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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

From Radio Insight: Connoisseur Media Country “103.1 The Wolf” WWWF-FM Bay Shore NY has promoted afternoon host Kelly Ford to Music Director. Ford, who also hosts Key Networks? syndicated ?Backstage Country? night show, joined the station on August 1. She is best known in the New York area for her run as co-host of Westwood One?s ?America?s Morning Show? and ?Ty, Kelly & Chuck? from 2015-18 before launching a local morning show on 94.7 WNSH from January 2019 until the station dropped the Country format in 2021. Ford previously spent two decades at Country 98.5 KYGO Denver from 1992 to 2012. WWWF-FM Program Director Patrick Shea said, “It?s become hard to count how many times I?ve heard, ‘wow, I love Kelly so much. You?re lucky to have her.’ We couldn?t agree more. Our team is lucky to have her, and Long Island is lucky to have her.? Connoisseur Media COO David Bevins added, “Kelly Ford is a true industry powerhouse. We are thrilled to have her at 103.1 The Wolf. Her passion for country music and her immediate connection with our listeners is an invaluable asset as we continue to grow our presence across Long Island.? Ford commented, “I?m beyond excited to step into the role of Music Director at 103.1 The Wolf. It feels like a natural evolution in my career, allowing me to deepen the relationships I’ve built over the years in country radio and Nashville. I?m pumped to collaborate with our amazing team under the leadership of Patrick Shea to help shape The Wolf into a beloved heritage station that resonates with our listeners and showcases the incredible talent in our genre.? more

From Radio Insight: Heather Deluca has exited as Brand Manager and midday host of Townsquare Media Hot AC “SoJo 104.9” WSJO Egg Harbor City/Atlantic City after fifteen years at the station. Deluca joined WSJO in 2009 and rose from APD/MD to PD in 2014, spending time in both middays and afternoons. After starting her career at “Alice 104.5” WLCE Philadelphia, Deluca has been a staple in South Jersey since 2000 with time at Modern AC “106.3 The Shore” WKOE and a run in middays at CHR 95.1 WAYV preceding her arrival at WSJO. She also has been tracking weekends for all of Townsquare’s Adult Contemporary stations. Deluca posted, “The rumors are true. Sadly, after 15 years, my time on the air at SoJO 104.9 has ended. Although this departure was not my choice, I have nothing to be sorry for. I’ve gotten to meet everyone I’ve ever wanted to meet, go on adventures I never thought possible, and, most importantly, build relationship and friendships with listeners I will cherish forever. Having said that, I’m back on the market! Come and find me. I bring nothing but passion and enthusiasm to my work and am ready to share that wherever I land next. Thank you to my loyal listeners for letting me into your workdays and your lives, and to the colleagues I leave behind who I already miss dearly. more

From Radio Online: MusicDatak appoints 30-year media and entertainment veteran Richard Rene as Director of International Business Development. Rene's previous roles include Director of International Development at Westwood One Radio Networks from the late 80's to mid 90's, as well as Vice President of International at More...

From Radio Online: After an 8-year hiatus, Lindsay Bloom is returning to the new "TJ andamp; Riggins Show" starting Monday, September 30. Lindsay joined the show in 2013 after a decade long run as a NBA cheerleader and since leaving the program in 2016, in addition to getting married and having two children, Lindsay is now an More...

From Radio Insight: The flux continues for the syndicated “TJ & Riggins Show” as former co-host Lindsay Bloom will return to the show starting Monday, September 30. Bloom previously was part of the “Ace & TJ Show” from 2013 to 2016. She spent a decade as a dancer for the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats and since leaving the show married, had children, and became an interior designer and social media influencer. She will take the female co-host spot on the show that was most recently held by Alexis Aguiluz until her departure earlier this summer. Bloom said, “After 8 years, getting married and starting a family, I couldn?t be more excited to be returning to the show that introduced me to my love of media. I?m ready to pick up where we left off! Excited to join the fun and I am looking forward to sharing and updating y?all.? TJ commented, “She has two toddlers now, so I think she’s using us as an excuse to take a breather every morning.” Riggins added, “I am beyond thrilled that one of our friends and former colleagues is coming back to the show! Not only is Lindsay talented and beautiful, but she?s also got a recipe for a Red Velvet Cinnamon Roll that I?ve been dying to get my hands on. We?re all very excited!? more

