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From Radio Insight: Desert Valley Media Group Hot AC “Hot 97.5/103.9” KMVA Dewey-Humboldt/KZON Gilbert AZ has launched “Maddie In The Morning” with the addition of Maddie Reis as its new morning host. Reis previously served as Executive Producer for the Chet Buchanan Show on Audacy’s 98.5 KLUC Las Vegas and “The Morning Mess” on “Live 101.5” KALV-FM Phoenix. Since Februrary show has been Social Media/Video editor for The Kim Komando Show. She started as a intern at WEEI Boston and was also a producer for “The TJ Show” at “103.3 Amp Radio” WODS Boston. Program Director Mike Gallagher said, ?This is one of those, where preparation meets opportunity moments. Maddie is ready to make her mark, couldn?t be more thrilled to add her to the team.? Reis commented, “I?m beyond excited to join HOT 97.5 and 103.9 with my new show, Maddie in the Morning. Becoming a radio personality has been my dream since I was a kid, so hosting my own show is truly a dream come true. There?s no better way to start the day than here in the valley, and I can?t wait to wake up with our listeners, sharing great music and plenty of laughs.? Desert Valley Media Group CEO Michael Cutchall added, ?Maddie blew us away in the interview, and putting someone in their ‘dream job’ is a winning formula for this company.? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maddie Reis (@maddieinthemorningaz) more

From Radio Online: How does a brand generate incremental reach to grow sales without increasing the budget? Two brands, a meal kit firm and a subscription management app, were measured by the Harris Poll Brand Tracker and analyzed using media plan optimizations via Nielsen Media Impact to determine how to resume growth without More...

From Radio Online: Bonneville Denver is making changes to the weekday lineup on Sports KKFN (Denver Sports 104.3 The Fan), effective immediately. The revamped schedule sees Brandon Stokley joining morning drive with Schlereth and Evans. Brandon Stokley makes the move to mornings after more than eight More...

From Radio Online: Auddia has grown its total available stations within the faidr app to over 13,000 AM/FM stations, more than 9,000 of which are ad-free for subscribers. In addition, Auddia recently introduced two podcast features: Forwardand#43; and Chapter Visualization, enhancing the podcast More...

From Radio Insight: Bonneville Sports “104.3 The Fan” KKFN-FM Longmont/Denver is revamping its morning and midday shows. Midday co-host Brandon Stokely is moving to mornings to join Mike Evans from 6-10am. Former co-host Mark Mark Schlereth will join the duo following the completion of FS1’s “Breakfast Ball” at 8am. Stokely joined KKFN in February 2016 following a fifteen year career as an NFL wide receiver with the Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. Cecil Lammey will succeed Stokely in middays from 10am to 2pm with Josh Dover. Lammey has been KKFN’s Denver Broncos reporter for many years and has previously co-hosted a daily 9-10am show and nights at the station. He also previously hosted at “102.3 The Ticket” KDSP. Program Director Amanda Brown saud, “Brandon Stokley is one of the top radio personalities in the market. Placing his unique blend of energy, enthusiasm and textbook charm alongside an iconic duo like Schlereth and Evans will provide a much-needed shot of energy to your morning. Cecil Lammey has been a staple in the Denver sports scene for nearly two decades. His passion for community and tireless dedication to his craft make him the perfect fit alongside fellow Colorado native Josh Dover.” Bonneville Denver SVP/Market Manager Katie Reid added, “I’m excited to showcase Stokley and Cecil in different timeslots; these small shifts offer a big opportunity for them to entertain and engage with new audiences.” more

From Radio Online: SummitMedia appoints Mike Hogan as the new President and General Manager for its operations at its 5-station cluster in Omaha. The 25-year broadcast management vet most recently oversaw clusters in Sioux City, IA and Ogallala, NE for more than a decade. From 1999 to 2008, Hogan led sales and managed accounts More...

