops 4.7 to 3.6. iHeart Country “106.7 The Bull” KWBL gains 2.4 – 2.7 – 3.0. Broncos season helps iHeartMedia News/Talk and team flagship 850/94.1 KOA rise 2.3 to 3.5. Bonneville Sports “104.3 The Fan” KKFN-FM rises 1.9 – 2.4 – 2.8. KSE Media Sports “Altitude 92.5” KKSE-FM is up 0.9 to 1.3. Entravision Regional Mexican “96.5 La Tricolor” KXPK slides 4.2 – 4.0 – 3.5. Sister Spanish Adult Hits “Suavecita 92.1” KJMN rises 1.8 – 2.1 – 2.5. San DiegoAudacy Classic Hits “Sunny 98.1” KXSN slides 8.3 – 7.8 – 6.4 but remains on top in San Diego. Public News/Talk 89.5 KPBS-FM trends down 7.2 – 6.9 – 5.7. Local Media San Diego Variety Hits “100.7 Big-FM” KFBG rises 4.3 to 5.4 to tie for third with Audacy Sports “97.3 The Fan” KWFN as it climbs 4.2 – 4.9 – 5.4. Univision Regional Mexican “Que Buena 106.5” KLNV rises 3.6 – 4.9 – 5.3. iHeartMedia Hot AC “Star 94.1” KMYI falls 6.2 – 5.2 – 4.8, while sister CHR “Channel 93.3” KHTS-FM rises 3.4 to 4.2. LMSD Alternative “91X” XETRA-FM gains 2.9 to 3.7. iHeartMedia Classic Rock 101.5 KGB-FM falls 4.2 – 3.4 – 2.8. iHeartMedia News/Talk 600 KOGO drops 3.8 to 3.0. Univision Spanish AC “Amor 102.9” KLQV slides 3.8 – 2.6 – 2.2. BaltimoreRadio One’s duo take the top two spots with big gains. Adult R&B “Magic 95.9” WWIN-FM jumps 6.0 to 8.7 which Huff notes is its first time atop the market since August 2022. Hip Hop “92Q” WERQ rises 6.4 – 7.6 – 8.6 for its largest share since May 2019. Audacy AC “Today’s 101.9” WLIF drops 9.3 to 7.5 to tie for third with Hearst Rock “98 Rock” WIYY as it dips 7.8 to 7.5. Brighter Media Group Christian AC “95.1 Bright-FM” WRBS-FM is up 4.2 to 4.5. iHeartMedia Country 93.1 WPOC continues its downward trend 8.7 – 6.6 – 4.2 – 4.1. Sister Variety Hits “102.7 Jack-FM” WQSR also slides 5.6 – 4.7 – 4.5 – 4.3. Public News/Talk 88.1 WYPR drops 4.8 to 3.8. St. LouisiHeartMedia Classic Hits 103.3 KLOU remains on top with an 8.3 to 8.4 rise. Hubbard takes the next four spots. Variety Hits “106.5 The Arch” WARH rises 7.8 to 8.2. Classic Rock 94.7 KSHE is up 6.4 to 6.9. Country 92.3 WIL jumps 5.0 to 6.3. Rock/Alternative “105.7 The Point” KPNT and iHeart Country “93.7 The Bull” KSD-FM both are off 5.6 to 5.5. Public News/Talk 90.7 KWMU jumps up 4.4 to 5.4. Audacy Adult R&B “96.3 R&B” WFUN-FM continues its downward slide 6.9 – 6.1 – 5.8 – 5.7 – 5.4. Sister AC 102.5 KEZK is down 6.0 – 5.8 – 5.6 – 5.0. Audacy Hip Hop “Hot 104.1” WHHL yo-yo’s 1.9 – 3.1 – 2.3. Hubbard Sports “101 ESPN” WXOS-FM climbs 2.7 – 3.2 – 3.7. Deep Cuts Classic Rock “KSHE Classics” KSHE-HD2 is up 0.4 to 0.6 with no translator attached. more

From Radio Online: Woodward Communications Inc. (WCI) has acquired seven radio brands from Neuhoff Media in Springfield and Bloomington, IL. The sale was completed Tuesday. The additions in Springfield include Country WFMB (104.5), Sports W222CG (92.3), Sports WFMB-AM (1450), AC WXAJ (99-7 The Mix), More...