From Radio Insight: France based MusicDatak, an algorithm-based music research tool for radio stations, retail brands and music curators, has announced the addition of Richard Rene as Director of International Business Development. MusicDatak was founded in 2020 by global programmer Sam Znieber to detect hits, verify information, organize and prioritize hits according to the degree of audience satisfaction or fatigue in a precise location. Znieber has programmed stations including Classic Hits 102.7 WMXJ Miami and Rhythmic AC “92.5 The Beat” CKBE-FM Montreal and stations in his native France, Australia, and the United Kingdom. MusicDatak currently operates in 20 markets, including USA, New Zealand, Ireland, France, Belgium, Sweden, Portugal, Norway, and Switzerland. Its tools include: DataKallout?, its call-out tool with real-time listener feedback on top hits, DataKorium? to test thousands of tracks to optimize their music libraries, while StationRadar? predicts audience preference. Among their clients are Bonneville CHR “99.7 Now” KMVQ San Francisco. Rene previously has held titles as Director of International Development for Westwood One in the 80s/90s, Vice President of International for Australia’s Austereo-MCM Entertainment in the late 90s, General Manager of International Relations fo Dial Global from 2010-12, and has run his Rene Global Associates for the past 25 years. Znieber said, “Richard?s in-depth expertise in radio, software, and international markets makes him a perfect fit for our team. His leadership will be critical as we expand our reach and continue to innovate in the radio industry.? Rene commented, “MusicDatak?s audience rating results over the past four years demonstrate its status as one of the most innovative and ground breaking tools in the industry. I?m excited to join Samuel and his talented team to contribute to the company?s global growth.? He can be reached at richard@musicdatak.net. more

From Radio Insight: The FCC has issued $1,837,330 in fines against six pirates in the Miami and New York areas under the PIRATE Act. The six pirates were all issued Notices of Apparent Liability earlier this year and failed to respond. In Florida, $358,665 fines were issued against Brindley ?Bo da Lover? Marshall for operating ?Hot 97.7 FM? in Miami since at least 2016 and Cameron ?DJ Fresh? Brown for operating ?The Plug? on 89.5 in Miami since at least 2014. A $120,000 fine was issued to Abdias ?DJ AJ? Datis or operating ?Unique FM? on 91.7 in Miami Gardens and North Miami from four office suites leased to his wife and his home since 2018. A $920,000 penalty was given to Masner Beauplan for operating an unauthorized radio station, known as ?Radio Leve Kanpe? on 91.7 MHz in Irvington and Maplewood NJ from November 2023 to January 2024. $40,000 penalties were issued against Raul Alcantara for operating “88.9 Sabor FM” in the Bronx from November 2023 to January 2024 and Wilner Baptiste for operating ?M-One Live Radio? on 94.1 MHz in Spring Valley NY from January 2024 to June 2024. more

From Radio Online: The FCC took significant enforcement actions on Thursday against illegal radio broadcasting operations in both the New York City and Miami areas, imposing and proposing fines that highlight the agency's ongoing crackdown on pirate radio under the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act (PIRATE More...

From Radio Online: Sam Putney, a beloved former Dallas news anchor known for his work at K104 and WBAP, has died following a stroke at the age of 76. Putney was widely recognized for his role on the "Skip Murphy and Company" morning show on K104, a program that enjoyed immense popularity in the Dallas area. In addition to his More...

From Radio Online: As Hurricane Helene approaches the Gulf Coast, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has issued a statement outlining the agency's efforts to support communication networks and assist in recovery efforts during the storm. The FCC has activated its Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) for Florida, More...

From Radio Online: PodcastOne has announced the launch of "Beat It Out," a new podcast featuring Adam Carolla and comedian Jay Mohr. This addition strengthens the longstanding partnership between PodcastOne and Carolla, who has been with the network since its founding in 2009. The show will be available exclusively to paid More...

From Radio Online: Triton Digital has announced the integration of Sounder's Promo Hub into its Audio Insights Dashboard, offering podcasters a streamlined and automated solution to simplify podcast promotion and content creation. This new feature is designed to assist publishers of all sizes, from More...