From Radio Insight: SummitMedia has appointed Mike Hogan as its new President/General Manager for its Omaha NE cluster. Hogan joins SummitMedia from iHeartMedia where he has led the company’s Sioux City IA and Ogallala NE clusters since 2018. He previously spent most of his career in Omaha with stints as Business Manager for Great Empire Broadcasting from 1991 to 1999 and Account Manager at Journal Broadcast Group (the now SummitMedia cluster) until 2012. He then joined iHeartMedia Omaha in 2013 as Senior Account Executive until his move to Sioux City. Hogan said, “The privilege to return to where my radio career began over 30 years ago is quite an honor. I look forward to leading the talented team at SummitMedia in Omaha as we develop even stronger relationships with our listeners, clients, and the communities we serve.? SummitMedia CEO Carl Parmer commented, “We?re excited to have an executive of Mike?s caliber running our Omaha cluster. He brings incredible experience, expertise, and leadership to our team.? more

From Radio Insight: The FCC has approved the Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring of Audacy allowing the company to complete the process. Upon closing two parties will hold attributable stakes in the new Audacy. Laurel Tree Opportunities Corporation will hold at 57% controlling stake in the company. Led by trustees Leonard Benardo, Maryann Canfield, Alexander Soros, and Michael Vachon, the company is financed by the George Soros founded Fund for Policy Reform. Five Hour Energy founder Manoj Bhargava, who recently attempted a hostile takeover of Cumulus Media, will hold 9.5% through his MBX Commercial Finance LLC. Audacy was also granted a temporary waiver to exceed the permitted limit on foreign investment stating that the aggregate foreign ownership of the entities with the right to obtain New Common Stock in Reorganized Audacy at emergence would exceed the 25 percent limit. To ensure the aggregate foreign ownership will not exceed the 25% limit, company will insert an Equity Allocation Mechanism to convert some of their holdings to Class B Common Stock and/or Special Warrants that will cap foreign ownership on an equity or voting basis at 22.5% at most. Another waiver allows the company to continue to hold nine licenses (4 AM and 5 FM) in Kansas City MO due to 1660 KWOD Kansas City being the expanded band descendent of 1250 KYYS. KYYS is leased to another operator. Conservative commissioners Brendan Carr and Nathan Simington dissented claiming the commission is fast-tracking the process on political grounds. Carr added, “The FCC?s decision today rests on several additional errors that warrant reversal on appeal. For one, the decision cannot be squared with the agency?s current approach to transaction reviews. For instance, in the Standard General-TEGNA proceeding, the agency found that it could not approve the requested license transfers because the applicants in that case failed to persuade the agency that they would not layoff or cut newsroom and other jobs. Under Goose v. Gander, the FCC must ding these Applicants for the same reason.18 Indeed, the Applicants in this case have made no jobs showing or commitment at all. If job losses are relevant to the FCC?s transaction review analysis, then the agency cannot approve this takeover.” Simington claims that he was not given the ability to review to transaction at all.. FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel issued a statement in response to the Conservative commissioners and politicians claiming they gave preferential treatment and fast-tracked the transaction because of the involvement of George Soros writing, “In this decision, we approve the assignment of licenses held by Audacy, which has been under the control of a bankruptcy court, to the new Audacy, so that the company can emerge from bankruptcy proceedings. The process we use to facilitate this license transfer is identical to the one recently used by the agency in the bankruptcy proceedings of Cumulus Media in 2018, iHeart Media in 2019, Liberman Television in 2019, Fusion Connect in 2019, Windstream Holdings in 2020, America-CV Station Group in 2021, and Alpha Media in 2021. To suggest otherwise is cynical and wrong, as this precedent clearly demonstrates. Our practice here and in these prior cases is designed to facilitate the prompt and orderly emergence from bankruptcy of a company that is a licensee under the Communications Act.” more

