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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

From Radio Insight: Cumulus Media has added Cody Clark as APD/afternoon host of Country 92.3 KRST and Program Director of Variety Hits “103.3 eD-FM” KDRF Albuquerque. Clark fills the opening on KRST’s lineup created by the July passing of Juan Velasco and retirement of Eddie Haskell at the end of August. With his addition, KRST Program Director Bev Rainey will move to middays from 10am-2pm. Megan Marie, who had been filling in middays, moved to mornings at AC “Magic 99.5” KMGA yesterday. Clark has most recently served as Senior Newscast Director for KCNV-TV Las Vegas. He previously programmed webcaster Country AF Radio, was OM/PD for First Media Radio’s cluster in Roanoke Rapids and Rocky Mount NC, Production Director for Cumulus Fayetteville NC, and MD/night host at Curtis Media Country 94.7 WQDR Raleigh. Rainey said, “We are thrilled to welcome Cody to the KRST team. The combination of his passion for Country music, his unique talent for connecting with listeners, and his extensive experience in the industry, make him a perfect fit for Albuquerque?s much-loved Country brand.? Clark commented, “I?m very excited to be working in Country radio again, and especially on the legendary KRST. I appreciate the chance to work with such a strong female programmer like Bev Rainey and thank her, VP/Market Manager Jeff Berry, and SVP, Programming Operations, John Dimick for this great opportunity.? more

From Radio Online: KMVA-FM (Hot 97.5 andamp; 103.9) in Phoenix taps Maddie Reis as the new host of "Maddie in the Morning," effective September 30. Her prior radio roles include Executive Producer of "The Morning Mess" at Audacy in Phoenix, and the Chet Buchanan Show in Las Vegas, where she worked in show production and audience More...

From Radio Insight: Cumulus Classic Alternative “99X” 100.5 WNNX College Park/Atlanta GA morning host Leslie Fram exited her primary position as Senior Vice President of Music Strategy at Paramount Global’s CMT as part of the company’s layoffs last week. Fram held her role at CMT, where she was recruited by then CMT President and current Cumulus Chief Content Officer Brian Phillips, since 2011. After beginning her career at WABB Mobile AL, Fram joined WNNX predecessor ?Power 99? WAPW as APD/morning co-host in 1990 and rose to Program Director in 1997, and was part of every incarnation of the station?s morning show from the brand?s original launch in October 1992 until its demise in January 2008. She would then serve as PD of Emmis AAA 101.9 WRXP New York before joining CMT. She joined the reconstituted “99X” alongside her former co-host Steve Barnes in February 2023. During Fram’s tenure at CMT, she initiated the “Equal Play” campaign guaranteeing a 50% split between male and female artists, and “Next Women of Country”. As part of a memo to her team shared with Billboard, Fram wrote, “Thirteen years ago this month, I had the extraordinary opportunity to become SVP/Music & Talent at CMT and work with my longtime friend and mentor Brian Philips (President of CMT at the time). The transition from rock radio to country music television turned out to be a pivotal moment in my career, allowing me and the brand?s resident experts to build CMT?s next great chapter. We went on to create an even bigger music brand, continuing to amplify the format?s superstars and legends while giving voice to the next generation.” more

From Radio Online: Beasley Broadcast Group has announced the extension of deadlines for its ongoing financial restructuring efforts through its subsidiary, Beasley Mezzanine Holdings LLC. The adjustments include the Withdrawal Deadline, Expiration Date and Subscription Form Delivery Date for its More...

From Radio Online: United Stations Radio Networks (USRN) and Key Networks, have announced the unification of their sales forces into a joint venture called Key United. This strategic partnership unites the strengths of both companies, creating an enhanced sales organization with expanded reach and More...

From Radio Insight: United Stations Radio Networks and Key Networks are combining their national radio network sales units into a joint venture called Key United. The new combined sales team will be led by USRN parent Gemini XIII’s COO Charles Steinhauer and Key Networks President of Sales Ron Russo. Both companies will continue to produce, market and distribute audio programming independently to the radio and affiliate markets with Key’s Dennis Green and USRN’s Stefan Jones leading their respective companies. The companies claim that the strategic partnership “unites the strengths of both companies, creating an enhanced sales organization with expanded reach and capabilities for the advertising market”. Sun & Fun Media and Key Networks CEO Rob Koblasz commented, “By bringing together two of the most experienced radio network sales teams, we are creating a stronger, more agile organization that is better positioned to serve our advertisers. Key United will deliver more creative solutions to our clients while maintaining the great service for which both companies are known.” Steinhauer added, “I?m very excited about the scale and product lineup of these two very complementary companies for the advertising market! Our clients have come to expect a high level of service with us, and now together we can bring even more opportunity to them. I look forward to working alongside Ron, Rob and Dennis in this new venture. “ more