From Radio Online: Cumulus Media appoints Cody Clark as Assistant Program Director and afternoon host for KRST-FM (92.3 KRST Country) and Program Director for KDRF (103.3 eD-fm) in Albuquerque. Clark joins the Country outlet this week and can be heard weekdays from 2-7pm. In his new role, Clark reports to KRST Program Director More...

From Radio Insight: Woodward Community Media has closed on its $4.3 million purchase of Neuhoff Media’s seven stations in Bloomington and Springfield IL. Woodward adds “Rock 96.7” WIHN, Variety Hits “97.9 Bob-FM” WBBE, and Hot AC “Now 100.7” WWHX in Bloomington and Variety Hits “96.7 Bob-FM” WCVS-FM, Hot AC “99.7 The Mix” WXAJ, Country 104.5 WFMB-FM, “Sports Radio 92.3” 1450 WFMB and the streaming “Channel 1450” local sports platform in Springfield to its existing six station cluster in Appleton/Green Bay WI. The company says the acquired brands align with WCI?s focus on local community media properties in certain market sizes that serve niche and lifestyle audiences and expand its footprint in Illinois bringing experienced teams and talent to the employee-owned company. WCI President/CEO Tom Woodward states, ? We are pleased to announce that today we successfully consummated the acquisition of Neuhoff Media’s radio stations and brands based in Springfield and Bloomington, IL. Over the past couple of months we have gotten to know each other better, shared ideas, aspirations, etc. which in turn has created positive momentum and energy on which we can enhance our capabilities to serve our customers and communities.” The closing of the deal also marks the end of Neuhoff Media. At its peak Neuhoff owned 24 stations in Illinois and Indiana. The company announced its plans to exit radio earlier this year selling Danville and Decatur IL to Champaign Multimedia Group and its Lafayette IN stations to Saga Communications. more

From Radio Insight: Beasley Media Rhythmic CHR “Wild 94.1” WLLD Lakeland/Tampa has added Premiere Networks’ “Bootleg Kev Show” for nights from 7-11pm weekdays and Sundays from 8-10pm. The move marks a return to the station for host Kevin Ratliff as he previously hosted afternoons from 2014 to 2017 and the station was one of the syndicated show’s launch affiliates in March 2021. It had been airing in Tampa on iHeartMedia Hip Hop “95.7 The Beat” WBTP until its frequency swap and flip to Classic Hip Hop in July. WLLD Program Director Orlando Davis said, “Bringing ?The Bootleg Kev Show? back to WiLD just feels right. ?Kev?s familiarity with the city from his initial success in Tampa is already a win. His return, along with co-host James Andre Jefferson Jr. and the incredible show he?s built over the last several years, exudes growth in both him and the culture.” Bootleg Kev added, “WLLD is a radio station that?s not only legendary, but also important to my journey and career. I know for a fact I wouldn?t be where I am today without WiLD 94.1 taking*a chance on me back in 2014. Fast forward to today, and I?M BACK HOME! It?s truly a family affair. I?m so excited to work with Orlando Davis again and provide a very WiLD night show for WLLD and the Tampa Bay Area listeners!?* more

From Radio Online: WLLD-FM (WiLD 94.1) in Tampa adds "The Bootleg Kev Show" to the weekday and weekend lineup. Effective immediately, the Premiere-syndicated program now airs on the Rhythmic CHR outlet Monday through Friday from 7-11pm ET and Sundays from 8-10pm ET. The show is hosted by Kev along with co-host and comedian More...

From Radio Insight: Seven Mountains Media has flipped 97.1 WZHD Canaseraga/Hornell NY from a simulcast of Classic Hits “My Cool Radio” 98.7 WPHD Corning/Elmira to Classic Rock “The Goat” simulcasting 1380 WOEN/96.3 W242CT Olean and 98.3 WQRS Salamanca/98.7 W254BQ Limstone. The Goat features Compass Media Networks’ Dave & Mahoney in mornings and “Ultimate Classic Rock with Matt Wardlaw” at night. ‘Jimmy The Mick’ hosts middays and Program Director Casey Smith anchors afternoons. more