From Radio Insight: Starlite Broadcasting has made some music tweaks at its pair of stations in Corpus Christi TX. Rhythmic CHR “Wild 105.5” KLHB Portland moved to Mainstream CHR on Friday taking the station out of competition with Malkan Interactive Communications’ “Hot Z95” KZFM and instead placing it against ICA Radio’s “Planet 102.3” KKPN. The 6pm hour on Sunday, September 29 featured: Kane Brown & Marshmello – Miles On It Sza – Kill Bill Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather Outkast – Ms. Jackson Taylor Swift – I Can Do It With A Broken Heart Teddy Swims – Lose Control Rihanna – Pon De Replay Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy) Alex Warren – Carry You Home Miley Cyrus – Flowers Terror Fabulous ft. Nadine Sutherland – Action Sabrina Carpenter – Please Please Please Charli XCX – 360 Jack Harlow – Lovin On Me B.O.B. ft. Bruno Mars – Nothin’ On You Chappell Roan – Good Luck Babe Mark Ambor – Belong Together Taylor Swift – Is It Over Now? Hot AC “96.5 The Beach” KLTG Corpus Christi’s playlist has expanded to include more 80s/90s gold. Its 6pm hour KLTG featured: Smash Mouth – I’m A Believer Tove Lo – Talking Body Bryan Adams – Summer of ’69 Papa Roach & Carrie Underwood – Leave A Light On Third Eye Blind – Never Let You Go Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile Rihanna – Pon De Replay Cure – Why Can’t I Be You? Benson Boone – Slow It Done Bananarama – Venus Nickelback – Photograph Flo Rida – Good Feeling Go Go’s – Our Lips Are Sealed Chappell Roan – Good Luck Babe All-American Rejects – Gives You Hell Taylor Swift – I Can Do It With A Broken Heart Jackson Browne – Somebody’s Baby A banner on KLTG’s website says “Something BIG is Coming. Stay Tuned To Beach 96.5” more

From Radio Insight: The floods that left 54 people stranded a hospital roof in Erwin, TN also completely swept away the studios and tower of Jet Broadcasting’s News “Livewire 103.9” WXIS and “Sports Radio 1420” WEMB Erwin. Jet Broadcasting owner Maria True told Australia’s ABC News that she intends to rebuild as quickly as possible, “The station’s been a staple here for 68 years. We’ve got a lot of wonderful other radio stations that are always quick to help.” She continued, “They don’t consider it as a competition, but as their brother and their sister.” She noted that their tower was also destroyed by a flood in 1977 under her father’s ownership. MARC Radio Hip Hop “Magic 101.3” WTMG Williston/Gainesville FL is currently off-the-air as its tower was destroyed by Helene. >hr/> Up in the much devastated Asheville area, iHeartMedia’s seven station cluster is doing around-the-clock news coverage streaming here. Saga Rock “105.9 The Mountain” WTMT morning hosts Rizzo and Jeff are doing cluster-wide coverage as well as of this writing as is the “Blue Ridge Public Radio” network. The storm issues extend as far east in North Carolina as Wilkes Broadcasting’s “Mix 97.3” WKBC-FM North Wilkesboro states, “Helene’s impact has been widespread, and has affected us as well. We are currently off the air due to power outages which has disrupted our broadcast due to fallen trees. We anticipate resuming our programming tomorrow.” Curtis Media’s Classic Hits 100.7 WZJS Banner Elk and Country “Highway 102.3/106.1” WMMY Jefferson/WWMY Beech Mountain are off with the remainder of the company’s Boone cluster providing a pre-recorded local updates at the top and bottom of each hour. General Manager Erica Lackey said, “We are attempting to update this announcement once daily at least, as our systems are in disrepair and cell service and internet are not reliable.” Curtis Media’s Lenoir NC cluster is off-the-air as well. more