From Radio Insight: Alexandra Communications has flipped “Fox Sports 94.5” K233CJ Walla Walla/KNHK-HD2 Weston OR to Regional Mexican “Ke Buena 94.5“. The new brand will feature Rafael ‘El Pichakuas’ C?rdenas, who has worked at Spanish stations across Eastern Washington and Oregon. Consultant/Director of Programming Benjamin ‘El Chupacabras’ Reed said, “We are excited to welcome Rafael Cardenes to our family. His expertise and dedication to the Hispanic community will help us create a vibrant radio experience that truly resonates with our listeners. 94.5 Ke Buena will be a platform for cultural connection, music, and information that reflects the rich diversity of our area.? The duo previously were both associated with former sister stations KYOZ Spokane and KYJJ Boardman OR. The company describes the new brand as providing “a mix of music, news, and entertainment, featuring popular Latin genres, alongside community-focused programming that addresses local issues and events. The station is committed to being a voice for the Hispanic population, fostering a sense of community, and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of its listeners.” more

From Radio Insight: After acquiring JVC Media’s signals in Orlando earlier this year, Norsan Media has officially unveiled their new formats for their $6 million acquisitions. 103.1 WFYY Windermere is now Spanish Tropical “Kaliente 103.1“. The company describes its new brand as featuring a unique blend of top Latin music genres, including Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Reggaeton, reflecting the vibrant lifestyle of our diverse audience with artists like Marc Anthony, Bad Bunny, Karol G, and Daddy Yankee. WFYY had been carrying Norsan’s “Latina” Spanish AC format since it began to operate the properties in June. 105.5 W288CJ Oviedo/WFYY-HD3 has taken on the Spanish AC mantle as “Suave 105.5“. That station is “focusing on 80s, 90s and today?s hits, designed to resonate with non US-born and US-born Latino classics, featuring music by timeless superstars like Chayanne, Luis Miguel, Ricky Martin, and Ricardo Arjona.” 660 WDYZ Altamonte Springs has become Regional Mexican “Poder 660“. Core artists are noted as Carin Le?n, Grupo Frontera, Banda El Recodo, and Grupo Intocable. Norsan Media has appointed Arnulfo Ramirez as Program Director for the trio as well as the company’s properties in Jacksonville. Ramirez most recently programming Univision’s “X96.3” WXNY-FM New York from 2018 to 23. He previously held roles as PD of iHeartMedia’s WBZY Atlanta, VP/Regional Program Director for Univision’s Texas markets, and OM/PD for HBC where he launched Spanish formats on 102.9 KLTN and 106.5 KOVE Houston and 94.1 KLNO Dallas. Ramirez commented, “I?m excited to join Norsan Media and work with such a talented team. My goal is to deliver authentic, exceptional programming that connects with the diverse audiences in Orlando and Jacksonville”. Norsan Media CEO Natalia Sanchez Alvarez said, “We are confident that under Arnulfo?s direction and Alina Berriz?s leadership, our Orlando stations will carve out a place in the hearts of the Hispanic community.” more

From Radio Insight: University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Public News/Talk 89.3 KCUR Kansas City and “91.9 Classical KC” KWJC Liberty MO are the most recent public media properties to undergo cuts. General Manager Sarah Morris said the stations would see a reduction in staffing, primarily at KWJC, with additional cutbacks in non-essential travel, professional development, and non-essential supplies. In parts of a memo shared by the station, she said, “Unfortunately, despite strategic investments in local programming and expansion efforts at our sister station, financial headwinds facing many of us in public media have forced us to make some very difficult decisions. We remain a steadfast champion of the arts and classical music in Kansas City.? Morris continued, ?These were difficult decisions to make, but reducing the size of our overall operation as we seek new ways to grow listenership and revenue will allow us to focus resources on our highest priority: providing free, high-quality journalism for our community.? KCUR Audience Editor Gabe Rosenberg tweeted that four staff members have been laid off and other open positions will remain vacant. He also shared that KWJC “will pause locally created and produced programming and focus on national programming from syndicated services.” He said that KWJC will lose its Director, Community Engagement Producer/host, and part-time assistant producer, and a graphic designer for the pair of stations. The stations will also not fill vacant reporter and Classical producer positions. KWJC debuted its Classical programming in July 2020 following the closing of its $2 million purchase of the station from William Jewell College. more

From Radio Online: KMJ (NewsTalk 580/105.9) in Fresno, CA is joining forces with local agriculture company Gar Bennett to raise funds for the Central California Food Bank through the 11th Annual Feeding Families Fund Drive on Friday, September 20. KMJ listeners responded to the one-day broadcast with More...

From Radio Online: Audacy Inc. announced Monday the successful completion of its financial restructuring, reducing its funded debt by approximately $1.6 billion. The restructuring has lowered the company's debt from around $1.9 billion to $350 million, an 80% reduction, leaving Audacy with total net leverage of about 2.7 More...