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From Radio Insight: Ahead of the start of the Fall book starting earlier this month, Nielsen released their biannual revision of market rankings. Among the PPM market changes: Seattle/Tacoma has moved up to market #11 leaping over Miami/Fort Lauderdale. Denver moves from #19 to #18 moving ahead of San Diego. Salt Lake City is up to market #26. Austin up to #27. Riverside/San Bernardino drops from #26 to #28. Orlando is up to #29 with Sacramento down to #30. Columbus is up to #36 to move ahead of Cleveland up the road as it drops to #37. Jacksonville rises from #44 to #43 trading places with Milwaukee. West Palm Beach dips from market #48 to #49. Memphis falls three spots from #52 to #55. Hartford from #55 to #56. Many of the markets rising were in Florida with the most significant being Fort Pierce/Stuart/Vero Beach as it is up six spots from market #94 to #88. Other gains in Florida were Fort Myers up from #54 to #52, Sarasota/Bradenton #68 to #65, Lakeland/Winter Haven (#80 to #78), Gainesville/Ocala (#83 to #81), Daytona Beach (#87 to #85), and Pensacola (#119 to #116). Other gains included Greenville/Spartanburg SC (#57 to #54), Boise (#84 to #82), Savannah GA (#137 to #135), Tyler/Longview TX (#139 to #137), Asheville NC (#153 to #150), Odessa/Midland TX (#161 to #157), Bryan College Station TX (#185 to #182), and Rochester MN (#207 to #204) The most significant drops were Cape Cod MA (market #180 to #185) and Santa Barbara CA (market #202 to #207) both falling five spots. Many California markets were down with Bakersfield (#81 to #83), Stockton (#82 to #84), Victor Valley (#114 to #118), Modesto (#118 to #120), Palm Springs (#136 to #139), and Santa Maria/Lompoc (#196 to #198) dropping multiple positions. Other markets dropping three places were Spokane WA (#88 to #91), Colorado Springs (#89 to #92), and Columbus GA (#185 to #189). The new ranking lists can be seen on our Ratings page at RadioInsight.com/ratings. more

From Radio Online: Nielsen Audio is proposing a significant change to how radio stations are credited for audience listening time. Traditionally, a station received credit for a quarter-hour of listening only after a listener tuned in for at least 5 minutes. Now, Nielsen plans to shorten this threshold More...

From Radio Insight: Doug ‘Sluggo’ Roberts and Kevin RyderFormer Meruelo Media Classic Rock 95.5 KLOS Los Angeles afternoon hosts Kevin Ryder and Doug ‘Sluggo’ Roberts and former KLOS midday host Marci Wiser took to social media this afternoon to tease a team-up. Wiser joined Audacy earlier this month to host mornings at Classic Alternative “Live 105” KITS San Francisco, but has also begun hosting fill-ins at Alternative 106.7 KROQ. That would be the station where Roberts and Ryder spent the majority of their careers. Ryder hosted mornings at KROQ from 1989 until March 2020 mostly with Gene ‘Bean’ Baxter. Roberts spent nearly 30 years at KROQ from 1990 to 2019 before moving to KLOS as APD/MD/afternoon host. He also pulled double duty in New York on ?92.3 K-Rock? WXRK from 1996 to 2004, was part of the music programming and writing team at Variety Hits ?93.1 Jack-FM? KCBS-FM and has hosted shows on SiriusXM?s 80s Alternative ?First Wave? and 90s Alternative ?Lithium? since 2004. Ryder would join Sluggo in afternoons at KLOS in March 2021 until both were let go earlier this month. Marci WiserPrior to joining Audacy, Wiser hosted middays at KLOS from 2015 until being part of Meruelo’s purge of midday hosts in February. During her tenure at KLOS she also previously tracked middays at KBER Salt Lake City and other markets from 2015 to 2021. She has worked at stations across the country including WXRK New York, WTGB Washington DC, KDKB and KUPD Phoenix, KHTB, KISN, KZHT, KQMB Salt Lake City, and KYNW Seattle. Is a return to KROQ in the offing? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marci Wiser (@marciwiser) more

From Radio Insight: Audacy Hot AC “Mix 105.1” WOMX Orlando has introduced Kevin Kon as its new afternoon host. Kon previously co-hosted mornings with Danie B at Cox CHR “Power 95.3” WPYO Orlando from July 2020 until the station’s sale and flip in March 2022. He also hosted nights at WPYO from 2018-20 after previously holding the same daypart at CBS CHR “101.9 Amp Radio” WQMP. Kon said, “I?ve grown so much since I?ve left Radio, to be honest, I?m extremely nervous, yet excited. I was in radio since I was 18, and checked out when they let me go for the second time. I had put my whole life into this career, burned me out. When this opportunity approached me, I really took the time prepare mentally, cause I?m gonna give this my all. Lately, been really questioning my purpose behind all that I?m doing, and still trying to figure it out. But I do know, I wanna connect to my community beyond nightlife and find ways to inspire the youth. Nerve racking knowing the journey I went through in radio. I knew what I could do as a creative back then, but I?m curious to see what I can do now as a healed man. Thank you @djwillcalder for this opportunity and for everyone that has been in my corner, you know who you are and I love you! Let?s have some fun. Cheers!” Kon fills the afternoon slot that had been vacant since Clint ‘CJ’ Robinson moved to mornings in July. View this post on Instagram A post shared by K E V I N K O N (@itskevinkon) more

From Radio Insight: Brian ‘B’ Paiz has announced his departure from iHeartMedia Classic Hip Hop “95.3 The Beat” 95.3 W237BZ Clayton/Raleigh/95.1 W236CA and 105.1 WDCG-HD2 Durham as part of last month’s layoffs. Paiz joined the station in April 2022 as afternoon host and also served as local producer for “The Fred Show” on CHR “G105” WDCG and was promoted to Program Director in March. During his career Paiz began his career at WPEGCharlotte and has also programmed WMNX Wilmington NC, WLZN, WIBB, and WRBV Macon, WRHD-HD2 Greenville NC, was Director of Urban Programming for Clear Channel Columbia SC, and SVP/Programming for iHeartMedia Albany and Columbus GA. He also was Programming and Brand Content Consultant for the syndicated Chubb Rock Show. Paiz can be reached at (803)201-9907 or bpaizdj@gmail.com. more

From Radio Online: Benztown releases two new episodes of the "Chachi Loves Everybody" podcast, hosted by Benztown President Dave "Chachi" Denes. The latest episodes feature interviews with Skyview Networks President and CEO Steve Jones and McVay Media Consulting President Mike McVay. Both guests are being honored as Giants of More...

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia Philadelphia has announced its continued collaboration with Children's Specialized Hospital (CSH) Foundation for the annual Walk n' Roll fundraiser. This family-focused event will bring together CSH patients, their families, staff, and community supporters to celebrate the transformative care More...

From Radio Online: Funny Or Die is set to debut a new flagship talk show, "Inside The Funny Or Die Vault," a weekly 10-episode series hosted by writer and actor Marcos Gonzalez. The first episode will premiere on October 1 with audio available on podcast platforms and video episodes streaming on Funny Or Die's YouTube channel. More...

From Radio Online: CHR WXXX (95 Triple X) in Burlington, VT taps local entrepreneur and influencer Melinda "Mel B" Bechel for on-air and Social Media. Her first day in the door and on-air debut is Monday, September 29. WXXX PD Kwame Dankwa said, "I could tell in the first 10 seconds of talking to her that she was excited More...

From Radio Insight: After 23 years at Cumulus Media Classic Rock “99.9 The Hawk” WODE Easton/Allentown PA, Kara Curry will retire from the station on Monday, September 30. In making the announcement on-air, Curry noted that it is the actual date of her start at the station in 2001. She said that her boyfriend is retired already and the duo wish to “live life” and travel. Prior to moving to WODE, Curry had a long run at 93.5 WSBG Stroudsburg PA through multiple formats. more

From Radio Insight: Ahead of Randy Michaels’ $1.8 million purchase of 97.7 WOXY Mason OH, La Mega Media’s “Mega 97.7” is on the move to a new home. The “Mega” programming will relocate to Radio One’s 101.5 W258CM Cincinnati/WIZF-HD2 Erlanger KY replacing Regional Mexican “La Grande 101.5” starting Tuesday, October 1. The move will leave “Mega” as the only Spanish language signal in Cincinnati. It’s programming features mostly Regional Mexican programming with blocks of other genres such as the 4-6pm weekday “LatinMan?a” with Salsa, Spanish Pop, and Spanish Hip Hop. The station also features Univision’s “El Bueno, La Mala y El Feo” in mornings from 7-11am. more

From Radio Insight: VOX AM/FM CHR “95 Triple X” WXXX Burlington VT has announced the addition of local entrepreneur and influencer Melinda ‘Mel B’ Bechel to its on-air lineup. Bechtel will debut on Monday, September 29 in an undisclosed timeslot. She commented, “I’m delighted to enter the world of radio. I have a passion for life and music and a heart for building community and new friendships. I also have a new team to learn from with the best radio group in New England! I can’t wait to share my authentic, adventurous personality and positivity while connecting with our listeners! I’m excited to start this new chapter with 95 TripleX, Burlington, and Plattsburgh’s hit music!” WXXX Program Director Kwame Dankwa said, “I could tell in the first 10 seconds of talking to her that she was excited about potentially joining our business. It is good to see that quality in a young talent. I look forward to watching her grow.” more

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia will launch KNEW 960 AM (iHeart Sports Talk and More) in San Francisco, effective October 1. The new Sports/Talk outlet will air a combination of syndicated programs from FOX Sports Radio each weekday, along with Talk programs from Premiere Networks on nights and weekends. The More...

From Radio Online: Heather Deluca exits Townsquare Media's WSJO-FM (SoJo 104.9) in Atlantic City as Brand Manager and midday host after fifteen years with the Hot AC outlet. She joined WSJO in 2009 as Assistant PD/MD and became PD in 2014, airing in both middays and afternoons. Deluca began her career at WLCE (Alice 104.5) in More...

From Radio Insight: With Bloomberg ending their ten year lease of iHeartMedia’s 960 KNEW San Francisco on October 1, iHeartMedia has announced it will flip the station to a mix of Sports and Conservative Talk programming. Branded as “iHeart Sports Talk and More“, KNEW will feature Fox Sports Radio’s national lineup from 6am to 7pm and a few Premiere Networks Conservative Talk shows at night. This mix is due to Audacy’s “95.7 The Game” KGMZ carrying Fox Sports Radio programming in evenings and overnights. iHeartMedia San Francisco SVP/Programming Don Parker commented, “We?re excited to bring some of the biggest names in Sports Talk to the Bay Area. Hosts such as Dan Patrick and Colin Cowherd have a tremendous following and deserve to be heard daily on Bay Area radio. Sports and Talk programming have some of the strongest listening and loyalty among consumers and we look forward to providing outstanding content to one of the best Sports regions in the nation.” In a joint statement by iHeartMedia Sports EVP/Programming Don Martin and Fox Sports Radio SVP/Programming Scott Shapiro, the duo said, “We?re excited to bring some of FOX Sports Radio?s biggest weekday personalities and major spoken-word talent from Premiere Networks to San Francisco and the Bay Area. We look forward to working with Don Parker and the team at KNEW 960 AM to deliver the best in Sports Entertainment and Talk to their daily lineup.? The new weekday lineup for KNEW will feature: 6 a.m. ? 9 a.m. ************The Dan Patrick Show 9 a.m. ? 12 p.m. **********The Herd with Colin Cowherd 12 p.m. ? 2 p.m. **********The Doug Gottleib Show 2 p.m. ? 4 p.m. ************Covino & Rich 4 p.m. ? 7 p.m. ************The Odd Couple with Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington 7 p.m. ? 10 p.m. **********The Jesse Kelly Show 10 p.m. ? 3 a.m. **********Coast to Coast with George Norry 3 a.m. ? 6 a.m. ************Your Morning Show with Michael DelGiorno more

From Radio Online: The Minnesota Vikings and iHeartMedia Minneapolis have extended their broadcast partnership for another seven years, ensuring continued coverage of the team's preseason, regular season and postseason games on Sports KFXN-FM and News/Talk KTLK-AM. The agreement extends through the 25th year of KFAN serving as More...

From Radio Insight: iHeartMedia Sports “100.3 KFAN” KFXN-FM Minneapolis and Conservative Talk “Twin Cities News Talk” 1130 KTLK Minneapolis/103.5 K278BP Cottage Grove MN have signed a seven year contract extension with the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings. The stations will continue carry all preseason, regular season and postseason games. KFAN, which was on 1130 until 2011, has carried Vikings games since 2001 making 2025 the 25th season of the station’s partnership and the deal extending their arrangement through the 2031 season. As part of the deal, there will continue to be events and game coverage across all of the iHeartMedia Minneapolis brands and platforms and co-produced Vikings-related football programming on KFXN-FM. iHeartMedia Minneapolis Market President Greg Alexander said, “We are delighted to continue our long-term partnership with the Minnesota Vikings. Next season will mark our 25th anniversary together. Our relationship has been fantastic over the years, and as we keep collaborating, we will uncover new opportunities to create outstanding experiences for our listeners.?” Vikings EVP/Chief Marketing Officer Martin Nance commented, “?We’re thrilled to announce the extension of our long-term partnership, which will bring our content to an even wider audience through iHeartMedia?s cutting-edge radio and podcast networks. This collaboration not only enables our teams at the Minnesota Vikings and iHeartMedia to connect with more listeners in real time, but it also harnesses the power of advanced technology to deliver the high-quality, engaging programming our audiences expect and love. Together, we’re excited about the future and the endless possibilities for creating even more meaningful and innovative fan experiences.” Vikings EVP/Chief Revenue Officer John Penhollow said, “By delivering our content and programming to a larger, more diverse audience through iHeartMedia?s radio and podcast networks, we?re creating new avenues for advertisers and sponsors to connect with highly engaged listeners. The extension of this partnership is a key part of our growth strategy, allowing us to innovate with iHeartMedia to find new ways to enhance the listener experience.” more

From Radio Insight: Translator SalesTownsquare Media is acquiring two translators to expand its cluster in Sedalia/Warrensburg MO. Townsquare will purchase 94.7 K234CE Sedalia and 96.9 K245BO Warrensburg from Community Broadcasting for $50,000. Townsquare will soon file to move K234CE to the tower of Conservative Talk 1050 KSIS, which will become the new parent station for both translators. Townsquare also owns Hot AC “Mix 92.3” KSDL and Country “Kix 105.7” KXKX in Sedalia/Warrensburg. Station SalesAmerican Family Association acquires Christian Rock/Hip Hop “Revocation Radio” 97.7 WRYD Jemison and 88.5 WKUA Moundville/Tuscaloosa AL and their tower facilities from TBTA Ministries for $750,000. The deal will mark the entry of “American Family Radio” into the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa markets. TBTA Ministries agreed to sell their other station 88.1 WKRE Argo AL to Elijah Ministries last month. Bott Radio Network’s Community Broadcasting Inc. purchases the CP for 88.1 KRGJ Fidelity MO from Radio By Grace for $10,000. The previously announced deal for Steve Laukhuf and Jim Schwertner?s Cowboy Broadcasting Network to acquire Country 98.5 KRXT Rockdale TX from Charlie McGregor?s KRXT Inc. has been filed with the FCC showing a purchase price of $220,000. more

From Radio Insight: As Ball State University prepares to complete the move of 89.5 WBSB Anderson IN to the tower of its WIPB-TV Munice, its Indiana Public Radio will flip the station to Classical “89.5 The Note“. The new Classical station will mostly feature programming from Minnesota Public Radio’s “Classical 24” network along with other programs such as WFMT Chicago’s Sunday Afternoon Classics with Peter van de Graff and Chicago Symphony Orchestra coverage. The remainder of the network will drop its Classical programming replacing it with additional Public News/Talk and AAA programs. Among the shows to be added on 92.1 WBST Muncie, 90.9 WBSW Marion, and 91.1 WBSH Hagerstown are BBC World Service, BBC Newshour, KERA-FM Dallas’ “Think”, CBC’s “Q with Tom Power”, and WXPN Philadelphia’s “Xponential Radio” to the weekday lineup and PRX’s “No Small Endeavor” and “Left, Right & Center”, BBC’s “Arts Hour”, and Freakonomics Radio. No dates for the changes were announced but the new lineups for the stations have been published here. more